BEATS WORKING hosts Alysse Bryson and Libby Sundgren are joined at The Fun Table by Kristin Graham, Dele Downs Kooley, and Amy Liz Harrison for a deep dive into "Supercommunicators" by Charles Duhigg. Together, they discuss the core concepts of effective communication, how different conversation styles affect event planning, and actionable strategies to foster deeper connections both personally and professionally. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and honest book reviews — plus practical tips you’ll want to steal for your next event.

Timestamps: 

[00:00 ] - Aesthetics, post-its, and color-coded bookshelves

[02:30 ] - Overview: "Supercommunicators" by Charles Duhigg

[05:49 ] - Communication at events and being a ‘super listener’

[09:07 ] - Emotional, practical, and social conversation types

[10:32 ] - Real-life challenges with communication styles

[13:49 ] - Speaking the same (or different) ‘language’

[15:06 ] - Strengths, self-awareness, and conflict resolution

[16:30 ] - The art of listening and ‘looping for understanding’

[21:05 ] - Onboarding tool: “How to Work With Me” presentations

[23:56 ] - What I said vs. what you heard: avoiding miscommunication

[25:15 ] - Asking better questions & the power of curiosity

[26:54 ] - Event planning success, hostage negotiation skills, and gathering feedback

[28:08 ] - Sidekick Suppers & practicing super communication

[29:46 ] - The Fun Table rapid-fire book ratings

[34:47 ] - Audible vs. print, age, and organization confessions

[36:26 ] - Playlist ideas 

Resources & Links:

-Book: "Supercommunicators"

-Another review from The Fun Table: "The Art of Gathering"

-Event: Sidekick Suppers

-Meet The Fun Table: Kristin Graham, Dele Downs Kooley, Amy Liz Harrison

-Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn

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SHOW SUMMARY:

Welcome to BEATS WORKING: Winning the Game of Events, where event lovers (and planners) Alysse Bryson and Libby Sundgren uncover the magic of creating meaningful experiences. From global conferences to local gatherings, we share stories and strategies to turn any event—or life moment—into something unforgettable. Packed with humor, resilience, and a little event-planner grit, this podcast proves there are no small events, only small invoices. Join us as we explore why getting paid to practice truly beats working to get paid.