Needy - Compassionate Communication meets Applied Improv

Jacob Noon

Conflicts are a normal part of life. Thankfully, we're all unique which makes life interesting. Needy aims to give you some inspiration on how to use conflict to build a deeper connection to what’s alive in you and others. You will learn about different communication approaches, with founding principles rooted in Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" alongside applied insights from improvisation theatre.

  1. 13 - How to act in hierarchical environments

    08/26/2020

    13 - How to act in hierarchical environments

    In this episode I talk about how to apply a compassionate mindset within hierarchical institutions. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Respect and fear of authority||| Losing connection with our humaneness in positions of authority||| Power as a human need||| Not giving our power away to authorities ||| It's time for change ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg:*https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||http://www.reinventingorganizations.com/uploads/2/1/9/8/21988088/140305_laloux_reinventing_organizations.pdf||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    32 min
  2. 12 - Rosenberg vs. Schulz von Thun

    07/24/2020

    12 - Rosenberg vs. Schulz von Thun

    In this episode I compare the two most common communication models in business trainings. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| The Four-sides model||| Common roots, different key questions||| NVC & Communication Square ||| Synthesis of NVC & communication square ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg:https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| Miteinander Reden: Störungen und Klärungen by Friedemann Schulz von Thunhttps://open.spotify.com/album/145bZIo25aP5dXsNj5V9Zx?si=5tTcB5KxSD-T0Qm5WluWeg||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    36 min
  3. 11 - Self-Empathy

    06/26/2020

    11 - Self-Empathy

    In this episode I introduce an exercise I like to do when I am angry with someone. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Who is responsible?||| Why self-empathy?||| Practice Instructions ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Die-neue-Gewaltfreie-Kommunikation/dp/3869804688||| ||| YOGIC FLYING COMPETITION *https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlw8CxTkyxA||| This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    27 min
  4. 10 - The YES-AND-Mindset - Improv & NVC

    06/13/2020

    10 - The YES-AND-Mindset - Improv & NVC

    In this episode I will talk about how to connect two conflicting ideas in an improv scene and how we can apply this in everyday communication. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| YES AND in improvisational theatre||| Communication is improvisation||| YES AND in everyday communication ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||https://www.improvisionaere.com/ |||*https://www.amazon.de/Inside-Improvisation-Science-Behind-Theatrical/dp/064836982X This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    27 min
  5. 09 - The Power of Empathy - Improv & NVC

    05/29/2020

    09 - The Power of Empathy - Improv & NVC

    In the current episode I talk about how to connect with people you strongly disagree with. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Empathy as a part of our biological constitution||| Empathy as a strategy for human connection||| How to change perspective ||| If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| |||https://www.amazon.com/Against-Empathy-Case-Rational-Compassion/dp/0062339338 |||*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdQ7mKsQIc This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    23 min
  6. 08 - Embracing the Moment - Improv & NVC

    05/15/2020

    08 - Embracing the Moment - Improv & NVC

    This week I will talk about uncensored improvisation and what this has to do with NVC. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| What is improv?||| Communication is improvisation! ||| NVC shouldn't be another censor? If you like the show, you can support me via https://www.patreon.com/needy |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://www.medimops.de/keith-johnstone-improvisation-und-theater-taschenbuch-M03923854676.html?variant=UsedVeryGood&creative=Shopping&sitelink=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-_j1BRDkARIsAJcfmTFLe-807SjHABTKqzBCuXaz2a11tgkdqCSHBl1YVV1SCXW7VLVxr3kaAndGEALw_wcB This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    13 min
  7. 07 - What to ask for? - Requests & Demands

    05/01/2020

    07 - What to ask for? - Requests & Demands

    This week I will talk about the difference between a request and demand. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| How to formulate a request?||| How to hear a request? ||| How to say NO? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    20 min
  8. 06 - What do you need? - Needs & Strategies

    04/24/2020

    06 - What do you need? - Needs & Strategies

    This week I will talk about how to get what you want without forcing people. ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Topics discussed:||| Language of Needs vs. Language of Punishment & Reward||| From Feelings to Needs ||| What the difference between needs and strategies? |||Links mentioned in this episode:||| ||| https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships-ebook/dp/B014OISVU4||| ||| https://youtu.be/GZnXBnz2kwk||| If you like the show, you can support me via: https://www.jacobmethner.com/donation This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

    29 min
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Conflicts are a normal part of life. Thankfully, we're all unique which makes life interesting. Needy aims to give you some inspiration on how to use conflict to build a deeper connection to what’s alive in you and others. You will learn about different communication approaches, with founding principles rooted in Marshall Rosenberg's "Nonviolent Communication" alongside applied insights from improvisation theatre.

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