Have you ever listened to talk radio and thought the talk show host failed to listen to the caller? The host rattled off an answer …
Being a Great Speaker Starts with Listening
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Listening on Multiple Levels
Listening – really listening – is a gift. For the person speaking, to know they are heard and understood is a wonderful experience. Reflect for …
What are your Client’s Influencing Factors?
Whether engaging with a new coaching client or continuing with an existing client, there are influencing factors at play. Influencing factors impact options, decisions, and …
How do I listen?
Many perceive themselves good listeners. At the same time, upon observing themselves and reflecting, many also realize their listening leaves something to be desired. This …
Communication in Coaching
Communication is an exchange of thoughts and plans through listening, questioning, and clear, direct language. With rapport, communication is more open, honest, and deep. This empowers …
Listening is Essential in a Coaching Culture
Listening is one of the most important tasks to excel in: really hearing what is said and at the same time what is really meant, …
Creating a Coaching Culture at Work
Whether managing people, parenting, volunteering, or participating in community events, coaching skills make leadership easier. True leadership is about empowering others and enhancing their innate …
Listening Skills
There are many ways we listen, and we can improve our listening skills. Start with an awareness of your own tendencies. Common is hearing something …
What is Intentional Listening?
A simple definition is “listening with intention”. Go deeper. As a listener, start by getting out of your own head and away from your perceptions, biases, …
The Gift of Listening
The Gift of Listening By Cathy Liska Listening, really listening, is a gift. How often do you want that gift? How often do you give …