THE PODCAST
The Kindness Podcast
Named a top happiness podcast by O, The Oprah Magazine.
Conversations with people who prove kindness can change the world. Hosted by Nicole J. Phillips.
THE PODCAST
A funny, honest talk that changes how your people think under pressure.
Named a top happiness podcast by O, The Oprah Magazine.
Conversations with people who prove kindness can change the world. Hosted by Nicole J. Phillips.
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Welcome to The Kindness Podcast, named by Oprah Magazine as one of the “16 Best Happiness Podcasts.” We help people take the heaviness of life and infuse it with hope through practical tips, new imaginings, and vivid storytelling that illuminates the kindness around us.
Our host, Nicole Phillips, is a sought-after keynote speaker and the author of five books, including, The Negativity Remedy.
What does kindness look like when we start communicating clearly?
Think about the last time you were frustrated with someone. Did they actually know what you wanted? Dr. LauraLynn Jansen says most of the friction in our relationships comes from expectations we never said out loud. In this episode, she makes the case that clarity isn’t the opposite of kindness. It’s one of the most generous things we can offer other people, and ourselves.
In this episode:
- Why clarity is a form of kindness, even when we think of kindness as softness
- How to recognize the unspoken expectations you’re carrying
- What happens in a relationship when those expectations stay unspoken
- The “gremlin” and how unclear expectations at work feed imposter syndrome
- Why so many of us choose silence over asking, and what to do if you’re afraid asking will make you look incompetent
- The basics of Nonviolent Communication: feelings, needs, and requests
- Why clarity matters even more in a world of AI and automation
About Dr. LauraLynn Jansen LauraLynn Jansen, Ph.D., PCC, is an award-winning scholar-practitioner, keynote speaker, and Co-Active coach who’s spent more than 20 years helping people and teams build sustainable connection. She’s worked across healthcare, government, the military, nonprofits, and private enterprise. Her doctoral research on what it means to feel truly seen earned the Academy of Management’s 2023 Promising Dissertation Award. Her signature message: technology can accelerate what we do, but it can’t replace how we relate.
Connect with LauraLynn: Website: lljansen.com
About the show
Proof, one conversation at a time, that people are better than the headlines.
Every episode, Nicole sits down with someone whose story backs up the thing she's been writing about for over a decade: kindness is contagious, and it's a lot more powerful than we give it credit for.
Planning an event? Thirty minutes with the podcast is a preview of the keynote: how Nicole thinks, listens, and lands a story. The easiest due diligence you'll do all week.
About the show
Proof, one conversation at a time, that people are better than the headlines.
Every episode, Nicole sits down with someone whose story backs up the thing she's been writing about for over a decade: kindness is contagious, and it's a lot more powerful than we give it credit for.
Planning an event? Thirty minutes with the podcast is a preview of the keynote: how Nicole thinks, listens, and lands a story. The easiest due diligence you'll do all week.
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