On Tuesday, September 18, we were introduced to the principles and teachings of the Japanese martial art Aikido. Led by Anita Paalvast of Aikdo@work, we practiced and experienced how #centering yourself can make a fundamental difference in how you communicate and interact with others. Questions we explored include:
- Are you consciously connecting with your interlocutor? And what happens to the way you communicate when you feel under pressure?
- Do you notice when your interlocutor breaks down? And are you able to deal with it constructively by reconnecting? Are you talking to the other person or at the other person?
- If you know that the way you communicate has a big impact on your outcome, especially in high-pressure situations, how do you make sure you don’t become reactive?
#youcanlearncentering #nekstlevelcommunicating #worksmartplayhard #nekstaikido #whatsnekst #whosnekst
