Perhaps the Most Important Coaching Skill for Life...

If it's not the most important aspect of communication, listening certainly comes close. We all know how to speak, but few know how to really listen. Deep listening is at the heart of the Core Energy Coaching process, and it's a skill that really takes some knowledge, practice, and time to master. Without proper training, I've found that most people don't listen well, if at all. If they aren't speaking, then when someone else is talking, they are just thinking about what they are going to say next and waiting for an opening.

Just think about what it would do for you if you were a master at listening. For one thing, you'd learn a lot. I always say that I learn a lot more when someone other than me is talking! Also, when someone feels heard by you, the connection will deepen, and you will become a better leader, partner, spouse, friend, or parent.

And, how would you like for someone to really listen to you?  To hear what you’re saying and understand more about who you are?  I’m sure you’ve heard that one of the best ways to see change in others is to model that change yourself.  Well, that’s what this is about. You learn to listen, and then those you listen to will listen to you.

Our Life Potentials Training and Coaching Training programs provide a ton of skills, theories, and processes. But the most important thing we teach is that the most essential coaching skill for effective communication, and perhaps for life, is the ability to listen, deeply.

Start today by focusing on being fully present when someone is speaking, and clearing your mind of distracting thoughts.  You’ll be surprised at what you hear. 

Try it – and I’d love to hear your experiences.  Share them by posting a comment here. I promise, I’ll listen!