When we learn how to listen more deeply to others, we can listen more deeply to ourselves.
– Parker J. Palmer –
Mindful listening lays the foundation for authentic leadership and building trustworthy relationships. To listen deeply to another is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. And deeper listening comes from asking deeper questions. When we listen to each other, and to the stories of our own lives, we discover something new in the other person, perhaps in ourselves. We connect.
In this one-day retreat, we will be exploring one of the fundamental aspects of the Circle of Trust approach. We will develop our capacity to ask honest, open questions, and to listen deeply to one another, practices which we can use beyond the retreat space to help build trustworthy, caring and effective relationships in our personal and professional lives.
The Circle of Trust approach is based on the work of writer, teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer. It offers safe space for self-reflection and shared exploration. This retreat is for you if you are looking to develop your capacity and courage to lead a more authentic, meaningful and engaged life that is aligned with your inner values.
“Listening is a skill that we’re in danger of losing in a world of digital distraction and information overload.”
— Seth S. Horowitz, ‘The Science and Art of Listening,’ New York Times.
About the venue:
The retreat venue is the private and peaceful harbourside home of Mennie and Bill Scapens at Te Puna, a short drive from Tauranga city. The gentle rhythm of the changing tides and the beauty of the estuary bird life are all part of the magic of this lovely retreat space.
Program Fee:
$85.00 per day (Early bird: $75.00 before 4 April 2019)
Includes materials, morning and afternoon tea.
Please BYO lunch.
Payment by cash, cheque or online to:
Bank Account: 12 – 3263 –[masked] – 02
To register:
Numbers are limited in a Circle of Trust, so please register early to secure your place. Payment with registration please.
For more information, please contact Mennie on[masked] or by email at [masked]
