Ep 450 The Silent Conversations Controlling Your Success with Chuck Wisner

The Silent Conversations Controlling Your Success The Conversations Silently Controlling Your Life The Dialogue Beneath the Surface You’ve checked the boxes. Career, family, personal milestones—on paper, it all looks good. So why do certain moments still feel tight, disconnected, or misunderstood? Here’s a truth most people never stop to consider: It’s not just what you say to others. It’s what you don’t say. And more importantly—what you’re constantly saying to yourself. In this episode of Richer Soul, we sit down with Chuck Wisner, author of The Art of Conscious Conversation, to explore how our everyday communication—spoken and unspoken—shapes the quality of our lives. 5 Soul-Level Insights from Chuck Wisner: (This isn’t about talking better. It’s about living more consciously.) You’re not responding to the world—you’re reacting to your internal story. Most people move through life guided not by truth, but by assumptions. Chuck shows how these hidden “storytelling conversations” create unnecessary conflict and block deeper connection.Listening is more than hearing—it’s a form of presence. In a distracted world, true listening has become rare. Chuck explains how deep listening can heal relationships and dissolve tension—without needing to fix, defend, or solve.Emotions aren’t problems to avoid—they’re invitations to go deeper. Using his Spiral of Emotions model, Chuck reframes emotions like fear and anger as gateways to growth—if we’re willing to stay curious rather than reactive.You can’t have peace with others if you’re at war within. Most of us speak from defense or habit. Conscious communication starts by noticing your own thoughts—and choosing which ones deserve your voice.Transformation starts in the pause. The space between what you feel and how you respond is where true change lives. Chuck helps us reclaim that space—and use it to build more honest, loving, and meaningful connections. Why This Conversation Matters: We often think our challenges are about time, stress, or misalignment with others. But many of those outer struggles stem from one overlooked place: How we speak. How we listen. And the unconscious patterns we never question. This episode is an invitation to pause—and begin again, more aware, more present, and more connected. Money Learning: What if the way you talk about money is shaping the way you experience it? Chuck’s framework reminds us: Every financial decision begins with a conversation—either with others or with yourself. For many successful people, money becomes a language of control, security, or identity. But when we stop and examine the emotions behind those conversations—fear, scarcity, pride—we begin to see how our words around money often reveal deeper stories about worth and safety. This episode invites you to ask: Are your money conversations driven by truth—or by unspoken fear? By bringing more presence and honesty to how we speak about wealth, we open the door to more peaceful, purpose-aligned choices. Guest Bio: Chuck Wisner has spent 30 years as a trusted advisor, coach, and teacher in communication, human dynamics, and leadership excellence. He has worked with leaders and their teams in Fortune 200 companies. He also trained in mediation and worked as a senior mediator affiliated with the Harvard Mediation Program at the Harvard Law School, and later, was associated with MIT’s Center for Organizational Learning. His book, The Art of Conscious Conversations – Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact (BK Publishers, Oct. 22, 2022), explores how to heighten our awareness and become more conscious in our conversations. Links: Website- chuckwisner.com LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/chuckwisner/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/chuckwisnerconsulting Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/chuck_wisner/ X- https://x.com/chuck_wisner Book- The Art of Conscious Conversations – Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact- https://www.amazon.com/Art-Conscious-Conversations-Transforming-Interact/dp/152300326X/ Key Discussion Points from This Episode: Why most conversations are driven by unconscious emotional patterns—not conscious choice.How “storytelling conversations” shape your worldview and sabotage your relationships.The hidden cost of trying to “fix” instead of listen.What it really means to pause between reaction and response—and why it’s a spiritual practice.The Spiral of Emotions: how fear, anger, and shame can evolve into clarity and creativity.How to recognize when your ego is running the dialogue.The difference between conscious communication and controlling conversation.What Chuck learned from his own journey—from architect to spiritual communicator—and why presence changed everything. Share This with Someone You Care About: If something in this episode helped you see your ...