Good Life Project Harness the Power of Deep Listening to Transform Your Relationships | Emily Kasriel
Oct 2, 2025
Emily Kasriel, former BBC executive and author of 'Deep Listening', dives into the transformative power of listening. She shares eight practical steps to improve conversations, emphasizing how simple changes can deepen connections. From the impact of technology on our attention spans to the benefits of side-by-side talks, she reveals surprising insights for bridging divides. Kasriel also discusses how silence and curiosity can unlock better understanding, making deep listening essential in our disconnected world.
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Phones Steal Listening Capacity
- Having phones nearby reduces the quality of attention and harms connection even if they are off or in pockets.
- Emily Kasriel says digital distractions make presence much harder and people who are always online feel unheard.
Listening Often Becomes Performance
- Many listeners 'perform' listening by preparing responses and solutions instead of actually hearing the speaker.
- Emily Kasriel notes interruptions and solution-offering often come from good intentions yet leave the speaker feeling unheard.
Practice Phone-Free Presence
- Reduce digital temptations by practicing presence in low-stakes moments to build capacity for important conversations.
- Emily Kasriel suggests deliberately freeing yourself from phones when possible to feel more present.
