Human rights and environmental activist Kumi Naidoo joins Dr McKenzie to talk about the role of listening in activism. During their talk, Kumi and Dr McKenzie discuss how and why Kumi choose this path of action, why we need to listen to nature to save it and how listening could empower the cause of human rights. Plus, he shares how meditation has been a transformative activity for him.  

Humanitarian and journalist Zainab talks with Dr McKenzie about how her childhood experiences led her to try to become a generous listener and become an activist. Through sharing her real-life stories, Zainab explains how she found the courage to listen to people who committed crimes and terror. Also, she talks about how listening not only can be vital for the women’s movement but also change the culture. 

Josette Sheeran, President of Canoo and the former World Food Programme Director Ambassador, and Dr McKenzie join forces to talk about the role of listening in diplomacy. Josette talks about how she came to listen to her own voice, how she believes in the power of listening to communities to solve the current issues we are facing and how we can develop leaders that can make a change. Through sharing her real-life stories, she reminds us of the wisdom of listening and connecting. 

William Ury, one of the world’s leading experts on negotiation and mediation, joins Dr McKenzie to talk about the role of listening in dealing with differences. During their talk, William and Dr McKenzie speak about how William’s childhood impacted him to search for better ways to deal with our differences and how listening is essential to transform conflict in a constructive way. Plus, he tells us his secret tip for effective listening and shares interesting stories of his conversations with presidents, politicians, and leaders to provide impactful lessons. 

Vuslat, Vuslat Foundation's founder, joins Dr McKenzie to talk about why we need generous listening and why she founded this foundation. Through explaining her journey in founding the Vuslat Foundation, Vuslat invites us to question why we need a new social contract in today's world and how generous listening can help us make a more significant impact.