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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
DIRECT IS KIND, So Stop Trying to be "Nice." Embrace Clarity, Honesty, Transparency and Vulnerability in Relationships
Buckle up... this is a great episode for anyone who struggles to be direct OR who is often finding their directness isn't landing well with others...
In my first ever corporate sales job, I found myself being VERY direct with the VP of Sales and well, it was a pivotal moment that showed me who I want to be, and the kind of work environment I would not tolerate. In a lot of ways, this experience captures so much of what I see as problematic within the corporate world today. And - it has continued to inspire me, and teach me so many valuable lessons which I am grateful to be able to share with you.
In this episode I explore the transformative power of direct communication and the kindness it embodies. Misconceptions surrounding directness as aggression are debunked as we uncover its true value in fostering trust and clarity in relationships, both professional and personal.
By embracing directness as an act of kindness, I've learned to navigate conflicts, cultivate trust, and enhance communication effectiveness. Join me on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we unravel the mantra that "direct is kind" and explore the profound impact of embracing authenticity and clarity in our interactions.
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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