‘Speaking is silver but listening is gold’, goes the Turkish proverb. In this practical and inspiring guide, Hilary Fraser shows you how to enrich your work and personal life through skilful and flexible listening.

Have you ever:

• wondered what it would be like if you could recall more of what you have heard?

• felt manipulated or confused by audio media content or verbal overwhelm?

• wanted to make the most of limited meeting time to achieve a result with someone?

• found it hard to be quiet, pay attention and allow for silence?

• been asked by your loved ones or colleagues to please just listen?

• realised you could help others by encouraging them to think aloud without interruption?

• considered how listening can greatly enhance the benefits of time spent in nature?

• needed to hear your own inner voice coming through to you loud and useful?

This book will show you how to develop masterful listening as a life-enhancing ability and mindset. Hilary Fraser shares a wealth of tips, exercises, stories and reflective questions from her twenty years as a coach and communications consultant - and lessons from a lifetime of trying to shut up and listen, really listen.