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8 Steps To Be A Better Listener: The Communication Skills That Will Improve Every Relationship


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Good listening is an underrated superpower… it makes you more magnetic, trustworthy, liked, and connected.

Most people think they’re good listeners — but the truth is, a lot of us are just out here waiting for our turn to talk. So in today’s episode, we’re breaking down 8 key steps to become a better listener, so you can improve your communication skills, strengthen your relationships, and make people actually feel heard.

It’s like that Maya Angelou quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” And a huge part of how we make people feel is based on how we listen to them.

Want to transform the way you connect? Learn how to master active listening, build trust, lead with curiosity, and become the person everyone feels safe opening up to.

Tune in to hear more about:

  • How to master active listening and emotional attunement
  • The #1 thing people actually mean when they say they “don’t feel heard”
  • Why deep listening makes you more attractive, trustworthy, and influential
  • How to listen with sincerity instead of “performing” empathy
  • Removing distractions and meeting people where they are in a convo
  • The art of a good follow-up
  • Why questions and curiosity are the key to deeper connection
  • Nonverbal cues to show that you’re listening
  • Eye contact 101
  • Why nonverbal cues can be challenging for neurodivergent people
  • The surprising way of interacting that makes people open up more

Whether you want to communicate better at work, deepen intimacy with your partner, or just sharpen your conversational skills, I hope this helps you unlock the gift of deep listening.

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