On this week’s episode of Enneagram in Real Life, Stephanie Barron Hall interviews Emily Kasriel, author of "Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes." Kasriel, a former BBC journalist, introduces the concept of deep listening as a more authentic and transformative approach than traditional active listening. She outlines an 8-step framework that emphasizes self-awareness, creating a safe space, being present, and practicing the embodiment of curiosity and empathy. This episode highlights how deep listening empowers individuals to feel truly heard, reduces defensiveness, and promotes self-discovery and growth for both the speaker and the listener.

MY MOST POPULAR INSTAGRAM POST EVER! Communication is E V E R Y T H I N G. It’s how we express ourselves (even silence is a form of self-expression), it’s how we connect (or don’t), it’s how we build relationships and cultivate our lives. It’s everything! That’s why I’ve called this little series Life, Relationships, Communication & the Enneagram rather than just “Communication Approaches” - it’s all-encompassing!

I’ve listed communication tips for each Enneagram type to help you take your knowledge to the next level and transform your relationships. I think you’ll find these communication styles by Enneagram type incredibly useful in your daily life.