How good of a listener do you think you are? Do you let distractions get in the way of really tuning in and listening to others? (If so, you are not alone!)  Whether you’re an executive, parent, employee, spouse, or coach - it doesn’t matter - we can all get better at listening. And we should! Because there is no better gift. In today’s episode, I share the gift of listening as a powerful tool for connection and how to improve your listening skills to benefit your career, life & relationships.  Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl I dive into: [8:00] The true gift of listening, and why it’s SO important in tackling the challenges in your career & relationships [12:20] Some powerful lessons from my husband’s extraordinary gift of listening  [18:00] Why it can be difficult to listen with full intention (and how to shift this) [19:50] The THREE levels of listening [28:30] 5 practical TIPS to help you become a better listener Join the Women Leading Powerfully -  Leadership Lab  We hear from women everywhere a deep craving for more. More fulfillment in their career, more desire to have a clear vision for their future, more readiness to take charge of their leadership and grow personally and professionally. Visit our  website at www.womenleadingpowerfully.com and apply now for a seat in one of our upcoming cohorts. In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than ever before. Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching: -Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want -Awareness of what gets in your way -A vision statement for you as a leader -Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be -An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at [email protected] for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey! _____________________ Love the show? Let us know! Do you love the Lead Your Life podcast? If the insights, interviews and real conversations we share in each episode help you step into your power, and have more confidence to “lead your life, so you can love your life”, then please head over to  ‎Lead Your Life on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to the show. If you leave us a review, you might win one of our monthly prizes! Join the Women Leading Powerfully Community! Would you like to join a community of high-achieving women that are supporting each other to play a bigger game, have a bigger impact, and live a more fulfilled life? Join us in the Women Leading Powerfully Facebook Group.  This free, private community is for strong, supportive, determined, badass women who are leading their lives at home and in the workplace.  If you’re ready to take your life and your business to the next level, join us in this exclusive and amazing community of women today!