As a devoted student and practitioner of the arts of listening, awareness, and stillness, Jack would say those are hard-learned and hard-earned skills. He was a butcher for thirty years, but his real vocation during that time was being present with his customers and serving them through listening. After retiring, he began working for various nonprofits and has been a speaker and trainer for leadership teams and individuals. He now serves as a professional mediator where he helps to resolve conflict through the active practice of listening and helping the parties involved to feel heard.

A skillful musician, Jack plays multiple stringed instruments and has a deep and abiding passion for the music of Bob Dylan, and the invitation to meaning presented through his lyrics.

In this episode Steve and Jack discuss:

• What is Sacred Space?
• Creating an Atmosphere of Safety
• Skills for Creating Sacred Space
• Practicing Presence and Putting Away the Rings of your Tree
• Practicing Listening Skills

Key Takeaways: 

• Learn the power of establishing a sacred space to enhance connections
• Build a haven that promotes safety for genuine vulnerability and receptiveness
• Develop the practice of attentive listening while putting personal notions aside
• Grasp the worth of engaged listening and asking thought-provoking questions
• Be fully present in conversations to demonstrate respect and gain a deeper insight

“Creating sacred space means that you're not going to have two listeners or two speakers. One person will speak, another will listen. That's part of what sacred space is. “

- Jack Bevilacqua

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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