How to Have a Bloody Good Conversation
Have we forgotten how to talk to each other?
We communicate non-stop online, but the more we type the less we talk, and then we get out of the habit of having a bloody good conversation.
Yet conversations build important connections. They can double a company’s turnover, forge lasting relationships, land that dream job, so how can we make sure every conversation ends well for everyone?
Join two conversationalists, journalist and broadcaster Mai Davies and communications consultant Sarah Wright, as they explore the ins and outs of having a bloody good conversation.
It might just change your life!
How to Have a Bloody Good Conversation
The Secret Power of Listening
How Listening Can Transform Your Conversations with Jessica Ball
We like to think we’re good listeners—but are we really? Too often, we drift in and out of conversations, half-hearing what’s being said while planning what to say next. So how do we shift from passive hearing to deep, intentional listening - the kind that transforms relationships, builds trust, and even changes lives?
In this episode, we’re joined again by Jessica Ball, a meetings facilitator who knows that listening is more than just hearing words—it’s about creating connection.
Together we explore:
- Why most of us default to “social listening” (and how it’s holding us back).
- The three levels of listening - to yourself, to others, and to a group.
- How our biases, emotions, and assumptions shape what we hear.
- Why no one is truly boring if you know how to unlock their story.
- How listening can be the antidote to polarisation, judgement, and disconnection.
- Simple techniques to sharpen your listening skills - for richer, more meaningful conversations.
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation feeling unheard - or realised too late that you weren’t really listening - this episode is for you.
Find Jessica Ball at www.creatingmeaning.club or on LinkedIn.