From Active to Radical Listening: Coaching Insights with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener

Find out why traditional active listening isn't enough in this month's eye-opening conversation with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, recently named one of the world's 50 most influential executive coaches, and ICF CEO Magdalena Nowicka Mook. Together, they explore revolutionary listening techniques that transform coaching conversations and everyday interactions. Robert Biswas-Diener, author of the New York Times bestseller "The Upside of Your Dark Side," fan-favorite "Positive Provocation," and his latest book "Radical Listening," challenges common coaching myths that go far beyond summarizing and reflecting. Learn why intentional listening is motivated, how cultural differences impact coaching conversations, and practical strategies to improve your presence and impact. Watch more coaching conversations here: https://coachi.ng/conversations Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction to Robert Biswas-Diener, PhD 05:24 "Positive Provocation": Breaking Coaching Rules 9:55 The Coaching Evolution: From Phone Calls to AI 12:25 "Radical Listening” 18:20 Coaching Across Languages 22:18 The AI Question Nobody's Asking About Robert Biswas-Diener, PhD - https://robertdiener.com/ - Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-biswas-diener-a860289/ 📚 Resources from the Episode - "Radical Listening": https://robertdiener.com/radical-listening/ - "Positive Provocation": https://robertdiener.com/positive-provocation-book/ - Explore all of Robert’s Books: https://robertdiener.com/psychology-coaching-books/ - ICF AI Frameworks and Standards: https://coachi.ng/aistandards _____________________________________________ About Us: International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and coaching dedicated to advancing the coaching profession by setting high standards, providing independent certification, and building a worldwide network of trained coaching professionals. Learn more about the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at https://coachingfederation.org/ #CoachingTechniques #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills