Have you ever just wanted to vent but someone decides its time to give you unsolicited advice? We all know how annoying it can be.

Today’s episode with Deb Porter is all about active listening and being better listeners - and in turn, be a better person to confide in.

Deb is the founder of HOLD, Hearing Out Life Drama. HOLD is a professional listening service that offers clients a safe, compassionate, and confidential place to vent it all out.

If you find that you keep having discovery calls with potential clients that end up going nowhere, or you keep getting into arguments with your partner because they don't think you're listening or you are a podcast host and you just feel like the interviews are not as motivational or as empowering as you're hoping, it probably bubbles down to your active listening skills.

Active listening is something that you need to hone, just like any skill. Once you practice it, others around you will notice. As Deb says, listening starts with you!

Action Steps:
1. Stay calm in conversations
2. Think about areas in conversations that you may struggle
3. Check out Deb’s free resources

Connect with Deb:
Website: www.hearingoutlifedrama.com
Listen Your Way to Deeper Connections Course: https://courses.hearingoutlifedrama.com/listen-your-way-to-deeper-connections
Mini course - https://courses.hearingoutlifedrama.com/opt-in-b533d81c-dd12-4f54-ae34-52adc72dec4a
Rescuing a Conversation mini course - https://courses.hearingoutlifedrama.com/rescuing-a-conversation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hearingoutlifedrama/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hearingoutlifedrama
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hold-hearing-out-life-drama-llc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HOLDListens

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
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Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com