It takes a lot of awareness and determination to be an active listener. Active listeners must set aside …show more content…
Coaches have a responsibility to be mindful of their limitations, biases, preconceptions, responses, and point of view; and recognize the manifestation of these probable barriers. Self-awareness will be a vital factor to becoming a skillful listener. Client-centered psychology deal with listening without judgment or preconception, shifting the client’s words with absolute constructive regard, with certainty that the client recognizes his/herself best, is critical to creating trust (Silsbee, 2004; Wilkinsky, 2006).
Listening Barriers
Listening obstacles may be psychosomatic (e.g. feelings) or somatic (e.g. sound and visual interference). Ethnic variances comprising speakers’ pronunciations, terminology, and misinterpretations derived from cultural assumptions frequently hinder the listening process. Moreover, individuals have the tendency to be analytical and judgemental. At times individuals become preoccupy by condemning what the other individual is saying that they can not hear the person. Commonly, the listener’s understandings, outlooks, prejudices, and preconceptions lead to unsuccessful and unproductive communication.
Active Listening and