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Season 4 Episode 114
Guest: Dr. Dianne Olvera
What if the words you use every day are shaping not only your future, but the futures of those around you? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Allen Lycka sits down with Dr. Dianne Olvera—international diplomat, educator, brain researcher, and author of The Power of Connection—to uncover the transformative potential of language.
From high-stakes diplomacy to helping children with special needs, Dr. Olvera has spent over 40 years proving that the way we speak can build confidence, heal relationships, and even change entire communities. She shares compelling stories—from impulsive mistakes to life-changing breakthroughs—that reveal just how much power words truly hold.
If you’ve ever wanted stronger relationships, more effective leadership, or greater self-awareness, this conversation will help you pause, reflect, and harness the language of empowerment.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why a single careless comment can shape someone’s identity for years
• How pausing before you speak creates better communication and connection
• The Ask-Don’t-Tell method to build confidence and leadership in others
• Practical strategies to empower teams by honoring different communication styles
• How subtle speech patterns can transform marriages, families, and workplaces
Connect with Dr. Dianne Olvera:
• Facebook: Author Dianne Olvera
• YouTube: Dr. Dianne Olvera Interview
Her book, The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower, is available now on Amazon.
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