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.

Perfect For Busy Readers.

At under 1 hour and 40 minutes, this audiobook is ideal for anyone short on time but eager for results. It’s straightforward without fluff, making it a smart choice for new graduates, professionals, and anyone looking to build strong connections quickly. The practical, copyright-free tips throughout empower listeners to build real friendships and become someone others genuinely feel heard by.Overall, Listening Skills Training is a must-read for anyone who wants to transform their social skills and make lasting impressions by listening better. Highly recommended for its clarity, warmth, and focus on real-world improvement.

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.

Learn to listen better

Great tips that are easy to follow to become a better listener and converse better with people.

great book

this was a very good book to listen too. i learned different ways to listen and learn i love the different tequnets about how tokeep the convweation going.

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.

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!

Absolutely Essential Listening!

This is easily one of the most practical, impactful audiobooks I've listened to all year. The title doesn't lie: this isn't just theoretical fluff; it’s a toolkit of actionable techniques for better listening. I immediately started using the active listening skills and saw a difference in my conversations—people genuinely opened up and felt heard. The narration is clear and engaging, making complex concepts easy to absorb during a commute or workout. If you want to deepen your relationships, improve your communication, and stop struggling to keep a conversation flowing, buy this now. It’s a game-changer for social and professional life!Absolutely Essential Listening!

Great guide!

This audiobook was brief but full of great content. The three main chapters consist of: Making People Feel Heard, Keeping the Conversation Going, and Making Real Friends. I am putting the active listening techniques into practice. Highly recommend!

Helpful and effective

I would have liked more specific examples of conversations, more than just a few words to say. I liked the encouragement to pursue new friendships as an adult.