{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"REALIFE Conversations from the Porch","title":"160: Develop Your Listening Skills in Life and Coaching","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1750,"description":" Are you a good listener? Developing the skill of listening well is something everyone can use, whether you are coaching a client or simply having a conversation.\nIn this episode, I’m joined by our REALIFE Facilitator Network™ Director and Certified Coach Erica Vinson, and we’re talking about practical ways to become a better listener.\nYou’ll learn:\n How to prepare yourself to listen well before the conversation even begins\nThe power of asking a simple question to continue the conversation\nWhy it’s important to listen for what’s being said, and what’s NOT being said\nHow to avoid going into problem solving mode and help your client talk it out for themselves\nListening well is not only an important coaching skill, but it’s also a crucial life skill. Whether you want to become a better listener in your personal or professional life, this episode is full of practical tips to help you listen well.\nMentioned in this episode:\nEpisode 154: Introducing the “New” N.O.W. Process Tool\nProfessional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI) \nInternational Coaching Federation (ICF)\nREALIFE Resources:\nIf you’re ready to discover what matters to you, download our FREE Intro to REALIFE Needs and Values Assessment. You’ll gain clarity on what you uniquely need to create a life and career you love. This is one sample of the content we provide for exclusive use by our REALIFE Process Facilitators™. \nREALIFE Process Facilitator Network™\nThe REALIFE Process Facilitator Network is open for applications! If you're looking to go deeper personally in your REALIFE and have the desire to serve others and multiply your impact, check out how to be certified as a REALIFE Process Facilitator™!\nSupport the Podcast–Leave us a Review\nAre you growing as a result of listening to the podcast? The greatest compliment you can pay us is to share it with a friend and leave a review on iTunes. Click here and scroll down to Customer Reviews to leave a word on what you've found to be helpful as you're listening...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OVBSsKfZpBrbPhPEq4ZcGRvv5b0hdwV76ndOwfbQqLk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MWUx/NGExOTVlZDY1Zjg5/NDRhMWExYmY2NmE4/NGFmMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}