In this episode, I’m exploring what effective listening really means – and why it’s so much more than just hearing someone’s words.
I walk through the three key types of awareness in listening: focusing on ourselves (which we all default to), tuning into the other person, and sensing the environment around us.
I share some of my own struggles and learnings from coach training, where I realised just how often I was still focused on my own thoughts, rather than fully listening to the other person.
The shift didn’t happen overnight – it took conscious effort to turn off my internal commentary and get curious about what others were really saying (and not saying).
So, what kind of listening are you practicing most right now? This episode is your nudge to check in and maybe even stretch into new listening territory.
Here are the highlights:
Focusing on the Other Person (1:31)
Benefits of Conscious Listening (4:25)
Tuning into the Environment (5:54)
Practical Exercises for Effective Listening (10:53)
