A World That Listens: Experiences in Deep Listening

In this episode, host Sara Joy O’Neill sits down with LukášPiperek, a former ice hockey player from Slovakia turned mental performance coach, to explore the transformative shift in his coaching approach.Lukáš shares how he moved away from traditionaltechniques—relying on willpower, mindset hacks, and generating high-energy motivation—toward a simpler, more profound understanding of who we really are and the nature of life itself.The conversation dives deep into the power of true listening:not as a technique, but as an open, receptive state of clarity, peace, and connection. They discuss how this natural listening creates lasting calm and perspective for athletes and clients (seeing life as more of a game rather than a battle), versus the exhausting cycle of pumping up motivation that quicklyfades.Together, they reflect on listening as a “living question”—an intimate, embodied experience of openness, connection to the energy of the moment (and the universe), and freedom from being lost in thought. They explore how deep listening dissolves unhelpful thinking, reveals a deeper “home” within us, and naturally expands into all areas of life, including coaching conversations and everyday moments.A warm, insightful dialogue on presence, performance, andthe quiet power of simply being available to what is. Perfect for athletes, coaches, and anyone curious about living with more clarity and ease.Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together ! To register: ⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠Connect with us:The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/Lukáš Piperek: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukaspiperek.skInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukas_piperek_luccas.sk/⁠Web: https://luccas.sk/⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@luccas_lukaspiperekSara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

In this episode, host Sara Joy O’Neill speaks with Kateřina Fišerová, founder of The Listening World, about the profound power of genuine listening.Kateřina shares how she found that truly listening in every situation proved to be a safe and highly effective step toward de-escalating conflict, fostering love, generating fresh ideas, and restoring peace—regardless of the issue or history.They distinguish "doing listening" (for example, active listening) from living listening—a natural state of full presence, receptivity, emptiness, and non-judgmental being-with the other person or with life itself. Focusing on “how to listen correctly” actually blocks real connection.The conversation builds excitement for the May 2026 Listening World Summit in Prague, themed "Just Together: Listening that Connects"—a community-driven, inclusive gathering with family-friendly options (free child tickets, kids’ program), interpretation, and space for organic connection, inspiration, and emergence.Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together ! To register: ⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠How to connect with us:The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/Kateřina Fišerová: ⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

In this episode of The Listening World podcast, host Sara Joy O'Neill sits down with transformative coach and author Michael Neill (Genius Catalyst), tech visionary Martin Jotov, and a very special third guest: Digital Michael, Michael Neill’s AI-powered ‘digital twin’.  What started as a wild idea—to train an AI on Michael’s teachings so it could listen deeply, point to inner wisdom, and create space for genuine insight—has become something surprisingly powerful. The conversation explores how AI can (and can’t) replicate human presence, the nature of deep listening beyond words, what it really means to be human in an age of intelligent machines, and how transformation always happens inside the person, not from any external “fix.”Along the way, they dive into soul-to-soul connection, the magic of "purposeless listening", why people feel surprisingly safe and honest with Digital Michael at 3 a.m., and how this tool might actually help us become more fully human rather than less.  Funny, profound, and occasionally mind-bending, this episode will leave you rethinking the boundaries between human connection, technology, and the quiet wisdom available to all of us.  Guests also share details on the upcoming Listening World Summit in Prague and how you can try Digital Michael for yourself.To join the Listening Summit (May 23-25) online for FREE, register here: https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/Connect with us:The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/Michael Neill: https://www.michaelneill.org/Digital Michael Neill: www.michaelneill.ai

In this episode of The Listening World podcast, A World that Listens: Experiences in Deep Listening, host Sara Joy O'Neill speaks with Fenella Blakaj, head of a Swiss school for neurodivergent and non-traditional learners, and founder of the CORE teacher-training program (Clear-Minded, Open-Hearted Resilience Education).Fenella shares how 25+ years of applying the Three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, Thought) have created non-judgmental spaces where children relax within minutes, showing their true selves without “fixing.” She also discusses ripple effects: teachers in CORE reduce self-criticism and blame, transform classroom atmosphere and conflict resolution; former students carry the understanding into apprenticeships; and the profound group field of unconditional listening at events like the Listening World Summit in Prague, where Fenella is a presenter (May 23–25, 2026).A warm, insightful conversation on how deep, open-hearted listening reveals our shared humanity – “love in form” – and allows calm, connection, and wisdom to emerge naturally.Join The Listening World's FREE online listening summit, Just Together! To register: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠How to connect with us:The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/Fenella Blakaj: CORE www.core-edu.ch; The school http://www.wayup.ch/; Interview with Michael Imas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuG9piMuxj4Sara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

