One move ahead, how to listen like a chess grandmaster - Scott Sandland

One move ahead, how to listen like a chess grandmaster - Scott Sandland

Author: Oscar Trimboli March 18, 2022 Duration: 45:31

One move ahead, how to listen like a chess grandmaster - Scott Sandland

Scott Sandlin is the CEO and founder of Cyrano -  a software company that helps corporations and people to listen better.

Scott is one of the youngest ever hypnotherapists. Now, he focuses his time and effort on building a company about empathy and strategic linguistics. 

Previously, Scott was director and CEO of a mental health clinic supporting issues including teen-suicide.

He's been published in Psychology Today and Forbes Entrepreneur magazine. He has presented at the United nations AI global conference for good.

Scott explains how single and multiple conversations are as strategic as a game of chess. Each word has a different value and a different way it can move during a conversation, with each of those moves providing you with more strategic options in your conversation.

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Most of us spend over half our working hours listening, yet almost no one has ever been taught how to do it well. The result is a cycle of frustration and missed connections, where genuine understanding feels just out of reach. Deep Listening-Impact beyond words-Oscar Trimboli moves past the simple mechanics of hearing to explore the profound space where real impact is made. Hosted by Oscar Trimboli, this series tackles the silent gaps in our conversations-the assumptions, distractions, and unspoken cues that derail collaboration and leadership. Each episode breaks down the tangible skills needed to listen beyond words, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional layers that most overlook. You’ll hear practical techniques drawn from research and real-world scenarios, designed for leaders, managers, and anyone who needs to navigate complex workplace relationships. This isn’t about passive hearing; it’s about an active, disciplined practice that transforms meetings, feedback, and negotiations. By tuning into this podcast, you gain a framework to quiet the internal and external noise, creating the clarity that leads to better decisions and deeper human connection. Trimboli guides you through shifting from simply waiting to speak to truly understanding, turning a fundamental skill into your most powerful professional tool.
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