Masterful Listening
Think of the Masterful Listening podcast as the first ever Listening School that you actually want to attend (because it's RAD.) Every episode is an opportunity to practice listening, or as your host Svetlana (AKA Svet) calls it, "Masterful Listening." According to Svet, listening is the most important skill most of us are never taught. Until now....
Love hearing epic stories? Laughing? Learning by having fun? Want more money, better sex and great sleep? How about a healthy dose of profound wisdom with just a hint of profanity? Yes? Keep reading then...
Every episode is a listening practice and chance to be thoroughly entertained because Svet is super funny. For real - you'll see. One of her superpowers is making it fun for you to learn how to listen by listening to her telling stories related to listening, while you practice the listening tools she's presenting ( which you will only hear if you're actually listening ;) Svet's also a tiny bit famous for inventing pretty rad mantras, painting them on pretty much everything, and then getting them tattooed as reminders. Thanks for making it this far, and if you're curious to experience the power of masterful listening, this is It!
As a certified executive coach, facilitator, and Mental Wealth advocate, Svetlana Saitsky is a catalyst for leadership brilliance. With 17+ years of experience across Tech, Finance, Life Sciences, Marketing, and Education, she has held influential leadership positions and coached both individuals and teams at esteemed companies like Google, Square, Apple, and Asana. Svetlana's direct, charismatic, and down-to-earth approach creates a safe and transformative environment for growth. Her commitment to breaking mental health stigma through creativity is evident through her hat company Rad Hats for Rad Humans, and her workshops on Mental Wealth. A lifelong learner, she most recently earned her certification as an Ambassador of Compassion through the Center for Compassion and Altruism research at Stanford Medical school.
Masterful Listening
The Soundtrack of Self-Care: Masterful Listening, Stick Figure, and the Snow Day Ritual
This episode pays homage to my favorite band, Stick Figure, whose music has accompanied me through the highs and lows, the slow days and snow days, and every moment in between. It serves as a reminder that we have the power to curate our own time and prioritize self-care.
I introduce the concept of the "snow day" - a personal idea I developed two decades ago that emphasizes the importance of taking a day off for rest and self-care. Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic joy of unexpected days off during school, I envisioned a similar respite for all humans in today's chaotic world.
This week, I chose to gift myself two tickets to see Stick Figure. The second day that I was going, I also gifted myself a snow day, recognizing the need to pause, reflect, and recharge. I soon realized that simply taking a day off does not guarantee true rest. It is in the art of masterful listening to ourselves that we can truly understand what we need to replenish our energy and work more powerfully.
I explore the transformative potential of mastering the snow day and the art of self-care through the lens of masterful listening. Discover the essence of true rest, rejuvenation, and self-awareness, and unlock the key to unlocking your own power and potential. Whether it be in sunshine or rain we always have a choice and how we show up for what life throws our way.
Thank you to Stick Figure for writing lyrics and making music that has been my soundtrack through the blizzards and storms, as well as the sunny celebrations of my life.
Stick Figure on Spotify
Stick Figure Website
Masterful Listening is sponsored by Rad Hats For Rad Humans. 30% of every purchase goes towards mental health initiatives. If you write a review of the show, you get 20% off a Rad Hat of your own.
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