Are You Listening? Reflections from a Midlife Coach

Join Paul Harvey, a midlife coach, as he takes you on a journey of exploration of one of life's most essential skill sets - listening. For Paul, this weekend has revealed one of the fundamental aspects of listening: it is the block that changes our inability to hear what is being said. This conversation is a thoughtful reflection on the art of listening, with personal experiences from his coach training and an analysis of how often we misinterpret information or fail to listen altogether. listening isn’t just a passive action but is a skill we must hone and work at to make our interactions truly meaningful. He also shares an enlightening perspective on how our experience and history can often hinder our ability to listen completely. The episode doesn't stop there but also addresses how this 'not listening' can manifest in other aspects of our lives due to resistance stemming from our fundamental beliefs or values. Struggles with change, weight, and overall personal development are just some of the many areas of life where this principle holds and is undoubtedly worth examining. This show reflects on the larger implications of our human inability to listen because we do not want to because of what it might mean if we did.  Paul suggests a new world of inquiry and invites listeners to do the same. He challenges the listeners to identify and address their own blind spots, which can potentially unlock their path forward.  Links to focus coaching and other resources are below.  Do check out the hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/are-you-listening/     Life Passion & Business Podcast is about finding answers to life’s big questions through weekly interviews with guest speakers. The Shortcast is my ongoing commitment to staying inquisitive and passionate about life with whatever is alive for me each week. Follow the links below to discover what else is on offer.     The Five Questions eBook: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/the-five-questions Focus Coaching: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/focus-coaching/ Support The Podcast:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion Midlife Survey: https://lifepassionandbusiness.com/midlife-challenge/