E20: Getting to Know You: The Art of Listening

The way we listen forms the way we understand the world. In this session of the Getting to Know You series, we explore different perspectives on The Art of Listening, and how it shapes our actions. This month's featured storytellers are: Dr. Tjanara Goreng Goreng is a Wakka Wakka Wulli Wulli Traditional Owner from Central Queensland who has had a diverse career as both an academic researcher, community development worker and senior policy Director in the Australian Public Service. Lanalle L Smith Dine’ works with Indigenous Native communities to develop financial assets and create wealth through financial capabilities trainings. Lorenzo McDuffie is a spiritual, human centered, social activist, and entrepreneur who is looking forward to being a part of this conversation. Mario Fernández Rodríguez of Costa Rica is a musician, song-writer, soul surfer, sport activist and radio producer @PuntoSurf April Petillo is a professor, nonprofit consultant, outspoken advocate, academic activist, proud family member, sassy wife, committed dog mom, and devoted friend--all of which are inspired by community social justice and the idea of mutual aid. Mohsen Mahdawi is a Palestinian refugee with a story of love and peace after surviving fear and war. His passion for peacemaking and justice has led him to Columbia University where he is currently studying. Briony Greenhill is a folk-soul improvisational artist who teaches Collaborative Vocal Improvisation (CVI) internationally. She's co-creating a Center of Improvisation and Regenerative Village in the French Pyrenees. Dr. Jeen Rooks is chiropractor and integrative healer, and studies and guides the body's many forms of communication through engaging in conversations in care and healing. Kimberly Holloway is a Seattle based choreographer, dancer, and teaching artist. Her goal is to share beauty and authentic human experience while striving to create spaces where connection and community can thrive. Getting to Know You and the Beyond Listening Podcast are brought to you by We are Open Circle, a social impact organization that helps change-makers, community groups, and organizations evolve and thrive with integrity. Our Beyond Listening Program was designed to transform the way teams work with complexity, rapid change, and the wisdom of diversity, in a world that demands constant collective adaptation. Sign up for our newsletter for more Beyond Listening Podcasts, and view our upcoming trainings.