{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65418d2f88ac540012870819/666e3f484e0b60001226a975?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Be a Better Listener","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65418d2f88ac540012870819/1722368764777-50ee4111-2f23-4946-8cc6-345fd0908845.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to another Sunday session of World's Your Oysta, where we dive deep into personal growth, relationships, and self-care. This week, Paula Sanders, your host, is here to teach you how to become a better listener and avoid being a conversational bulldozer. Whether you're chatting with friends, family, or colleagues, these tips will help you build stronger connections and show genuine interest in others.</p><p><br></p><p>What to expect:</p><p>•\tUnderstanding the importance of active listening and how to fully engage with the speaker.</p><p>•\tTips on avoiding interruptions and practicing patience in conversations.</p><p>•\tStrategies for showing genuine interest and asking thoughtful follow-up questions.</p><p>•\tThe power of reflecting and •\trephrasing to ensure clear communication.</p><p>•\tHow to resist the urge to relate everything back to yourself and keep the focus on others.</p><p>•\tEmbracing silence as a tool for deeper, more thoughtful conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Paula as she shares her personal experiences and practical advice to help you become a better conversationalist.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me and the World's Your Oysta community:</p><p><br></p><p>Host: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/psitsme___/reels/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paula Sanders</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/worldsyouroystapodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World’s Your Oysta</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKAYJD9NY_4A__aCaDYzQ7Q\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World’s Your Oysta Podcast</a></p><p>Website &amp; Newsletter: <a href=\"https://www.worldsyouroysta.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WYO Podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href=\"https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peoples Media</a></p>","author_name":"Peoples Media, Paula Sanders"}