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APAC's B2B Growth PodcastThis Is What Product Marketing Actually Is with Kayla MedicaEver wondered if you might already be a product marketer without knowing it? This episode breaks down one of B2B's most misunderstood roles with someone who literally wrote the book on it. Kayla Medica, Australia's leading product marketing advocate and author of The Mehdeeka Method, sits down with host Vinnie Romano to demystify what product marketers actually do and why they're crucial for proving product-market fit.
If you're a marketer feeling stuck between sales enablement and strategic growth, or a founder struggling to translate your brilliant product into clear value propositions that resonate, this conversation will...
2025-09-2534 min
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2025-09-0500 min
The Next Big Idea DailyReclaiming the Lost Art of True ConnectionListening can be improved. Ximena Vengoechea is here to tell you how.
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2025-07-0417 min
Inspiration Loves Company with Debbie Epstein HenryThe Power of Listening with Ximena VengoecheaIn this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, to explore her book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Ximena shares how to build better relationships through the power of listening. In doing so, she shows us: How to quickly build rapport with strangers; Which questions help people unlock what they need to say; When it's time to throw out the script entirely; and, How to recover from listener's drain. If you’re struggling with listening in your conversations, join us to uncover how to better li...
2025-07-0149 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for June 24, 2025This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Compound, Misbehaving at the Crossroads, The Last Sweet Bite, and more great books!
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2025-06-2435 min
The Daring to Rest PodcastHow to Rest When You Don't Know How: A Conversation with Ximena VengoecheaWhat does it really take to feel rested in a world that rewards burnout? In this powerful conversation, Karen Brody talks with Ximena Vengoechea—author of Rest Easy and The Life Audit—about cultivating a rest ethic, the barriers that keep us from true rest, and the liberating power of both active and passive rest. Together, they explore how rest can be deeply personal, radically political, and profoundly healing. Resources for this episode can be found here: daringtorest.com/podcast/110
2025-06-2158 min
Optimal Business Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1632: Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.html Quotes to ponder: "Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2006 min
Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1632:Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.htmlQuotes to ponder:"Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2009 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1632:Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.htmlQuotes to ponder:"Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2009 minOptimal Business Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 1632:Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.htmlQuotes to ponder:"Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2009 min
Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1632: Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.html Quotes to ponder: "Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2006 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and EntrepreneurshipThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work by Nir Eyal & Ximena Vengoechea with Nir And FarDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1632: Nir Eyal and Ximena Vengoechea explore the psychology behind effective notifications, explaining how they should be timely, relevant, and actionable to enhance user engagement without causing frustration. Learn the key principles that make notifications truly helpful rather than intrusive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nirandfar.com/2015/03/notifications-that-work.html Quotes to ponder: "Notifications succeed when they are timely, relevant, and...
2025-03-2006 min
W zgodzie ze sobą#223 - Game-changer produktywności - zarządzanie energiąCzy skuteczna praca oznacza maksymalne upychanie zadań w jednej godzinie albo 12-godzinne dni pracy? Nie. W tym odcinku pokażę Ci zupełnie inne podejście do produktywności – takie, które pozwala robić więcej, ale jednocześnie mniej pracować.Dzięki temu podejściu nie tylko osiągniesz lepsze efekty, ale też odzyskasz siłę i ochotę na życie po pracy.W odcinku polecam książkę (link afiliacyjny):Odpocznij wreszcie - Ximena Vengoecheahttps://gdziekupic.to/buybox.html?sid=6653&oid=195756821Zapisz się na webinar 25...
2025-03-1139 min
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeXimena Vengoechea on Listening Like You Mean It for Better ProductivityI’m excited revisit this conversation with Ximena Vengoechea to the show to discuss her book, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Ximena is a user researcher, author, and expert in communication and active listening. Her book explores how we can deepen our conversations, overcome common listening mistakes, and foster meaningful connections in both personal and professional settings.In this conversation, we cover:
The Art of Listening: Why many of us think we’re listening when we’re actually just waiting for our turn to speak.
Levels of Listening: The difference between surface li...
