Do You Really Know Yourself? Building Self-Awareness in Relationships with Jan Rees

In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva speaks with behaviour coach Jan Rees of Speak the Speech. Jan’s career journey is far from linear, starting as a work study engineer before eventually discovering her passion for training and personal development. Jan shares her insights on the power of self-awareness, understanding human motivation, and how communication can be transformed by treating people the way they want to be treated.

Key Takeaways:

1. Self-Awareness First: Jan emphasizes the importance of understanding your own behavior and motivations before trying to understand others.
2. Career Path Transitions: Jan’s journey shows that career success doesn’t always follow a straight line—it’s about finding the right fit, even if it takes time.
3. Understanding Motivation: To connect with others more effectively, it’s essential to understand what drives their behavior.
4. Adaptability in Communication: Jan highlights how changing your communication style based on the person you’re interacting with can improve relationships.
5. Embrace Imperfection: Perfection isn’t the goal—authenticity and learning from every experience are what lead to personal growth

Whether you're in a leadership role, working with teams, or simply looking to improve your own communication skills, tune in for some practical tips on how to work well with others by understanding yourself first.

*** Apologies for the audio quality issues on my part - I had issues with my mic during the recording, but I promise you it's more than worth listening to Jan!***

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