The Importance and the Process of Active Listening 

In this episode, herdacious host Lorelei chats with Amanda Cooper to discuss the benefits of active listening. Amanda emphasizes the importance of learning to listen intentionally so we can build confidence and develop our relationships. As demand for effective communication skills increases during this societal shift, Amanda helps us maximize our active listening practice to create opportunities for ourselves. 

Host: Lorelei Gonzalez
Co-host: Amanda Cooper

Amanda Cooper is an innovative HR professional who is passionate about aiding other professionals in developing themselves to reach their full potential. With over eleven years of experience in supporting companies and top executives, Amanda currently works as the Human Resources Manager at OriGen Biomedical in Austin, Texas. She is dedicated to building long-term relationships in the workforce.

Things you will learn in this episode (chapter markers available):  

• Active listening: What is it? 1:23
• Personal and professional impact 2:42
• DiSC assessment and communication 5:56 
• Gender differences when listening 8:10
• Tips for active listening 13:00
• To Feedback or not to feedback? 17:42
• Benefits of active listening 18:45
• Femme fact: Theodora-from-the-Brothel 24:10

Resources mentioned in this episode:  

• How to Practice Active Listening by Arlin Cuncic (Article on Verywell Mind) 
• Active Listening 101: How to Turn Down Your Volume to Turn Up Your Communication Skills by Emilia Hardman (Book)
• DiSC assessment history (Article on DiSC profile)
• Free DiSC assessment (Personality test) 

Link to show transcript here. 

Episode sponsors:  

• HERdacity   
• Moonray 

Looking for additional resources on this topic? Check out our blog post “20 Skill Building Sites You Need to Know” 

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