How to Have a Good Conversation | Celeste Headlee | TEDxCreativeCoast

Celeste Headlee presents insights on effective communication, focusing specifically on how to have good conversations. Drawing from her extensive experience in public radio since 1999, including roles as a reporter and host for NPR programs, Headlee discusses the essential balance required between speaking and listening in interpersonal interactions. The central theme addresses how poor communication habits impact relationships across professional and personal spheres. Headlee emphasizes practical techniques for fostering better dialogue, suggesting that mastering these skills is crucial for building stronger connections.

Celeste Headlee has a background that also includes professional opera singing and holds degrees in music. She is the granddaughter of composer William Grant Still. This presentation was delivered during a TEDx event organized independently utilizing the TED conference framework.