Ep 9 - How to radically improve your listening skills

What this episode is about

Developing your communication skills is one of the best ways to gain more influence, develop better relationships, and create presence and impact. However, most people think they’re pretty good at communicating. But in my experience of 10 years in radio and 25 years of corporate coaching, I think there’s one skill most of us need to improve on: listening.

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Key points

  1. Listening effectively is not as easy as we think because of our automatic habits.

  2. The goal of good communication is NOT to speak clearly.

  3. Don’t be a gap-jumper!

  4. Rob gives clear suggestions on how to improve. But they involve greater awareness and discipline.

  5. The power of using the keyword approach.

 

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Drop me a line

I’d love to hear from you if you have any comments, ideas or questions. Or even if you just need a sounding board for something you’re currently thinking about.

 

Rob Bialostocki

Hi there, I’m Rob and I love thinking, writing and speaking about living a life that matters, and becoming a better person in your second half of life. I’ve worked as a professional radio announcer, event producer, and for over 25 years a learning and development specialist in the corporate and professional services worlds. I have tertiary qualifications in science, teaching and psychology. I like to walk the talk so you get real, honest ideas and insights for your own life. Get in touch anytime.

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