In an recent interview by
Sally Estlin
, host of Magic Mic Moments, introduces
Alan Stevens
, International Profiling and Communication Specialist in her podcast episode 217
Alan has five decades of experience in human behaviour, non-verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. He is the creator of the Human Pattern Recognition Profiling System and a global authority in his field. Through his work in business and as the Creator of The Campfire Project and the #WeTogether initiative he has been recognised for his work with building better communities in over 17 national and international awards.
- Alan's Journey and Achievements: Alan emphasizes the importance of the people he works with, stating his success is due to the collaborative efforts of those around him. He highlights the creation of the Campfire Project, a safe space for men and women to come together and share their stories.
- Human Pattern Recognition and Profiling: Alan explains his approach to profiling, focusing on understanding a person's personality to build better relationships. He shares a story of profiling a young boy with Asperger's, leading to significant improvements in the boy's life and academic performance.
- Generational Sensitivity and Communication: Alan discusses how each generation becomes more sensitive and how labelling children with disorders can be counterproductive. He emphasizes the need to understand and communicate with children based on their unique needs rather than medicating them.
- Role of Fathers and Family Dynamics: Alan shares his personal experiences of raising his sons alone and ensuring they respect their mother to foster healthy relationships. He stresses the importance of fathers being present and the impact of positive male role models on boys.
- Cultural Experiences and Initiation: Alan recounts his experiences with Aboriginal communities, learning about their cultural practices, and undergoing a rite of passage. He emphasizes the value of respecting and learning from different cultures.
- The Campfire Project: Alan describes the Campfire Project's mission to provide a safe space for men to share their stories without judgment. The project aims to address issues like bullying and domestic violence by promoting open communication and understanding.
- Impact of Profiling Skills: Alan's profiling skills have helped organizations like Disney Films, Gillette, and the Australian Federal Police. He shares success stories of clients who have significantly benefited from his profiling techniques, including improving business negotiations and personal relationships.
- Educational Initiatives: Alan is working on introducing his profiling methods into schools to help teachers and students understand and communicate better. He is developing flashcards and training programs for teachers to incorporate profiling into their teaching methods.
- Alan's work blends practical profiling techniques with a deep understanding of human behaviour, aiming to improve communication and relationships.
- Sally praises Alan's extensive toolbox of skills and his ability to make a significant impact on individuals and organizations.
- Alan encourages focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses and emphasizes continuous learning and respect in communication.
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8 个月Thanks Alan. Yes so informative and insightful - we covered so much over an hour of power- thank you for your time and insights