The One Skill That Can Change Your Life (Hint: It's Not What You Think) with Colin Smith

Ep 252 One World in a New World with Colin SmithWhat if listening could change the world?In this thoughtful episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Colin Smith, founder of Dexterity Solutions and widely known as "The Listener." Together they explore why genuine listening is far more than hearing words—it's an act of presence that creates trust, belonging, clarity, and transformation.Drawing from decades of experience in leadership, coaching, customer service, and volunteer work with the Samaritans, Colin explains how simply creating a safe space for another person often allows them to solve their own challenges. Rather than fixing problems, true listening invites deeper thinking, emotional safety, and authentic human connection.The conversation expands into consciousness, intuition, curiosity, silence, AI, personal sovereignty, the Friendship Bench community, and humanity's collective awakening. Together, Zen and Colin explore how slowing down, asking better questions, and becoming fully present may be among the most powerful leadership skills of our time.Whether you're a leader, coach, entrepreneur, educator, counselor, or simply someone seeking richer relationships, this conversation offers timeless wisdom for living—and listening—with greater intention.Questions This Episode ExploresWhy do so few people truly listen?What happens when someone finally feels heard?Can listening become a spiritual practice?How does silence deepen connection?Why do people solve their own problems when given space?What role does curiosity play in leadership?How do we create psychological safety?Why is presence more powerful than advice?What changed about human connection after COVID?How can AI support—not replace—human wisdom?Connect with Colin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colindsmith1/Colin's Website: https://dexteritysolutions.co.uk/#ColinSmith #ActiveListening #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Communication #ConsciousLeadership #OneWorldinaNewWorldJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuZl_29zHxehqeL89KSCWFA/join__________Coherence Engine - https://AIUniversalEngine.comA different view of reality: https://youtu.be/uhhWJhwEtX8🎁 Support: https://PlanetaryCitizens.net/donate 🎁Connect with Zen: / zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendorZen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.comThe Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org