In this episode, Host Guy Pratte speaks with Dr. David Goldbloom, a well-known psychiatrist, best-selling author, tireless educator, promoter of mental health, an officer of the Order of Canada, and a member of the board of directors of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Their conversation diverges through the human mind’s ability to recognize patterns and essential elements of persuasion, and establishing credibility with others.

Key Takeaways 

• [8:04] Listening skills are the link between the arts and psychiatry, Dr. Goldbloom says.
• [11:15] Dr. Goldbloom explains how pattern recognition is a component part of the art of
  persuasion.
• [27:00] How Dr. Goldbloom persuades the public to clear the stigma of mental health and mental illness. ‘Addiction’ diminishes the meaning for those who struggle with true addictions.

Additional Resources:

• Guy J. Pratte
• BLG
• The Art of Persuasion Podcast

About Your Host:

Host Guy Pratte was educated at the University of Western Ontario and later at the University of Toronto, where he earned his MA in philosophy and LLB. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1984 and Québec in 2002. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a former President of The Advocates’ Society.