The 3 Levels of Communication (And Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough)

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Lead Easy

Sara OBrien

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The 3 Levels of Communication (And Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough)

Lead Easy

14 minutes 37 seconds

8 months ago

The 3 Levels of Communication (And Why Words Alone Aren’t Enough)

In this episode, I break down the three levels of communication—Reactive, Defensive, and Empowered—and why the energy behind the words you say makes all the difference in your leadership presence.

Many professionals default to communication habits that undermine their credibility without even realizing it. Whether it’s shutting down in tough conversations, reacting defensively under stress, or struggling to be heard in leadership discussions, your communication patterns could be holding you back.

Tune in now where you’ll learn:

- Why surface-level communication tactics don’t work

- How your energy state shifts how others perceive you

- The difference between Reactive, Defensive, and Empowered communication

- How to shift into a calm, confident leadership presence.

If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to get your ideas across—or why some conversations feel harder than they should, this episode is for you.

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Keywords:

Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Women Leaders, Career Growth, Leadership Coaching, Imposter Syndrome, Burnout Recovery, Energy Leadership, Breakthrough Coaching Program, Personal Development, Professional Growth, Authentic Leadership

Timestamps:

0:44 – Why Communication is More Than What You Say

7:34 – Level 1: Reactive Communication

8:49 – Level 2: Defensive Communication

10:11 – Level 3: Empowered Communication

12:17 – What is driving your communication?

13:36 – Next steps to improve your communication

Music Credit:

Track Title: Over You
Artist: Atch
Source: YouTube
License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)