2025-03-1039 min
To The Top: Inspirational Career Advice#107 Ximena Vengoechea: The Counterintuitive Secrets of Listening That Will Transform Your RelationshipsXimena Vengoechea has been UX researcher at companies like Twitter and Pinterest. She is the author of several books including the one we discuss today titled Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Her writing has been published in The Washington Post, Newsweek, Fast Company, CNBC, The Muse, among others. She writes a regular newsletter on personal growth and human behavior at ximena.substack.com. In this inteview we discuss: How to Listen Beyond Words - Discover techniques to understand the emotions and unspoken needs hiding beneath surface-level conversation. W...
2025-03-061h 09
Your Working LifeThe Life Audit with Ximena Vengoechea Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, and the creator of The Life Audit. She is the author of several nonfiction books and journals, including the new book, The Life Audit: A Step-By-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want and companion The Life Audit Journal (forthcoming). Her previous books include Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, which received a starred review from Library Journal and was named one of BookRiot's Best Books of 2023, and Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection...
2025-02-0429 min
20 Minute BooksListen Like You Mean It - Book Summary"Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Ximena Vengoechea Category: Communication Skills
2025-01-1828 min
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast)🌟📝 How to Do a Life Audit: A Simple Tool to Achieve Your Dreams w/ Ximena VengoecheaDo you feel overwhelmed by your dreams and goals, unsure of where to start? Today’s guest, Ximena Vengoechea, is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, known for her books on personal growth and well-being. Her concept of a life audit goes beyond organization—it’s about reconnecting with your deepest desires, assessing where you are, and charting a clear path toward where you want to go.✨ From this episode, you’ll learn:-How to conduct a life audit to uncover your true goals and wishes-The...
2025-01-0149 minW zgodzie ze sobą#218 - Najlepsze książki 2024W ostatnim odcinku tego roku zapraszam na luźną i inspirującą rozmowę o najlepszych książkach, jakie przeczytałam w 2024. 📚 To idealna okazja, by zakończyć rok z dobrą energią i znaleźć inspiracje na długie zimowe wieczory. Zapraszam do posłuchania! 🎙️
Książki, o których mówię z odcinku:
1. "Odpocznij wreszcie" – Ximena Vengoechea https://lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/5122637/odpocznij-wreszcie
2."Alfabet empatii" – Joanna Berendt i Vesna Lorenc https://lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/4906375/alfabet-empatii
3. "Jak dożyć setki" – Julian Sobiecki https://lubimyczytac.pl/ksiazka/5063951/jak-dozyc-setki
2024-12-2430 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job1018: The Step-by-Step Guide to Building the Life You Want with Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea shares her viral three-phase life audit exercise for surfacing and achieving your most important goals. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to transform your life with just Post-Its and a marker 2) How to turn fanciful wishes into actionable goals 3) How to stay motivated while pursuing hard goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1018 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user experience researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional...
2024-12-1233 min
Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesConduct A Life Audit With Author Ximena VengoecheaIn this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles chats with Ximena Vengoechea, author of The Life Audit! In this episode, you'll learn:
- What is The Life Audit, and how can it benefit you on your fertility journey?
- How performing a Life Audit help you to gain clarity, assemble a network, and take aligned action towards the life you've always wanted
- What materials and tools you need to successfully conduct your own Life Audit
If you're working to gain clarity about what you want for...
2024-11-1445 minFunctional Fertility with Dr. Kalea WattlesConduct A Life Audit With Author Ximena VengoecheaIn this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles chats with Ximena Vengoechea, author of The Life Audit! In this episode, you'll learn:
- What is The Life Audit, and how can it benefit you on your fertility journey?
- How performing a Life Audit help you to gain clarity, assemble a network, and take aligned action towards the life you've always wanted
- What materials and tools you need to successfully conduct your own Life Audit
If you're working to gain clarity about what you want for...
2024-11-1445 min
Good Life ProjectThe Life Audit: Find Clarity & Do More of What Matters | Ximena VengoecheaAre you longing for a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling? In this insightful conversation, Ximena Vengoechea, author of The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want, shares her powerful framework for gaining clarity on your deep desires and purposefully sculpting a life aligned with your core values. Through thought-provoking exercises like rapidly ideating 100 wishes and auditing your key relationships, Vengoechea provides a refreshingly practical roadmap to move from stuck and overwhelmed to confident and motivated action. If you're craving more authenticity, meaning and joy, this is...
