Speaker Series: Teaching the Lost Art of Deep Listening

From the Classroom to Your Headphones 🎙️

What if one skill that could bridge our divided communities, support struggling students, and help burned-out educators is something we don’t teach but easily could?

I recently sat down for a podcast interview with Karen Eifler, Director of Collegium to discuss two powerful techniques I use across college classrooms, professional development sessions, and workshops: Lightning Talks ⚡ and the 2x2x2 technique 2️⃣. These structured activities create equitable spaces for storytelling and active listening, skills we desperately need but rarely practice intentionally.

What We Explored

In the episode, I break down:

• Why listening to understand (not just respond) matters more than ever

• How these low-prep activities work in real settings

• The research behind structured listening (informed by the work of Diane Millis, PhD)

• Practical ways to bring these techniques into your own space

Why This Conversation Matters

We can't solve every challenge educators face, but we can start by teaching the skill we're lacking and sorely need: listening to truly hear both the words and the person behind them ❤️

Want to dive deeper into the research and implementation? Read the full article.

Are you an educator or trainer looking to bring discernment practices into your classroom or training space? Schedule a discovery call to explore how Liz can support you.