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Today’s Talk with Maryanne Dersch

This week, we had the chance to sit down with Maryanne Dersch. Maryanne is a nonprofit coach, author, and speaker who loves to help organizations communicate authentically. She has great advice on how to share your ideas with the people who can make them happen.

One of the most important things to learn in communication is how to listen deeply. This can help you transform a stiff idea pitch into a genuine conversation. Creating more empathetic communication is good for relationships, but it’s also the best way to make your ideas a reality.

Check out the video below to hear more from Maryanne! 

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Emily Dahlquist

Emily Dahlquist is an editor and writer who lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Emily studied English at the University of Nebraska and is working on her MA in Religion and Culture. Besides reading and writing, she loves cooking, spending time outside, and listening to podcasts.

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January 26, 2021

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