111: Language Alchemy with Alejandra Siroka

Our language and communication determine everything about the strength and health of our relationships. There are simple mindset shifts in our language that can transform us into conscious communicators. Join us to learn more from today’s guest!Alejandra Siroka is a former client of mine and a communications expert who has devoted her life to teaching how language and communication shape our lives and relationships. She is the creator of Language Alchemy, a practice that allows you to transform outdated communication patterns, access your deepest truths, and embody your capacity to show up as a mature, compassionate, and authentic human being. She helps clients learn communication techniques that help them maintain a thriving life and relationships. Alejandra combines scientific approaches with holistic methods, and she holds three master’s degrees in the fields of language, communication, and transformative leadership. In today’s conversation, she teaches us how to decondition from the power-over paradigm, how to use language to evolve, and how to connect with people you disagree with. She also gives her best tips for showing up authentically in your work and life. Show Highlights:What is Language Alchemy?How transformative language helps us have authentic communication with collaboration, equality, and compassion instead of domination, power, and competitionHow our historical context impacts our languageWhy respectful micro conversations and connections are the keys in conversations of disagreementHow we should use communication in relationships where power dynamics exist–and why feedback sessions are the keyHow karmic ties with people affect our relationships and should help determine who we work withA description of the three hubs of communication: belly center, heart center, and head centerHow spiritual practice has helped Alejandra tap into compassionate, conscious communicationAlejandra’s tips to live and communicate more authentically:Separate your agenda from your intentions. Use spontaneity and “aliveness” in communication instead of being trite and repetitive.What Alejandra’s chart says about her vision around communicationHow it feels for Alejandra to be working in her purposeHow Alejandra started as an entrepreneur at a very young ageHow Vedic astrology has helped her in her businessHear Alejandra’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routine, and what she’s reading and recommending.Who Alejandra works with and how she helps her clients with communication and relationshipsResources and Links:Connect with Alejandra: Website, Podcast, Instagram, and FacebookBooks mentioned: The Song of the Bird, by Anthony De MelloSoundtracks, The Surprising Solution to Overthinkng, by Jon AcuffLiving a Committed Life, by Lynne TwistUnbound: A Woman's Guide to Power, by Kasia Urbaniak