Are You Listening, or Just Waiting to Speak? | Neil Mullarkey

A good conversation changes what you say next.

Neil Mullarkey joins Cathal Quinlan to explore what improvisation can teach us about listening, leadership and working together. Neil is a comedian, communication trainer and author of In the Moment.

From his early comedy partnership with Mike Myers to his work with teams, Neil shares practical ways to respond to the person in front of you, make room for ideas and use humour at work.

Cathal and Neil discuss:

- Listening when you're tempted to rehearse your next point.

- Finding useful information in an objection.

- Preparing for a meeting while staying open to what happens.

- Knowing when to explore ideas and when to make a decision.

- Sharing a laugh without making someone the target.

- A small change to try on your next working day.

Along the way, there are stories about meetings, shopping lists and the everyday moments that help people connect.

Neil's book: In the Moment: Build Your Confidence, Communication and Creativity at Work.

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