57 Hugh Coppen, communication lessons from nature

Show Notes

What can we learn from nature to improve our communication skills?

Nature communicates effectively across species and yet we humans seem to have lost some of that natural understanding. What might an immersion in the African wildlife teach us about effective communication skills?

Hugh Coppen leads safaris into the African wildlife of Zimbabwe.  

See the gallery of fabulous photos here https://www.tasimba.com/photo-gallery/

 

In this discussion, he offers insights about how African wildlife communicate effectively. What might we learn from studying their communication challenges and techniques?

The three primary communication methods for animals:

1. Body Language


2. Scent


3. Listening

Why are elephants the great communicators?

Did you know that elephants have a private communication channel?

How do you hug an elephant?

 

What are the primary lessons we can take from Hugh's observations?

Ironic that one of them is the power of listening. Be sure to listen to this conversation with Hugh Coppen.

 

Learn more about this African wildlife adventure https://www.tasimba.com/

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