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ERP 427: How to Construct Questions That Cultivate Deeper Connection — An Interview with Topaz Adizes
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Fostering genuine connections can feel daunting in a world filled with distractions and surface-level interactions. Many individuals struggle to find the right way to communicate, leading to misunderstandings and emotional distance in relationships.
In this episode, we explore the art of refining communication through strategic question construction. While you can’t control the answers you receive, you can shape them by framing your questions thoughtfully.
Discover practical insights and strategies to cultivate meaningful dialogue and forge authentic bonds with others. Join us on a journey to harness the potential of curiosity and intentionality in your conversations, paving the way for richer, more fulfilling relationships.
Topaz Adizes is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and experienced design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary fellow and Sundance/Skoll Stories of Change fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW, featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the NewYork Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. Topaz studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and Oxford University.
Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode05:51 Topaz’s journey from filmmaking to experience design.
10:36 Harnessing the power of intimate questions for better relationships.
14:06 How the quality and nature of questions significantly influence our experiences and outcomes.
17:56 Five key traits of effective questions.
32:28 Cultivating authentic connections through curious inquiry.
38:20 The importance of creating space for meaningful connection.
Mentioned12 Questions for Love (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)
{The And} (videos)
The Skin Deep - Creating The Space To Explore (card decks & shop) Enter in “DRJESSICA” for 15% off (*Affiliate link)
Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love
Connect with Topaz Adizes
Websites: shop.theskindeep.com | topazadizes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheSkinDeep
X: twitter.com/the_skindeep?lang=en
YouTube: youtube.com/c/theskindeep/videos
Instagram: instagram.com/the_skindeep
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/theskindeep
TikTok: tiktok.com/@theskindeep?lang=en
Pinterest: pinterest.com/theskindeep
Podcast: topazadizes.com/podcast
Connect with Dr. Jessica HigginsFacebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship
Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins
Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/
Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins
Twitter: @DrJessHiggins
Website: drjessicahiggins.com
Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com
If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.
Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.
Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.
Thank you!
*With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.
450 episoder
ERP 427: How to Construct Questions That Cultivate Deeper Connection — An Interview with Topaz Adizes
Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide
Manage episode 421989625 series 2876131
Fostering genuine connections can feel daunting in a world filled with distractions and surface-level interactions. Many individuals struggle to find the right way to communicate, leading to misunderstandings and emotional distance in relationships.
In this episode, we explore the art of refining communication through strategic question construction. While you can’t control the answers you receive, you can shape them by framing your questions thoughtfully.
Discover practical insights and strategies to cultivate meaningful dialogue and forge authentic bonds with others. Join us on a journey to harness the potential of curiosity and intentionality in your conversations, paving the way for richer, more fulfilling relationships.
Topaz Adizes is an Emmy award-winning writer, director, and experienced design architect. He is an Edmund Hillary fellow and Sundance/Skoll Stories of Change fellow. His works have been selected to Cannes, Sundance, IDFA, and SXSW, featured in New Yorker magazine, Vanity Fair, and the NewYork Times; and have garnered an Emmy for new approaches to documentary and Two World Press photo awards for immersive storytelling and interactive documentary. He is the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. Topaz studied philosophy at UC Berkeley and Oxford University.
Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode05:51 Topaz’s journey from filmmaking to experience design.
10:36 Harnessing the power of intimate questions for better relationships.
14:06 How the quality and nature of questions significantly influence our experiences and outcomes.
17:56 Five key traits of effective questions.
32:28 Cultivating authentic connections through curious inquiry.
38:20 The importance of creating space for meaningful connection.
Mentioned12 Questions for Love (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)
{The And} (videos)
The Skin Deep - Creating The Space To Explore (card decks & shop) Enter in “DRJESSICA” for 15% off (*Affiliate link)
Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love
Connect with Topaz Adizes
Websites: shop.theskindeep.com | topazadizes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheSkinDeep
X: twitter.com/the_skindeep?lang=en
YouTube: youtube.com/c/theskindeep/videos
Instagram: instagram.com/the_skindeep
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/theskindeep
TikTok: tiktok.com/@theskindeep?lang=en
Pinterest: pinterest.com/theskindeep
Podcast: topazadizes.com/podcast
Connect with Dr. Jessica HigginsFacebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship
Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins
Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/
Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins
Twitter: @DrJessHiggins
Website: drjessicahiggins.com
Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com
If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.
Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.
Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.
Thank you!
*With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.
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