Welcome to the Listen Truly Blog
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A Woman Sat Down Crying on a Bus. What Happened Next is a Reminder of What We All Need
In a rain-soaked bus, a woman silently weeps beside an elderly man. Instead of offering advice, he hands her a tissue and listens attentively as she shares her burdens. This brief interaction highlights the profound impact of kindness and presence, proving that sometimes, the greatest relief comes from simply being heard.
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The Cost of Unheard Employees: Quiet Quitting & Attrition
Every COO manages line-item expenses. But the single largest drain on organizational profitability rarely appears on any ledger. It’s the slow, silent departure of employee engagement — and by the time you see it in your numbers, the damage is already done.
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What Is a Professional Listener? And When Is It Better Than a Therapist or Coach?
A professional listener isn’t a therapist or life coach — and that’s exactly the point. Learn what they do, how sessions work, and when this is the support you actually need. There’s a Kind of Tired That Sleep Doesn’t Fix You know the feeling. It’s not exhaustion from a long day. It’s the weight of…
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The Business Case for Listening at Work
There are clear benefits to businesses when leaders incorporate effective listening skills in their workplace. Increase profits, build trust and reduce effort.
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What Your Brain Does When You Think You’re Listening
Are you listening correctly? Get to know what your brain does while listening and how to train for this life-changing skill.
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An Alternative Mental Health Model Inspired by Carl Jung
The Listen Truly therapeutic model is inspired by the work of Carl Jung. Here are its core tenets.
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Roots of The Loneliness Epidemic
Some studies point to its devastating effects by comparing it to smoking and substance abuse. Let’s talk about the epidemic of loneliness.
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What It Takes To Be A Professional Listener
Before you contact me to ‘join my team’, please read this article about why I don’t hire listeners and what it really takes to be one to start your own practice.
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Why The World Needs More Than ‘Active’ Listening
Let’s explore what the ‘active’ means in active listening. Does it really help change the world, or does it contribute to its dark side? You decide.
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How Silence Serves As Your Ultimate Healing Ground
Silence is golden and it shines through when you truly want to know yourself. Silence in its very nature is the healing ground that is accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere.
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What Causes High Stress for Everyday People
Stress is a part of life. This edict is too readily accepted. In this article, I cover the most stress-inducing issues that cut across culture, background, nationality and race.
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The Therapeutic Effects of Authentic Listening
Listening authentically can be as if not more therapeutic than conventional therapies. Read about the therapeutic effects of listening backed by research findings.