Karo Bryant, shedkm, and Tom Dobson, public works

Listening not listening

Rachel and Emma discuss with their guests the value of respectful conversations both within businesses and with wider communities. They look at ways of creating diversionary activities to relax those who are being listened to, and how to be open to more difficult conversations.

The Listening Post Project is brought to you by writer and brand strategist Emma Keyte and leadership coach Rachel Birchmore. Find out more about Emma at www.free-projects.co.uk and Rachel at www.arebe.co.uk

Hanna Afolabi, Mood and Space, and Anna Rowell, Planning Aid for London

Listening is a creative act

Rachel and Emma explore the idea that softer skills like good listening should be elevated in the creative process. With their guests, they discuss how we can listen better to engage more actively with communities - and within collaborative teams.

The Listening Post Project is brought to you by writer and brand strategist Emma Keyte and leadership coach Rachel Birchmore. Find out more about Emma at www.free-projects.co.uk and Rachel at www.arebe.co.uk

Isobel Brodrick, DBR Limited, and Dhruv Gulabchande, HFM Architects/Narrative Practice

Open doors

Rachel and Emma explore themes of allyship and mentoring with their guests, asking how they ensure that younger members of the team are not only listened to and heard, but given ownership and influence.

The Listening Post Project is brought to you by writer and brand strategist Emma Keyte and leadership coach Rachel Birchmore. Find out more about Emma at www.free-projects.co.uk and Rachel at www.arebe.co.uk