Dare to Truly Listen: Giving Space to Someone’s Story

This week’s dare:Michelle invites you to step out of your comfort zone in the most human way possible: by really listening to someone else’s story. Not half-listening, not waiting for your turn to talk – but giving someone the space, time, and curiosity to share who they are beneath the surface.In this episode, Michelle talks about:Why we think we know people, but usually only know the surface version of their storyWhat working in construction taught her about asking one simple question and then just… leaving spaceHow her ADHD and love of telling her own story means she has to consciously practice listening as a skillA recent controversial USA Hockey / Trump story in the media and why she’s curious about the quiet voice in the back of the room whose perspective we never hearThe way podcast guests often come on to talk about something totally different to what they’re known for onlinePractical questions you can try this week:“What’s your guilty pleasure?”“If you had a weekend with zero responsibilities, what would you do?”“What kind of music are you into – and what was the last gig you went to?”These questions:Take conversation beyond small talkHelp you see people as multilayered humans, not just job titlesMake others feel seen, heard, and appreciatedKey takeaways:Listening is not passive – it’s intentional and courageousSilences and gaps are where the real story often appearsYou don’t need to turn every chat into therapy; just be curious and see where the conversation wants to goWhen you truly listen, both of you walk away feeling more connectedThis week’s dare:Go and intentionally listen to somebody’s story.Ask deeper questions, hold your tongue a little longer, and notice how it feels to really hear – and to really see – another person.Mentioned in this episode:Dare Club Newsletter & Waiting List sign up here: https://stan.store/shewhodareswinsFirst limited-edition drop of the She Dares Wins clothing range launching mid-March. www.shewhodareswins.comUse code POD10 for 10% off at shedareswins.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.