2024-10-171h 00
The Mojo SessionsXimena Vengoechea - The Radical Power of Rest for Higher PerformanceXimena Vengoechea has a new book 'Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest', that explores why we don't get enough rest and how we can get more of it at a time when so many of us are feeling burned out. Many of us ignore the signs that it's time to slow down. We keep going because we believe ourselves unstoppable or because life's responsibilities—work, rent, kids—make it feel impossible to stop. 'Rest Easy' is a practical guide on how to get the vital rest we need not just to survive, but to t...
2024-05-0957 min
Infernal CommunicationBeyond the Words: The case for listening to what isn’t saidWe’ve spent the whole second season of Infernal Communication talking about storytelling. So it’s time we focus on the other side of the conversation: listening. You know the old saying, we’ve got one mouth and two ears, yet for some reason, listening can really take a back seat to talking, let’s flip the script. In this episode, former 9-1-1 operator, Doug Showalter, shares real world examples of how careful listening saves lives. And then, How to Listen Like You Mean It, author Ximena Vengoechea gives practical advice for deciphering the right...
2024-03-2124 min
The WorkWell Podcast™Ximena Vengoechea on the value of deep rest In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with user researcher, writer, illustrator, and consultant Ximena Vengoechea, author of Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Ximena talk about the importance of resting and recharging in order to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Ximena offers guidance on how to get the deep rest we need for our well-being, and explains how rest helps us reconnect with ourselves and improves every aspect of our lives, from work to...
2024-02-2847 minThe WorkWell Podcast™Ximena Vengoechea on the value of deep rest In this WorkWell podcast by Deloitte, Jen Fisher, editor-at-large for Thrive and Deloitte’s Human Sustainability Hub, sits down with user researcher, writer, illustrator, and consultant Ximena Vengoechea, author of Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jen and Ximena talk about the importance of resting and recharging in order to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Ximena offers guidance on how to get the deep rest we need for our well-being, and explains how rest helps us reconnect with ourselves and improves every aspect of our lives, from work to...
2024-02-2847 min
The Good Dirt: Sustainability ExplainedBONUS: Exploring the Concept of Radical RestHustle culture and pressures to accomplish, achieve and produce can result in personal and widespread burnout. Mary and Emma sit down for a deep dive discussion around the idea of "radical rest" and what that might look like in practice. They touch on their personal experiences with rest, acknowledging the exhaustion and burnout many people experience, especially in the wake of a challenging winter season. Together they explore ways to incorporate more resting into daily life through examples of long walks, nourishing food, and intentional, rejuvenating activities. They acknowledge it's not solely about physical rest, but mental and spiritual...
2024-01-3029 min
5to913: Why We Need Rest // Ximena Vengoechea (Author of Rest Easy, UX Researcher, Speaker)In this episode of 5to9, I had a chat with Ximena Vengoechea, a writer, speaker, illustrator, UX researcher, mother, and lover of fiction.Ximena has always loved bringing design thinking to our everyday world, which led her to spend a decade in the tech industry at companies like Linkedin, Twitter, and Pinterest as a user researcher. During that time she also manifested many side projects such as The Life Audit (which got written about on Life Hacker, CNBC, and INC), while contributing to articles in Fast Company, and many illustration projects. Her side projects led her to...
2023-11-0946 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeRest Easy with Ximena VengoecheaWhat is your relationship to rest? How about your caretakers’ relationship to rest while you were young? What examples did they set? What attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors did they hold, and how does that still influence you today?Today I’m talking with Ximena Vengoechea about the five rest profiles, productivity dysmorphia, “tiny transition time,” why paid work (no matter how much you love it) doesn’t count as pure play, and how she designed the book to deliver a restful experience beyond just the words themselves.Listen to our previous conversation on the Pivot podcast, 2...
2023-10-3147 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastThe Radical Power of Rest with Ximena Vengoechea We know burnout is real, yet we often don't prioritize rest. Ximena Vengoechea joins Kevin to delve into the means of breaking free from the grind and discovering the value of rest. Ximena highlights the critical role rest plays in both personal well-being and productivity. She shares actionable advice for individuals and leaders on how to integrate rest into their daily lives and foster a rest-friendly work culture. Moreover, the Ximena emphasizes the idea that waiting for a vacation to combat burnout is not the solution; instead, find ways to incorporate rest into our everyday routines. Meet Ximena...
