Authentic Communication: The Practice of Honest and Respectful Communication

Sometimes it seems like the interlocutor is speaking a different language, and the dialogue doesn't come together no matter how hard you try to find arguments. But finding common ground is still necessary, and that's when authentic communication comes to the rescue - communication in which the participant is aware of themselves, acts at their discretion, but remains honest with themselves and others. Alexey Ivanov and Sveta Shedina, hosts of the podcast "But You Hold On" and founders of the TalkAuthentic project, will help readers develop authenticity skills in communication, increase awareness in dialogue, learn to assert their boundaries, and solve complex issues. The book contains a description of the principles of authentic communication, their application in typical situations, examples from the authors' and their students' experiences, as well as practical exercises. It will be useful for anyone who wants to build communication in different contexts, whether it's social conversations, work negotiations, correspondence with clients, or confidential communication with loved ones and friends.