Listening Skills Training

Active Listening Techniques to Make People Feel Heard, Keep the Conversation Going, and Make Real Friends

De: Cole McBride

Narrado por: Michael F. Ward

Make People Feel Special and Heard with Effective Listening Techniques

We've all been in a conversation where we feel like the other person isn't really listening to us. They're just waiting for their turn to talk.

When we don't feel heard, it's easy for us to get defensive or shut down. This can lead to arguments and misunderstandings.

You want to make sure that you're giving the other person the space they need to talk, but you also don't want the conversation to die out.

Finding the perfect balance can be difficult, but luckily, this guide is here to show you how.

Most people think that good conversation is all about talking. But the secret to being a great conversationalist is actually being a great listener. When you know how to actively listen, you make people feel heard, keep the conversation going, and make real friends.

With Listening Skills Training, you’ll learn how to be an amazing listener – and that will change your life for the better.

In this book, you will discover:

• How to use active listening skills to make both parties feel heard

• How to truly listen

• How to ask good questions and keep the conversation going

• The silence technique

• Biggest mistakes you’re probably making that is ruining your conversations

• How to instantly connect with someone with this one secret trick

• And so much more

Being able to keep conversations going without running out of things to say and you'll make real friends who will appreciate your attentiveness and willingness to listen.

Grab this book today and get started!

©2025 Cole McBride (P)2025 Cole McBride

Make People Feel Heard

Overall, I am giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was very easy to follow and to understand. I do recommend you have notebook and pen handy because I took notes on some of the active listening techniques mentioned in this audiobook. If you have trouble listening, making friends, and making people feel important and heard this audiobook is for you. I am in a leadership role at work, and I am going to use this material.

Making a Difference in Lives

Very well put together and his voice is enjoyable to listen to. Truly listening in this fast paced time is not as easy as it sounds, this book can help. It has good advice, examples and practical skills. Listening to others and interacting in the conversations can lead to a deeper intimacy in all relationships. He gives signs of when you need to put more into others and when to put less. Listen and practice and your life can change.

Everyone talks, but do everyone listen?

We have all experienced conversations where we speak and wonder if the other person is actively listening to us or just waiting for a pause to interject. The best conversations feature active listeners as well as speakers. When all involved are engaged, everyone feels heard and seen, which removes the need for someone else to get defensive or shut down, avoiding misunderstandings, resentment, and arguments. Active listening makes conversations, friendships, and relationships significantly better by fostering deeper connections and mutual respect. In conversations, it ensures clarity and reduces the friction caused when people feel undervalued. For friendships and relationships, effective communication, driven by active listening, is the foundation of success. When individuals feel that their words are important and truly heard, it builds trust and strengthens bonds. This approach helps people balance their listening with their speaking, making others feel heard and keeping the interaction engaging and fulfilling.

Learned to Really Listen

I really enjoyed this guide — it makes the art of listening feel simple and natural. The tips are easy to follow, and it helped me feel more present in conversations without overthinking. I especially liked how it focuses on making people feel heard, which just makes every interaction feel warmer and more genuine. Glad I came across it!

Tips For Being a Better and More Active Listener

Helos and guides you to becoming a better listener and more engaged in conversation. This will to develop relationships and be better friends.