2023-10-1840 min
Out of the Fog with Karen HagerThe Radical Power of Rest with Ximena VengoecheaWhat is the secret to good rest? Many of us push ourselves past the breaking point on a regular basis. The list of responsibilities can seem endless. When someone tells us to “slow down” or “relax” … what does that really mean? Is it even practical? Ximena Vengoechea is here to share practices and insights to help us tap into the restorative power of rest.
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Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work has been featured in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, Forbes, and Huffington Post, among others. Ximena is a contributor at Fast Co...
2023-10-1028 min
60 Mindful MinutesRest Practices with Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea, an expert in all things rest, takes you on a journey through a treasure trove of relaxation techniques that have stood the test of time. Her new book, Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, covers everything from gentle movements, soothing sounds, imaginative visualizations to heartfelt journaling, quality time in nature, and calming meditative practices. Rest Easy is like an open invitation to discover how giving your mind, body, and spirit some well-deserved rest can truly transform your life. Guest Bio Ximena Vengoechea is a...
2023-09-2643 min60 Mindful MinutesRest Practices with Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea, an expert in all things rest, takes you on a journey through a treasure trove of relaxation techniques that have stood the test of time. Her new book, Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest, covers everything from gentle movements, soothing sounds, imaginative visualizations to heartfelt journaling, quality time in nature, and calming meditative practices. Rest Easy is like an open invitation to discover how giving your mind, body, and spirit some well-deserved rest can truly transform your life. Guest Bio Ximena Vengoechea is a...
2023-09-2643 minAll the Books!New Releases and More for September 26, 2023This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Land of Milk and Honey, Black River Orchard, The Unsettled, and more great books!Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.Book Riot's editorial team is writing for casual and power readers alike over at The Deep Dive! During the month of September, all new free subscribers will be entered to win Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, plus 5 mystery books from The...
2023-09-2645 min
Beautiful Voyager36 - Ximena Vengoechea, ResearcherXimena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, illustrator, and the author of the new book, Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest. In this conversation, we dig into what rest really means and why it's not just napping, for example. We talk about her path to writing and her first book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Ximena has worked at Pinterest, Linkedin, and Twitter. She's also a contributor at Fast Company and writes a newsletter, Letters from Ximena. I really loved hearing some of Ximena's i...
2023-09-0636 min
Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David SiegelListen Up: How to Build RapportXimena Vengoechea listens for a living, as an expert in UX Research for Pinterest, and previously for Twitter and LinkedIn. She is also the author of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. Her book is a practical and immediately-applicable guide to empathy and understanding of your fellow humans through conversation. Ximena and David sit down to discuss the United States’s cultural hangups with listening as purely a means to an end, and how to transform this dynamic with just a little bit of effort and curiosity. Their conversation touches on tips for st...
2023-03-1542 min
Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women EntrepreneursHow to Create Products That Millions Will Love Featuring User Research Expert Ximena VengoecheaOne of the biggest fears entrepreneurs face is that their offers won't sell, and it's not an entirely irrational fear. When your service, consulting or coaching offers aren't designed with users in mind, you can experience low to no sales, especially on group programs. This is where the discipline of user research comes in, and Eleanor's guest today is a legitimate pro. Ximena Vengoechea was a UX researcher, mentor, and manager at LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest. She shares the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when designing new offers and the kind of mistakes that result in lo...
2023-03-1450 min
The Art of Leadership DailyAOLD 109 | Ximena Vengoechea on the Value of Silence in a ConversationXimena Vengoechea describes to Carey why it's important to value silence during a conversation. Get more on this conversation by going to http://theartofleadershipdaily.com/. Brought to you by: The Art of Leadership Academy's Preaching Cheat Sheet You no longer need to worry if your sermon is going to connect or not. The Preaching Cheat Sheet is a 10-step checklist you can use to ensure your sermons are engaging, relevant, and memorable. To download your free copy, go to https://preachingcheatsheet.com/ and join 20,000 pastors who are using it too.
