102. The Power of Active Listening: Transforming Teen and Parent Communication
With Deb Porter
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Practical Tips for Effective Listening Between Parents & Teens
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the essential skill of listening and how it can significantly improve communication and relationships. Leslie chats with Deb Porter, founder of HOLD (Hearing Out Life Drama), about the role active listening and emotional intelligence.
Deb explains the concept of active listening and its importance for both teens and parents. To help adopt and reinforce the concepts she’s teaches, Deb developed her CORE framework—Calm, Outcome, Relate, and Empathy—as a structured approach to enhance listening skills. Listen in for actionable tips and resources to help you implement these strategies into your daily life, with ease.
Tune in to learn how to become a better listener, foster positive communication outcomes, and build stronger, more empathetic relationships.
Today we discuss:
01:44 The Power of Active Listening
06:24 Listening Mistakes to Avoid
11:44 Building Trust Through Listening
13:02 The CORE Framework Explained
29:20 Breaking Negative Listening Patterns
37:37 Practical Tips for Effective Listening
Deb Porter
Deb Porter is an expert in Active Listening for over 25 years. She is the founder of HOLD Hearing Out Life Drama.
Deb helps people discover the power of listening in their personal and professional lives. Deb teaches active listening and emotional intelligence resulting in positive communication outcomes. Deb also provides a safe, non judgmental space so that those who use HOLD’s confidential listening service gain clarity and find relief from overwhelming situations.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Deb’s website: Hearing Out Life Drama
Listening to Hear: The Workbook by Alexia Georghiou
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