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We often misunderstand each other. In every conversation, what we say and what others hear can be different.

When we listen, we think we understand clearly. But we're actually filtering everything through our own experiences, expectations, and biases. We make assumptions about what people mean. We remember similar conversations from the past. We try to guess where someone is going before they finish speaking.

This is why listening well requires discipline. It means holding back our interpretations, resisting the urge to complete someone else's sentences (whether aloud or in our minds), and letting them finish what they want to say. It means recognising that our first understanding might be wrong.

Listening is active work. It means setting aside what we expect to hear and paying attention to what the person is actually saying.

Being deliberate with our own language helps too. We can choose our words carefully, check our phrasing,…

Core values explain why some situations feel wrong even when you cannot justify it logically. When your actions fit your values, you feel settled. When they do not, tension appears quickly.

Here’s my top 5 core values. Are yours similar? Let me know!

Respect

People engage with each other as capable thinkers, listening properly and responding to what is actually said.

Fairness

The first question to ask is:

What made you feel this was something you ought to do?

Follow up questions:

Is this something you genuinely want, or something you think a better version of you should want?

When you think about this goal, what feeling comes up first?

If nobody judged you for dropping it, would you still want it?

What could you work on that will make the biggest difference in your life right now?

Welcome to our group Persefone Coaching Group! A space for us to connect and share with each other. Start by posting your thoughts, sharing media, or creating a poll.