2022-11-0905 min
The Art EngagerHow to use body language to create engagementBody language is defined as ‘the conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated’.When we talk about body language we’re talking about a wide range of human expression - such as posture, eye contact, use of space, voice, gesture, and so on.And these are signals that communicate with us nonverbally, they are ‘wordless signals’ that can be indicators of engagement.These signals are quite often done instinctively, rather than consciously too.Being both aware of and able to read these signals helps us to create...
2022-10-0616 min
What Am I Missing?Boundaries“Opinions are like assholes …” - GoodreadsDuty Calls - XKCDR-Words: Refusing Research - Eve Tuck and K. Wayne YangThe Feeling WheelSlapping incidentWe Have The Right To Not Be Annoyed - Ijeoma OluoLife’s KitchenListen Like You Mean It - Ximena Vengoechea
2022-09-0236 min
New Books in PsychologyXimena Vengoechea, "Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection" (Portfolio, 2021)Today I talked to Ximena Vengoechea about Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio, 2021).What’s your default listening mode? Are you perhaps a pivoter, a distractor, a withdrawer, an explorer or, like today’s guest, an innate problem-solver trying to find a solution to whatever is troubling the person you’re having a conversation with? Three different kinds of difficult conversations get covered here: 1) an imbalance-of-power conversation between a boss and a subordinate; 2) a competitive-conversation between divorced parents navigating childcare; and 3) a regressive-conversation where an elderly parent and child can easily fa...
2022-06-1628 min
New Books in Business, Management, and MarketingXimena Vengoechea, "Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection" (Portfolio, 2021)Today I talked to Ximena Vengoechea about Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio, 2021).What’s your default listening mode? Are you perhaps a pivoter, a distractor, a withdrawer, an explorer or, like today’s guest, an innate problem-solver trying to find a solution to whatever is troubling the person you’re having a conversation with? Three different kinds of difficult conversations get covered here: 1) an imbalance-of-power conversation between a boss and a subordinate; 2) a competitive-conversation between divorced parents navigating childcare; and 3) a regressive-conversation where an elderly parent and child can easily fa...
2022-06-1624 min
Dan Hill's EQ SpotlightXimena Vengoechea, "Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection" (Portfolio, 2021)Today I talked to Ximena Vengoechea about Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio, 2021).What’s your default listening mode? Are you perhaps a pivoter, a distractor, a withdrawer, an explorer or, like today’s guest, an innate problem-solver trying to find a solution to whatever is troubling the person you’re having a conversation with? Three different kinds of difficult conversations get covered here: 1) an imbalance-of-power conversation between a boss and a subordinate; 2) a competitive-conversation between divorced parents navigating childcare; and 3) a regressive-conversation where an elderly parent and child can easily fa...
2022-06-1627 min
Digital Learning RadioInspired to Learn from PodcastsIn this season Kathryn and Laura are inspired to learn and inspired to share. Each week they discuss the ongoing story of their learning as they engage in reflective practice to connect their ideas and continuously grow. This week Kathryn and Laura discuss their shared inspiration: learning from podcasts! Transcript Reflection Form: Complete the Reflection Form to share what you learned, and how you plan to integrate the information from this week’s episode! Resources: Serial Podcast Laura’s share: Brene Brown’s Podcasts | Today Explained Kathryn’s share: Curious Minds at Work with...
2022-04-2131 min
Design To Be ConversationXimena Vengoechea: How to uncover hidden needs in a conversationIn today’s episode, I speak with Ximena Vengoechea. Ximena is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of the new book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio/Penguin Random House). She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter on tech, culture, career, and creativity. She is best known for her project The Life Audit. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in...
2022-04-1951 min
Long Story ShortLong Story Short, Hearing & Listening Are Not The SameThis week Skye & Amanda read Listen Like You Mean It by Ximena Vengoechea and discuss the author’s ultimate guide to becoming an empathetic listener. The two discuss Vengoechea’s tips for cultivating a listening mindset, staying present in conversation, observing and taking cues from your conversation partner and deepening our understanding of others. The ladies break down the different default listening modes that exist and assess which ones they relate to. Learn where they find their strengths and areas for growth when it comes to making a safe and vulnerable space for communication and connection.
