JUST LISTEN | A 2-Hour Workshop to Transform How We Connect
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Stop listening to reply.
Start listening to understand.
An experiential workshop in Amsterdam on authentic relating.
⚠️PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY IF YOU INTEND TO JOIN THIS EVENT⚠️
4 years ago, my marriage was falling apart.
My wife said: “I feel unsafe with you. Why can’t you just be there for me?”
I couldn’t understand it.
It took me years to realize: I had never truly listened.
I listened to reply, to explain, to defend, to fixbut not to understand.
This workshop grew from that painful lesson.
I don’t want to teach you how to listen.
I want you to experience what happens when we stop trying to reply, advise, or fix… and simply listen to understand.
🙋♂️Facilitated by Paolo Umberto Orlandi
I’m grateful to be trusted by past participants, with 33 five-star reviews on Hipsy and a 4.9-star rating on Google.
🌱 What to expect
- A contained, playful, human space to practice listening
- Paired and small-group exercises (no pressure, no performance)
- A few simple practices you can take into your relationships.
- Tea, snacks, and a short hangout afterwards
🫂 Come alone or bring someone
Partner, friend, colleague, parent: all welcome. Coming alone is absolutely fine.
📍 Practicalities
- 🗓️ Thursday 8 October 2026
- 🕢 19:00 – 21:00 (doors open 18:30, close 18:50)
- ⏳ Keep in mind that the end time might be 30 minutes later depending on group size and energy
- 📍 Common Ground, Zeeburgerdijk 265, Amsterdam
- 💶 Donation-based (€35 is the average amount people donate, but there's no minimum or maximum)
- 👥 Limited to 12 spots
- ⚠️ Confirm your presence following this link https://hipsy.nl/event/253617-just-listen-the-experience-of-connection
💬 What people shared after 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍
“I felt the desire to sign up, but I didn't really know why. After the event, it became very clear. I'm so happy I went.”
“It was the first time I really dared to speak my truth in front of other people. I never, ever do that.”
“I came across this event during a difficult moment in my life, feeling lonely and facing a relationship crisis. In just two hours, I felt truly listened to and connected with others. The atmosphere of trust and openness was amazing. We all need to feel understood and connected. It was powerful!"
✨ If something in this story felt familiar, come experience it yourself.
Listening is the most powerful thing we can do for one another.
Reserve your spot now — only 12 places available.
👉 https://hipsy.nl/event/253617-just-listen-the-experience-of-connection