Improve Personal Listening Skills

I’m looking for guidance that will sharpen my interpersonal communication, with a clear focus on listening better in my personal relationships. Right now I often find myself thinking of what to say next instead of really hearing the other person, and it’s affecting the quality of my conversations with family and close friends.

Here’s what I’d like from you:

• A quick assessment of my current listening habits—something straightforward like a questionnaire or a short recorded chat you can review.
• A practical improvement plan tailored to everyday, real-life interactions rather than corporate scenarios.
• A series of coaching sessions (video or voice) where we can role-play, practise active-listening techniques, and get immediate, honest feedback.
• Simple exercises I can work on between sessions to build consistency.

If you draw on methods such as reflective listening, empathy mapping, or non-violent communication, even better—as long as everything stays grounded and applicable to daily life.

Let me know how you normally structure your coaching, the typical timeline you’d expect for noticeable progress, and any tools or resources (worksheets, short readings, apps) you’d bring into the process. I’m committed to putting in the work and I appreciate a supportive but direct