2022-04-071h 31
The Greg McKeown Podcast87. What's Essential: How To Hear What Really Matters with Ximena VengoecheaHow well are you listening to your life? Truly listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give. And we can all get better at doing it. That’s why I invited Ximena Vengoechea, author of Listen Like You Mean It, to join me on this week’s episode of the What’s Essential podcast. In our conversation, we explore how becoming a better listener will make your life better. And Ximena shares ideas on how you can reclaim genuine connection in our age of distraction. Credits:
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2022-01-2435 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 265: Caleb Mason On What He's Learned In 2021: Loving People WellIn this episode, Caleb talks about what he's learned in 2021 about loving people well.Links MentionedCarey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Ximena Vengoechea On What She Learned About the User Experience at LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest, and the Power of Listening Like You Mean It
2021-12-3028 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastKevin's Lessons from the Top Episodes of 2021Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2021. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. Podcasts Mentioned Connecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena Vengoechea Helping Leaders Change the World for the Better with Bill Novelli Building Exceptional Relationships with David Bradford and Carole Robin Understanding Collaboration with Carlos Valdes-Dapena Mastering Your Thoughts and Emotions with Todd Stottlemyre This episode is brought to you by… Unleashing Your Remarkable Potential, Kevin's free weekly e-newsletter. It's full of articles and resources to help you become a more confident and successful le...
2021-12-2928 min
ReconsideringEpisode 5: Listen like you mean it with Ximena VengoecheaListening. It’s a skill that is hard to perfect in a world filled with distractions. But cultivating a satisfying life filled with rich relationships, growth, and connection requires this foundational skill. Getting good at listening to others can also help you tune into your own inner dialogue and emotional state.In this episode, Ximena Vengeochea, author of “Listen like you mean it” explains the art of listening and why it makes us better thought partners at work and at home, provide us with some tips for cultivating the listening mindset, and shares how we can become more e...
2021-11-091h 00
The WorkWell Podcast™Ximena Vengoechea on becoming a better listenerOn this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, about really listening to develop stronger relationships and how to train ourselves to be better listeners.
2021-11-0332 minThe WorkWell Podcast™Ximena Vengoechea on becoming a better listenerOn this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator, about really listening to develop stronger relationships and how to train ourselves to be better listeners.
2021-11-0332 min
Ellevate Network: Conversations With Women Changing the Face of BusinessEpisode 277: The Importance of Listening, with Ximena VengoecheaThis week, we sit down with Ximena Vengoechea to discuss how she got her start in tech, the different modes of listening, and tips for holding better conversations. Tune in for a deep dive into how you can listen with intention!
2021-10-1232 minThe Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 245: The Library: Shang-Chi, Lost, the Making of Biblical Womanhood, CHVRCHES, Beth Moore, and ListeningIn this episode, Caleb talks about what he's been learning.Links MentionedCarey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast Episode 432: Ximena VengoecheaBeth Moore QuoteHe Said She Said by CHVRCHESCHVRCHES Return With "He Said She Said" by Angie MartoccioThe Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Alison BarrThe Storm: A Lost Rewatch PodcastThe Reclamation of Shang-Chi by Daniel Chin
2021-09-3035 min
Read to Lead Podcast386: How to Listen Like You Mean It with Ximena VengoecheaIn Listen Like You Mean It, Ximena offers an essential listening guide for our times, revealing tried-and-true strategies honed in her own research sessions and drawn from interviews with marriage counselors, podcast hosts, life coaches, journalists, filmmakers, and other listening experts.
2021-08-3135 min
Take The LeadListen Like You Mean It: Heartfelt Connections With Ximena VengoecheaHow can you listen like you mean it? The key is to adapt the listening mode to what's needed in a given conversation. Dr. Diane Hamilton’s guest today is Ximena Vengoechea, the author of Listen Like You Mean It. Ximena talks with Dr. Diane about how there are 11 default listening modes. Each has its virtues and pitfalls. You need to practice the art of identifying which listening mode is most appropriate for each conversation. In doing so, you’ll deeply and truly connect with the other person. Tune in to listen like you mean it! ...
