Month: January 2025

Mastering the Art of Listening with Matt Halloran (Ep. 40)

Mastering the Art of Listening with Matt Halloran (Ep. 40)

What if you could transform your conversations by simply listening more?

In this episode, Greg DuPont flips the script and welcomes his usual host, Matt Halloran, as the guest of honor. Matt has dedicated years to mastering the art of listening and shares insights from his new book on how we can better connect with others.

In this rich discussion, Matt delves into the epidemic of loneliness exacerbated by digital living, revealing how engaged listening can help bridge gaps in human connection. Discover practical techniques like the “dramatic pause” that you can apply today to improve your communication skills and make others feel truly heard.

Matt and Greg discuss: 

  • (02:01) The epidemic of loneliness and its origins
  • (05:21) Techniques for engaged listening and their impact on relationships
  • (07:50) The power of “holding space” during conversations
  • (10:00) How listening can transform sales and professional interactions
  • (16:00) The science behind why humans need connection
  • And more

Tune in for a conversation that might just change the way you communicate, both personally and professionally.

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About Our Guest:

Matt Halloran is a co-founder and chief relationship officer at ProudMouth, the world’s leading influence accelerator for financial advisors. Matt is an in-demand speaker who has appeared on over 1,000 podcasts and given hundreds of speeches. He hosts ProudMouth’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he and industry leaders empower advisors to become trusted, recognized authorities. Matt is the author of The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors, the first social media book for financial services. His latest book, “Shut the F Up and Listen,” is available now!