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The Generative Listening Podcast

by Brent Robertson

What if the key to unlocking everything you desire lies not in what you say, but in how you listen? This provocative question lies at the heart of Generative Listening, a new podcast hosted by renowned coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Brent Robertson. The podcast aims to reimagine how we think about and practice listening — and how listening can redefine lives, relationships, and leadership.The Generative Listening podcast will introduce its audience to the practice of generative listening, a transformative approach built on the idea that listening allows us to create unique spaces where ideas, connections, and even futures can emerge.Each episode will explore listening through deep and meaningful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and everyday individuals. Robertson and his guests will reflect on their experiences with listening in both professional and personal contexts, unpacking what it means to listen generatively and how it can be applied in real-world situations.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 14: Katie Place

    Katie R. Place, Ph.D., APR is a professor of public relations at Quinnipiac University where she teaches courses in public relations and ethics. She has published more than 90 conference papers on the topics of organizational listening, public relations ethics, and gender and public relations....

  2. Episode 13: Anna Bulszewicz

    Anna Michele Bulszewicz is a mission-driven business communication expert, founder & CEO of Anna Michele Communications, and full-time professor at St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication, where she also directs a global studies program in Italy. A former award-winning…

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  3. Episode 12: Rodney Franks

    Rodney Franks was born and raised in California. From a young age, he experienced a powerful encounter with God and was brought up in the Baptist tradition, deeply rooted in the Word. As a young adult, he was baptized in the Holy Spirit. Over time, through intentional discipleship and spiritual...

  4. Episode 11: Barry Svigals

    Barry Svigals, FAIA, is an architect, artist, educator, and national speaker. As Founder and Partner Emeritus of Svigals+Partners, he has led award-winning projects for clients including Yale University, Boston College, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His firm is especially known for…

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  5. Episode 10: Rache Brand

    Rache Brand is a visionary founder, operator, and growth expert dedicated to systemic change and innovation. She has led mission-driven ventures tackling global health and sustainability challenges, from launching a multinational ESOP-backed service business to spearheading a research initiative...

  6. Episode 9: Dr. Jay Morris

    Jay Morris is the retired VP and Chief Learning Officer of Yale New Haven Health, with over 35 years of leadership experience at organizations including Merck, Allstate, Trinity Health, and Ernst & Young. He specializes in executive coaching, leadership development, and organizational culture. He...

  7. Episode 8: Rebecca Desjardins

    Rebecca Desjardins is a community organizer, wedding coordinator, and facilitator of meaningful conversations. Listening plays a vital role in her work from helping couples plan their dream weddings to supporting her mother through health care challenges. Rebecca pays special attention to the...

  8. Episode 7: Noah Ullman

    Noah Ullman is a founding partner of Ant Creative and a dynamic force who has changed from identifying as futurist to technologist to humanist. Noah explores the ancient Greek concept of the six types of love and how he has applied these distinctions to his own life and relationships. Noah and...

  9. Episode 6: Dr. Kryn McClain

    Virtual reality can be far more than recreational. After years working as a therapist, Dr. Kryn McClain has now sought out to answer the question: how can therapists provide a safer space to expose people to triggers that we couldn't actually do in an office? The answer? Virtual reality. She's...

  10. Episode 5: Rod Miller

    Rod Miller is a renowned coach, spiritual guide and a pastor, helping leaders unlock their full potential by cultivating heart, mind, body, and soul connections. In this episode, Rod shares a powerful story about navigating a challenging, potentially threatening conversation most would run from....

  11. Episode 4: Stefani Calvano Schwartz

    Stefani Calvano Schwartz is an implementer at EOS Worldwide. A mother of five, she reflects on how her journey through listening helped her break free from limiting beliefs and step into a more fulfilling life. Brent and Stefani explore the transformative power of listening—especially listening…

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  12. Episode 3: Paul Hitchcock

    Paul Hitchcock, founder of Giant Jaxx Media, has cherished the "gift of gab" his entire life. Paul describes his family as "world champion talkers", and he attributes his communication skills to the value his family placed on listening and storytelling. Paul and Brent differentiate between...

  13. Episode 2: Ellen Palmer

    Ellen is a holistic health coach and speaker, working with people to pair the data of her client's test results with intentional conversations on the direction of their lives – a duo she calls the art and science of being human. Ellen talks about practicing the identities we want to claim, rather...

  14. Episode 1: Jason Simms

    In this episode, the art of listening is explored with Jason Simms, principal at PR agency Theirsay. Jason's career began in journalism, in which his job was to translate technical details into relatable stories for a media audience. Jason reveals how he often listens not just to gather…

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    What if the key to unlocking everything you desire lies not in what you say, but in how you listen? This provocative question lies at the heart of Generative Listening, a new podcast hosted by renowned coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Brent Robertson. The podcast aims to reimagine how we think...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What if the key to unlocking everything you desire lies not in what you say, but in how you listen? This provocative question lies at the heart of Generative Listening, a new podcast hosted by renowned coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Brent Robertson. The podcast aims to reimagine how we think about and practice listening — and how listening can redefine lives, relationships, and leadership.The Generative Listening podcast will introduce its audience to the practice of generative listening, a transformative approach built on the idea that listening allows us to create unique spaces where ideas, connections, and even futures can emerge.Each episode will explore listening through deep and meaningful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and everyday individuals. Robertson and his guests will reflect on their experiences with listening in both professional and personal contexts, unpacking what it means to listen generatively and how it can be applied in real-world situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Generative Listening Podcast have?

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What is The Generative Listening Podcast about?

What if the key to unlocking everything you desire lies not in what you say, but in how you listen? This provocative question lies at the heart of Generative Listening, a new podcast hosted by renowned coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Brent Robertson. The podcast aims to reimagine how we think...

How often does The Generative Listening Podcast release new episodes?

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The Generative Listening Podcast is created and hosted by Brent Robertson.
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