Hi Listeners! I’m excited to welcome you back for our first episode of Season 3!

Today we’re going to be talking about how to become a Supercommunicator, but before we dive in, Let’s do this month’s DISC analogy.

Of all the metaphors, examples, comparisons I’ve done, Social Media has been the DISC analogy that most resonates with people. I had removed it from my Slide Deck when Twitter changed to X, but based on popular demand LOL, I’ve brought it back. So, I give you, an updated DISC as Social Media:

D – X (formerly Twitter): Direct, concise, thrives in conflict

I – Instagram and tik tok: Hearts abound, (no thumbs up liking as on other platforms) aesthetically pleasing, trendy

S – Facebook: Supportive, more space for connection and conversation

C – Linked In: Facts over feelings, business focused

I read a really insightful book on the hiatus by Charles Duhigg, called Supercommunicators, How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Well, you can imagine that got my attention, right? Totally in my wheelhouse.

The book is very comprehensive with tons of great material, which I could never cover here, but I’m going to try and distill the main points.

The author, Duhigg, starts the book by explaining why he was inspired to write it.

He says, “this book was born, in part, from my own failures at communication”.

He goes on to say that he was confused by his failures because as a writer he’s supposed to communicate for a living!

He recounts a story of a work project he was managing and was doing very well at it analytically speaking – doing schedules and logistics. (I’m going to put in my guess right now, that Charles has a High C) 😊

BUT…he realized he was failing at connecting with the people he was working with. When they came to him with issues, he responded with practical fixes. He came to realize that they were looking for empathy, but instead of listening to how they were feeling, he responded with practical solutions.

He also noticed this pattern playing out at home in his family life and this was particularly frustrating because these were the people in his life that mattered the most!

In his quest for understanding, he came away with a key finding:

There are 3 different types of conversations. If we aren’t having the same type of conversation with our partners, colleagues, family members, at the same moment, we won’t be able to connect with each other.

Researchers have studied how our mind operates during different types of conversations. It turns out that different parts of our brains are activated, depending on the type of discussion.

Duhigg breaks down this research into 3 mindsets, each corresponding to a different conversation style. Please enjoy!

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This is the second in a series that I started earlier this year. I’m chatting with some of my clients (each with a different DISC profile) to see how their particular profile operates in the world. I started with High Steadiness, and spoke with Shawn Zigelstein (Episode 26).

Before we dive into that, let’s do this month’s DISC comparison.

National Fashion Day is coming up, so of course it prompted me to explore DISC as Designers!

High D – Jean Paul Gaultier. His designs are known to be unconventional, even audacious.

High I – Versace. Vibrant and exciting.

High S – Ralph Lauren. Consistent, practical

High C – Burberry. Patterned, symmetrical

Today we’re going to be looking at the Influence factor, (High I). I’m pleased to introduce Rachel Hammer as my special guest! Rachel is the founder and leader of Hammer and Associates, a highly successful real estate team in the Ottawa area.

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As AI increasingly seeps into our lives, it's more essential than ever to hone our EI (Emotional Intelligence) skills.

Why?

Emotional Intelligence is what humanizes us, and therefore sets us apart from Artificial Intelligence. These are the facets that simply can not be replaced.

On this episode of DISCovering You, I explore the intrapersonal side of EI, which is understanding and managing emotions in ourselves. Mastering the ability to do this, can bring us to new heights of connection and success.

National Wine Day is next week, so here is DISC as Wine!

High D - Malbec. Full bodied, rich

High I - Sparkling. Bubbly, effervescent

High S - Rosé. Balanced, pleasing

High C - Sauvignon Blanc. Crisp, clean

If you'd like to learn more about Emotional Intelligence assessments and coaching, let's connect!

To learn more about Victoria and her business offerings visit or email her at mailto:discoverwhatworks@gmail.com

Connect with Victoria!

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https://discoverwhatworks.org/

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