Empowering shy children to be their best
- Part 1 Empowering shy children to be their best
- Part 2How mindset can help you and your child thrive
Show Notes
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01:09A lifelong journey of self discovery through communicationRichard's personal experience of feeling isolated as a child led him on a life-long journey to understand communication better. Through his experience at a Tibetan monastery, he built different communication skills that have shaped his approach to raising his own children.
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04:31Richards Tibetan monastery experienceRichard spent 18 months in the monastery and experienced profound personal growth. He had to navigate the challenges of learning a new culture and language and figure out how to thrive in a place with no running water and limited electricity.
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06:11Teaching communication to leadersRichard's monastery experience led him and his team to teach communication skills at prestigious institutions like London Business School and NYU. CEOs seek his expertise, highlighting the overlooked importance of communication skills in early education.
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10:05Fostering communication skills in childrenParents must provide children with opportunities to learn communication skills from an early age. Acting classes can help children develop communication skills and express themselves more confidently and comfortably.
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13:30Allowing children to express their emotionsParents need to allow children to express their emotions and provide a safe space for them to do so. This is critical for their future handling of difficult situations in terms of their ability to healthily communicate rather than shutting down in these circumstances.
Quotes
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"When your children are feeling an emotion, don't send them away to go and process it in silence. Allow them to express it, whether you like the sound of what's coming out of them or not." - Richard Newman
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"Lean into those emotional moments with children and help expand their language around what those emotions are and healthy ways to express them. You're setting them up well for life by doing so." - Richard Newman
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"I encourage acting classes for children to learn communication skills. As they learn how to act, they're physically and vocally opening up their ability to express themselves every day." - Richard Newman
- Part 1 Empowering shy children to be their best
- Part 2How mindset can help you and your child thrive
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Part 1Empowering shy children to be their best
Richard Newman, Founder and CEO of Body Talk, delves into empowering shy children. Communication and socialization skills are crucial for a child's development, yet schools often prioritize academic subjects over teaching these vital skills. This places the responsibility on parents to equip their children with the tools to express themselves and navigate social situations effectively. Today, Richard discusses how you can empower shy children to be their best.
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Part 2How mindset can help you and your child thrive
Richard Newman, Founder and CEO of Body Talk, delves into cultivating a thriving mindset within parents and children. The way we think about ourselves and the world around us, significantly impacts how we approach challenges, overcome obstacles, and ultimately, thrive. As parents, by cultivating a positive mindset within ourselves, we can help our children do and build the confidence and resilience necessary to navigate life's complexities. Today, Richard discusses how mindset can help you and your child thrive.
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