2021-08-231h 01
IntangiblesListening - Ximena Vengoechea 060Ximena Vengoechea is a researcher, writer, and illustrator who works on personal and professional development. She has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse and writes Letters from Ximena, a newsletter on tech, culture, career, and creativity. She is best known for her project The Life Audit. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in the tech industry, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. She is also the author of ‘Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection’. She and I spen...
2021-08-1250 min
The Mojo SessionsXimena Vengoechea - What Great Listeners Know About Being a Great ListenerDo you consider yourself a good listener? Experts believe that many of us overestimate our listening abilities. There is an art to listening and perhaps why we are feeling so unheard is that it's a forgotten art. Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator who has worked at Pinterest, Twitter and LinkedIn. Ximena writes for Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, Huff Post, & Fast Company. Her valuable new book, Listen Like You Mean It is beautifully written and will change the way you listen. Ximena has been described as a professional listener. Is that how she would d...
2021-08-121h 11How to Be Awesome at Your Job691: How to Listen Like You Mean It with Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea breaks down the formula for effective listening. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The psychological trick to help you stay in the conversation 2) The questions that create better conversation 3) The cues to look out for in a conversation Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep691 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT XIMENA — Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huf...
2021-08-0542 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 432 | Ximena Vengoechea on What She Learned About the User Experience at LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest, and the Power of Listening Like You Mean ItThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.
2021-07-291h 08The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCNLP 432 | Ximena Vengoechea on What She Learned About the User Experience at LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest, and the Power of Listening Like You Mean ItThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast is a podcast all about leadership, change and personal growth. The goal? To help you lead like never before—in your church or in your business.
2021-07-291h 08
The Revelation ProjectEpisode 85: Ximena Vengoechea - Listen Like You Mean ItI have long believed that the most powerful, useful, and underutilized skill we have at our disposal is the skill of listening.
If you want to help heal the world and create peace on earth - learn to listen!
Meet Ximena. She’s brilliant, articulate, and passionate about helping others develop this powerful skill. We had such a rich conversation about how learning this skill can quite literally change everything for the better.
Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in In...
2021-07-2857 min
The Upgrade by LifehackerHow to Have Deeper Conversations, With Ximena VengoecheaThis week we're chatting with writer and user researcher Ximena Vengoechea about how to improve on our listening skills and have better, deeper conversations. Listen to hear Ximena give great tips on how to be more present in a conversation, how to set boundaries when you're someone's default listening ear, and the best kinds of questions to ask to prompt more interesting interactions. Ximena's new book is called, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
2021-07-1936 min
Seek The Joy PodcastListen Like You Mean It: Ximena Vengoechea on Reclaiming the Lost Art of True ConnectionXimena Vengoechea, a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection, joins Sydney for a conversation on creating space for more meaningful conversations through listening.
If post-pandemic socializing has felt a little more awkward than you anticipated, then this conversation is for you. We dive into what we need to know about having conversations after COVID, developing a listening mindset, qualities of a good...
2021-07-0648 min
2 Pages with MBS19. How to Overcome Loneliness: Ximena Vengoechea x “Reclaiming Conversation”There are times when I feel sad. My sadness is often accompanied by feelings of loneliness - I feel disconnected from people and what’s really vital in my life. Perhaps, you also experience this. Today’s guest is Ximena Vengoechea, someone with unique insights into connection. She works in the tech industry as a ‘user researcher,’ but this is not Ximena’s sole title; she is also an artist, a facilitator, and a writer. In this episode, she shares the essence of productive conversation and how to ensure that neither party is left feeling lonely. Get book links and resources at...
2021-06-1539 min
Scheer IntelligenceHas Silicon Valley made it impossible for us to listen?
Ximena Vengoechea wants to teach us how to listen again with her new book “Listen Like You Mean It,” but is that even possible in a capitalist world?
2021-06-1134 min
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeXimena Vengoechea on The Power and Skill of ListeningXimena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is the author of the new book, 'Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection'.This episode is brought to you by: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-06-0138 min
Pivot with Jenny BlakeConduct a Relationship Audit with Ximena VengoecheaWith exhaustion and empathy fatigue encroaching upon so many of us, perhaps it's time to take a relationship audit: who are the takers in your life and work, and who are the energizers? Equally important, how are you showing up for others?In her new book, Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection, and in this conversation, Ximena Vengoechea is helping us elevate our listening lenses so we can be more present with others, while still managing our own energy reserves.Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator...
