Episode 4: Stefani Calvano Schwartz
Brent's Podcast
Stefani Calvano Schwartz is an implementer at . A mother of five, she reflects on how her journey through listening helped her break free from limiting beliefs and step into a more fulfilling life. Brent and Stefani explore the transformative power of listening—especially listening to oneself. She encourages her children to listen deeply to themselves and their bodies – teaching them that their whole being is an antenna receiving valuable information. She shares how the practice of asking the right questions and listening from a place of love and acceptance has changed not only her...
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Episode 3: Paul Hitchcock
Brent's Podcast
Paul Hitchcock, founder of , has cherished the “gift of gab” his entire life. Paul describes his family as “world champion talkers”, and he attributes his communication skills to the value his family placed on listening and storytelling. Paul and Brent differentiate between listening with an agenda and listening to understand and support. Throughout the episode, Brent and Paul explore the theme of treating listening as a precious resource that requires careful attention and cultivation. True generative listening leads to conversations that energize and leave participants with a deeper...
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Episode 2: Ellen Palmer
Brent's Podcast
Ellen is a holistic health coach and speaker, working with people to pair the data of her client’s test results with intentional conversations on the direction of their lives – a duo she calls the art and science of being human. Ellen talks about practicing the identities we want to claim, rather than blindly believing the stories we’ve been telling ourselves about the types of people we are. She believes strongly in the power of listening to open up more authentic and curious relationships, and doing so with a calm nervous system that allows for full presence to preside. Listen to...
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Episode 1: Jason Simms
Brent's Podcast
In this episode, the art of listening is explored with Jason Simms, principal at PR agency . Jason’s career began in journalism, in which his job was to translate technical details into relatable stories for a media audience. Jason reveals how he often listens not just to gather information but to create a narrative that resonates with different audiences. Brent and Jason delve into the concept of listening beyond problem-solving, emphasizing the value of silence and the space it creates for deeper insights and understanding. The two share an appreciation for the transformative power of...
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Teaser
Brent's Podcast
What if the key to unlocking everything you desire lies not in what you say, but in how you listen? This provocative question lies at the heart of Generative Listening, a new podcast hosted by renowned coach, speaker, and entrepreneur Brent Robertson. The podcast aims to reimagine how we think about and practice listening — and how listening can redefine lives, relationships, and leadership. The Generative Listening podcast will introduce its audience to the practice of generative listening, a transformative approach built on the idea that listening allows us to create unique spaces where...
info_outlinePaul Hitchcock, founder of Giant Jaxx Media, has cherished the “gift of gab” his entire life. Paul describes his family as “world champion talkers”, and he attributes his communication skills to the value his family placed on listening and storytelling. Paul and Brent differentiate between listening with an agenda and listening to understand and support.
Throughout the episode, Brent and Paul explore the theme of treating listening as a precious resource that requires careful attention and cultivation. True generative listening leads to conversations that energize and leave participants with a deeper understanding or newfound clarity, ultimately building deep trust and fostering meaningful connections.
Head to the Be Generative website to explore Generative Listening workshops, coaching, and other opportunities to deepen the way you listen and live.