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Hearing Loss to Emotional Intelligence: Communication Beyond Words | Kimberley Karstunen
Description
What if the key to better relationships and leadership is learning to communicate beyond words? Kimberley Karstunen — founder of Taco, communication expert, and speaker — shares how navigating hearing loss shaped her work in emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
In this insightful conversation, Kimberly discusses:
• Her chaotic 20s of backpacking, self-discovery, and finding identity
• How hearing loss taught her resilience and self-trust
• Nonverbal cues, energy, and reading people more deeply
• Practical tools for grounding, protecting energy & building connection
• Helping leaders and teams reconnect with themselves
If you’re in your 20s looking to improve communication, relationships, or workplace dynamics, this episode delivers practical wisdom.
Kimberley helps people build stronger relationships, teams, and lives through emotional intelligence.
Timestamps below ⬇️
#EmotionalIntelligence #NonverbalCommunication #SelfAwareness #HearingLossJourney #LeadershipSkills #CommunicationExpert
Connect with Kimberley Karstunen
Website:https://www.takkle.co/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleykarstunen/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Kimberly Karstunen
1:40 - Chaotic 20s: Backpacking, Jobs & Self-Discovery
8:15 - Navigating Hearing Loss & Building Self-Trust
15:30 - What Emotional Intelligence Really Means
23:10 - Communication Beyond Words & Reading Energy
31:45 - Practical Tools: Grounding & Protecting Your Energy
40:20 - Helping Leaders & Teams Reconnect
48:50 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s
57:15 - Final Thoughts on Connection & Self-Awareness