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How to Be at Least 3x Happier at Work

Hosted by Sheila O'Sullivan

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What you'll learn

Understand the mental filter that makes you frustrated

Style Bias is the unconscious habit of judging others' words through the lens of how you would have said it yourself.

See why your coworkers' communication feels "wrong"

There are four communication styles. You default to one of them. That means 3 out of 4 people look "wrong" to you.

Uncover how your Style Bias shows up

You interpret their communication personally when you shouldn't. Learn why that makes neutral differences feel personal.

Get back the energy you spend by mistake

Develop key phrases to tell yourself and others that reduce stress when friction is simply about communication style.

Why this topic matters

Research shows 3/4 of your coworkers communicate in a way that is different from you. Our interactions create friction because we think the way we do it is "right". Even worse, the way they do it is often how we do it when we are unhappy, so we think it's personal when it's just natural behavior to them. Learn to spot Style Bias and stop reading communication differences as attacks. Your relationships get easier, and you get happier at work.

You'll learn from

Sheila O'Sullivan

Certified communication style geek helping leaders build influence and impact

It takes way more than credentials to earn trust. More than anything, it requires understanding how you appear to others in your interpersonal communications.

With degrees from top institutions and a track record of professional success in competitive and challenging environments, I was promoted to C-level in my 30s. But I was struggling to get consistent results from all of my team members. If I was recognized by others as being smart and accomplished, then why wouldn't people just do what I wanted all the time?

I relied on this model as a VP, CSO, and COO in rapidly growing companies.

I have seen the most seasoned executives have "aha moments" when they see how this tool empowers them and their teams to break communication barriers and improve outcomes.

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