Book Club: Just Listen by Dr Mark Goulston

Book Club: Just Listen by Dr Mark Goulston

In this episode, Frikkie Liebenberg and Nicole Withers have a conversation about the book “Just Listen” by Dr Mark Goulston. They explore various techniques for effective listening and communication, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and the role of mirror neurons in building connections, among others.  Frikkie has 30 years’ experience in coaching, mentoring, leadership and team development, and public speaking. His passion is to guide people to find their way in and through life’s transitions. Nicole is a lifelong learner, an avid reader and podcast addict. With experience in learning and development, systems analysis, Nicole loves to use her love for technology in helping people. For more about Learn/ing to Live, access their website at ⁠⁠www.learningtolive.africa⁠⁠ [https://www.learningtolive.africa/] or follow them on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/learn_ingtolive_za/] and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-ing-to-live/]. The theme music was created by ⁠⁠https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/⁠⁠ [https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/]

Edit Your Story

In this podcast episode, Frikkie Liebenberg explores the profound impact of the stories we tell ourselves and others. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how our brain processes these narratives, and introduces a four-step process to interrupt negative stories and rewrite them into positive ones. The conversation highlights the significance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the power of intention in shaping our experiences and relationships. For more about Learn/ing to Live, access their website at ⁠⁠www.learningtolive.africa⁠⁠ [https://www.learningtolive.africa/] or follow them on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/learn_ingtolive_za/] and ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-ing-to-live/]. The theme music was created by ⁠⁠https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/⁠⁠ [https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/]

Look After Yourself

Host Frikkie Liebenberg discusses the importance of self-care and personal growth. He also explores various practices that can help individuals look after themselves, including being grateful, being kind, being non-violent, being one (Ubuntu), and being free. Through storytelling and personal experiences, Frikkie emphasises the significance of rediscovering one's true value and the power of daily practices in fostering well-being. For more about Learn/ing to Live, access their website at ⁠www.learningtolive.africa⁠ [https://www.learningtolive.africa/] or follow them on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/learn_ingtolive_za/] and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/learn-ing-to-live/]. The theme music was created by ⁠https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/⁠ [https://freesound.org/people/Universfield/]