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The One Shift that Changes Every Conversation
Episode 74
Monday, 20 April, 2026
We talk all day long. At work. At home. With friends, colleagues, strangers. But how often are we actually communicating? In this episode, I sit down with communication consultant Dee Dee Fisher to explore a powerful (and slightly uncomfortable) idea: many of our conversations aren't actually exchanging information at all. We're reacting. We're making assumptions. We're talking—but not connecting. Dee Dee shares the moment she first recognized this pattern as a teenager working in her family's gas station—and how that early insight turned into the work she does today helping individuals and organizations communicate more clearly, effectively, and with far less conflict. We talk about what gets in the way of real communication, how to "function past the reaction" in difficult moments, and why changing just one thing in how you show up can completely shift the outcome of a conversation. This is a conversation about being more intentional with your words, your reactions, and your assumptions—and what becomes possible when you are. In this episode, we cover: Why many conversations don't actually go anywhere The difference between reacting and communicating How to "function past the reaction" in difficult conversations A simple framework (who, what, when, where, why, how) to improve clarity The role of assumptions—and how they derail communication Why you don't have to change the other person to change the conversation A powerful story about stopping bullying by shifting internal response How better communication impacts work, relationships, and self-talk A simple takeaway to try: The next time you feel yourself reacting in a conversation, pause and ask: "What is actually trying to be communicated here?" That one question can change everything. Find DeeDee on LinkedIn by clicking here and her website here. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would benefit—and as always, thank you for listening to Real Women's Work.
