How Listening Can Transform Your Conversations with Jessica Ball
We like to think we’re good listeners—but are we really? Too often, we drift in and out of conversations, half-hearing what’s being said while planning what to say next. So how do we shift from passive hearing to deep, intentional listening - the kind that transforms relationships, builds trust, and even changes lives?
In this episode, we’re joined again by Jessica Ball, a meetings facilitator who knows that listening is more than just hearing words—it’s about creating connection.
Together we explore:
- Why most of us default to “social listening” (and how it’s holding us back).
- The three levels of listening - to yourself, to others, and to a group.
- How our biases, emotions, and assumptions shape what we hear.
- Why no one is truly boring if you know how to unlock their story.
- How listening can be the antidote to polarisation, judgement, and disconnection.
- Simple techniques to sharpen your listening skills - for richer, more meaningful conversations.
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling unheard - or realised too late that you weren’t really listening - this episode is for you.
Find Jessica Ball at www.creatingmeaning.club or on LinkedIn.
