{"id":8039,"date":"2018-11-08T11:05:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-08T11:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/?p=8039"},"modified":"2018-10-23T19:14:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-23T19:14:11","slug":"listening-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachcert.com\/coachingblog\/listening-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Listening Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many ways we listen, and we can improve our listening skills.<\/p>\n

Start with an awareness of your own tendencies.\u00a0 Common is hearing something that reminds of a different story or example, then missing most of what was said.\u00a0 Also common are listening to respond and analyzing the speaker.\u00a0 Each of these tendencies is normal and each gets in the way of listening<\/a>.\u00a0 Awareness and choice are options for managing these tendencies and moving toward being present and truly listening.<\/p>\n

Next is developing your listening skills.\u00a0 Several that are taught in coach training are highlighted here with information on how to use the skill.<\/p>\n

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Listening Skills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Active listening: Start by clearing and opening your mind.\u00a0 Choose to listen with all your focus and demonstrate this choice through body language and by acknowledging what is being said.\u00a0 Maintain eye contact with the speaker, listening to understand the meaning is behind the words.<\/p>\n

Rephrasing: Succinctly summarize what was said using the speaker\u2019s key words.\u00a0 Rephrasing enhances the clarity for the speaker of what they said plus is an opportunity to correct or clarify for better understanding.\u00a0Rephrasing demonstrates hearing.<\/p>\n

Reflecting: Reflect what was NOT said \u2013 the emotion or energy behind the words.\u00a0 Reflecting demonstrates understanding.<\/p>\n

Cumulative listening: Listen to what is being said now and recognize then observe how it connects or relates to what has been said in the past.<\/p>\n

Listen on Multiple Levels: Be aware of whether the speaker is emotion or logic, passive or aggressive.\u00a0Notice visual, auditory, or kinesthetic language.\u00a0 Identify language patterns and thought patterns.\u00a0 Recognize context.<\/p>\n

Coaching certification<\/a> develops competency in listening.\u00a0 Using these listening skills in everyday conversations further enhances your skills while also enriching your life.<\/p>\n

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