The Unscripted Challenge - Why Difficult Conversations Feel Harder Than Public Speaking

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Communication Psychology – with Gerhard Ohrband

Gerhard Ohrband, MA in Psychology (University of Hamburg/Germany)

110 episodes

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Communication Psychology: in small and practical lessons once a week. With a focus on international and multilingual business conversations. Gerhard Ohrband is a psychologist from Hamburg/Germany, specialized in Communication Psychology. He coaches individuals and companies worldwide (in 7 languages) on how to avoid costly misunderstandings and handle conflicts with employees and clients.

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The Unscripted Challenge - Why Difficult Conversations Feel Harder Than Public Speaking

Communication Psychology – with Gerhard Ohrband

6 minutes 6 seconds

1 month ago

The Unscripted Challenge - Why Difficult Conversations Feel Harder Than Public Speaking

Public speaking is rehearsed, scripted, and predictable. But what about theconversations we can’t plan—the ones that take unexpected turns, stir emotions,or shift roles on the spot? In this episode of The Unscripted Challenge, we explore why real-life conversationsoften feel harder than stepping onto a stage—and how you can navigate them withmore confidence.

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McCroskey, J. C., Beatty, M. J., Kearney, P., & Plax, T. G. (1985). Thecontent validity of the PRCA-24 as a measure of communication apprehensionacross communication contexts. CommunicationQuarterly, 33(3), 165–173. https://doi.org/10.1080/01463378509369595