Have you noticed that you frequently walk away from conversations unsatisfied, with the sense that the listener did not really hear you? For instance, you excitedly and passionately speak about something in your life; your listener’s response… is their similar story or experience. You are left flat and disappointed. It seems we listen only to be able to speak. Truly listening - where we subordinate ourselves enough so that we can hear the world of the speaker almost as if it is our own - is extraordinary. Listening like this creates connection and relatedness.

The Listening Workshop is committed to the teaching and practice of powerful communication techniques for more positive outcomes in all the conversations of your life - at work and home, with colleagues, family and community - even in high emotion, seemingly impossible situations. The key is a totally new way of listening most people have never heard of, tried or experienced.

Presenter Ed Lisbe, MA, a highly respected leader in Communication and Interpersonal Skills has provided training seminars to Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and community groups across the nation for over three decades. Ed will be joined by Sue Cosentini, MAT, well known, Ithaca-based personal growth coach, ecological visionary and successful business woman. Their ground-breaking program will provide the essential skill for improving communications, transforming relationships and generating new possibilities and opportunities.