How to become a really good Listener. We listen all the time, of course, but do we truly listen? Or do we just let things waft over us? How important is active listening? And how can we learn to become really good listeners? Join Robin Kermode and Sian Hansen as they discuss these and other questions around the importance of listening well in another epis ... Show More
Mar 2024
The Three Spaces of Communication: The Physical Space, The Space of the Senses, and the Virtual Space.
The Three Spaces of Communication: The Physical Space, The Space of the Senses, and the Virtual Space.How close should you sit or stand to someone? We explore the subtle art of Proxemics and its role in building trust. We explore cross-cultural variations and The Vertical Space t ... Show More
28m 1s
Feb 2025
DIP Ep 573: The Pathway To A High Score On Step 2 (How to Use The DI Podcasts in 2025; Deep Discussion)
If you’re taking Step 2CK or Level 2, you need to listen to this podcast. It will guide you through exactly what you should listen to, how you should structure your dedicated period, when you should take your practice tests, how many practice Qs you should do daily, and so ... Show More
49m 27s
Apr 2025
#322 How to Get Better at Small Talk
Small Talk is something many of us struggle with, and it's a really important part of socialising and using language.In this episode, I share some of my own awkward experiences with small talk, and then go through time tips on how we can all get better at it to improve our conver ... Show More
41m 18s
Jul 2024
Get out of your own way and start listening
I like to think of myself as a good listener. If someone's telling me a story, or sharing their point of view, I'm all ears, but a lot of the time, I'm just waiting to say something. And that's the story with a lot of us. Today, we're talking about getting out of our own way so w ... Show More
25m 12s