In this episode of The Listening World Podcast —"A World That Listens: Experiences in Deep Listening" — host Sara Joy O'Neill engages in conversation with Steve Adair, a Three Principles mentor, psychotherapist, and facilitator from the east coast of England.Steve shares his personal journey from a lifelong seeker and helper to a profound transformation 15 years ago during a visit to the Three Principles School on Salt Spring Island, Canada. Throughout the discussion, Steve and Sara explore themes of deep (or natural) listening, the illusion of solid thinking, the innate resilience of the human system, and goodness within everyone.Listeners new to the Three Principles will gain an accessible, lived introduction through Steve's warm storytelling, while those familiar will find fresh reminders of the ordinary miracle of our design. Steve will be speaking at The Listening World Summit in Prague and online from May 23–25, 2026. Join the FREE online program here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠Connect with us:The Listening World: https://thelisteningworld.com/Steve Adair: Facebook and InstagramSara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

In this heartfelt conversation on The Listening World podcast, host Sara Joy O’Neill welcomes guests Dorthe and Lars Myndal Fogtmann to explore the transformative power of deep listening through the lens of the Three Principles (Mind, Consciousness, and Thought). Sharing their personal journeys—from business consulting to parenting and everyday life—they discuss how true listening reveals inner wisdom, dissolves the need to "fix" ourselves or others, and allows life to unfold naturally with ease, love, and guidance. Highlights include navigating low moods (especially with teenagers), letting go of agendas in conversations and business, recognizing universal intelligence as a feeling of love and oneness, and the profound simplicity of trusting inner knowing over forced solutions.They reflect on why listening transforms relationships, workplaces, and personal wellbeing, and share excitement for upcoming in-person gatherings like The Listening World Summit in Prague. A beautiful reminder: we're already perfect, and the answers are always within—accessed simply by listening deeply.You can join The Listening World Summit online for FREE! To register: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠How to connect with us:The Listening World: www.thelisteningworld.comDorthe Myndal Fogtmann: https://myndalfogtmann.com/Lars Myndal Fogtmann: http://dk.linkedin.com/in/lfogtmannFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/myndalfogtmannSara Joy O'Neill: https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

In this engaging second episode of The Listening World podcast, host Sara Joy O'Neill is joined by Michael Imas, host of the Beyond Skepticism podcast, and co-host Brian Smyers for a deep, flowing conversation on the nature of true listening.Michael shares personal insights into listening as presence—being fully with another person without agenda, curiosity-driven, and often unnoticed in the moment until reflected upon. He draws illuminating parallels to his experience as a pianist: listening to music for feeling and connection rather than information; improvising by trusting the unknown "space" where fresh notes emerge, embracing risk and flow over control or safety; and even preparing (or not) for podcast interviews by tuning into his own sense of readiness and security.The episode builds excitement for Michael's role moderating the upcoming Listening World Summit in Prague (May 23–25, themed "Just Together"), where he'll facilitate honest, practical, and audience-resonant questions. He also teases a live Beyond Skepticism episode there with Michael Neill on success.A warm, reflective dialogue full of "I don't know" honesty, gentle insights, and shared anticipation—perfect for anyone interested in deeper presence, creativity, and human connection. You can join The Listening World Summit FREE online program! To register: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠How to connect with us:The Listening World - https://thelisteningworld.com/Michael Imas - https://open.spotify.com/show/1CZ56qDvk2ZovNkPEMS1pt?si=f4dc9990cfbe4e71Brian Smyers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansmyers/Sara Joy O'Neill - ⁠https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/

Sara Joy O'Neill is joined by Kateřina Fišerová, founder of The Listening World, and Brian Smyers of The Listening World to talk about all things deep listening.Join The Listening World Summit, May 23-25, 2026, in person or online. The online program is being offered FREE! To register: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/2026-en/onlineregistration/⁠To connect with us:The Listening World - ⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/Kateřina Fišerová - ⁠⁠https://thelisteningworld.com/⁠Brian Smyers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansmyers/Sara Joy O'Neill - ⁠https://www.liveyouralivelife.com/⁠