
On Rethinking Communication (formerly The Follow-Up Question), independent journalist, speaking coach, and communication expert Michael Ashford explores how we can better connect with each other through the power of our words. For most of us, our formal education left gaps in our ability to communicate well with each other, especially when trying to navigate conflict, inspire change, and overcome ... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 150 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesSelf-ImprovementEducationScience | |||

In this episode, I explore the nuance and complexity involved in trying to answer the question: Who should lead the way into difficult conversations?
What about in the face of moral exclusion? What about if the other party denies your humanity? Wha... more
In this conversation, Emily Kasriel — author of the book, "Deep Listening: Transform your relationships with family, friends, and foes" — discusses the concept of deep listening, emphasizing its transformative power and the courage it requires.
Emi... more
So much of conversation is about understanding context.
From determining which conversations and relationships are worth engaging in to understanding the alignment in values to solving conflict, if you don't pick up on the context, you might create... more
This episode's content comes from a webinar I delivered earlier this year titled, "You Want Me To Talk To Them? How To Communicate With People You Disagree With."
In this presentation, I walk through what we get wrong about conflict communication a... more
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As a self-help connoisseur, I LOVE learning from Michael! You’re about to rethink everything you thought to be true! Amazing podcast AND an amazing speaker coach!🙌
Michael is a profound thinker and an incredible conversationalist. He knows just what questions to ask and has guests that bring great value for any listener. Keep asking questions!!
Michael is a super knowledgeable and genuine guy. Lots of great topics to explore in this podcast. Highly recommend it.
Literally. This is exacting what I do after these podcasts. They are as impactful as you want them to be. Well done Michael. 👍🏻
Michael is an exceptional interviewer and host (and guy you’d just as soon buy a drink for to learn from as you would watch deliver a TED Talk). That craft + empathy + accessibility combines with curiosity to make for a much-needed type of show. Give it a listen. You’ll love it.










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