2021-05-2348 min
BrainfluenceListen to Win with Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., The Washington Post, Newsweek, and Huffington Post. She is a contributor at Fast Company and The Muse, and is best known for her project The Life Audit. An experienced manager, mentor, and researcher in the tech industry, she previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Ximena joins us today to discuss the long lost art of listening as a means of connecting with others, including how to differentiate between what people say and what they actually d...
2021-05-2033 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastConnecting with Others Through Listening with Ximena VengoecheaErnest Hemingway said, "When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." Ximena Vengoechea thinks Ernest may be on to something. She is the author of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection. As a user researcher, she understands the importance of listening for understanding. This is true for product research and organizational success. Often, we find ourselves default listening. We are sort of paying attention, yet we don't get the true experience or the emotions of the talker. Ximena tells Kevin we need to move to empathetic listening, which starts with the intention t...
2021-04-2138 min
This Is the AuthorS6 E27: Jodi Cohen, Marc and Angel Chernoff, and Ximena VengoecheaS6 E27: In this episode, meet the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils Jodi Cohen, coauthors Marc and Angel Chernoff, and writer and tech researcher Ximena Vengoechea. Healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy relationships: what better way to start the spring season? Listen in as each of these authors talk about what inspired them to write their books. Plus, hear their stories from the audio recording booth.
Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body by Jodi Cohen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/634410/essential-oils-to-boost-the-brain-and-heal-the-body/
1000+ Little Habits of Happy, Successful Relationships by Marc Chernoff and Angel Chernoff: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio...
2021-04-1320 min60 Mindful MinutesHow to Become Deeply Curious About Other People with Ximena VengoecheaFor episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode125/ Description When we're not paying attention, listening is something we mostly do on autopilot. We hear people but we're often missing crucial opportunities to go deeper and create authentic, lasting connections. In her book, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection, Ximena Vengoechea shares tried-and-true strategies and techniques for not only improving listening and building rapport, but for discovering who people truly are at their core. Honed in her own research sessions and drawn from interviews, Ximena offers a w...
2021-04-1356 min60 Mindful MinutesHow to Become Deeply Curious About Other People with Ximena VengoecheaFor episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode125/ Description When we're not paying attention, listening is something we mostly do on autopilot. We hear people but we're often missing crucial opportunities to go deeper and create authentic, lasting connections. In her book, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection, Ximena Vengoechea shares tried-and-true strategies and techniques for not only improving listening and building rapport, but for discovering who people truly are at their core. Honed in her own research sessions and drawn from interviews, Ximena offers a w...
2021-04-1356 min
BiggerPockets Real Estate PodcastThe Superpower of Listening: Get More Out of Your Conversations
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone has had to ask you to repeat something multiple times? It’sfrustrating when you’re trying to tell someone something and they just won’t listen, but what about all the times you’ve been distracted in a conversation? There are a handful of reasons why humans aren’t great at listening, but the benefits to becoming a true listener are off the charts. Better connections, more trust, and happier relationships just to tout a few.In her book, Listen Like You Mean It, Ximena Vengoechea talks about why listening is...
2021-04-111h 17
The Jason Marc Campbell Business PodcastLearn The One Skill That Will Lead You To True Connection - Ximena VengoecheaFor many of us, listening is simply something we do on autopilot. We hear just enough of what others say to get our work done, maintain friendships, and be polite with our neighbors. Fortunately, listening can be improved—and Ximena Vengoechea, a researcher, writer, and author of "Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection," can show you how to improve your skills with Jason Marc Campbell. Get ready to have your listening skill transformed. Ximena Vengoechea is a San Francisco-based user researcher, writer, illustrator, and author, whose work covers personal and...
2021-04-0827 min
Breakthrough BuildersListen Like You Mean It: Ximena VengoecheaXimena Vengoechea has a knack for writing the right thing at the right moment. From her first article that became an editor’s pick on Medium to her widely heralded Life Audit, Ximena’s ability to provide creative solutions to the hard problems of everyday living has earned her a devoted following. Her new book Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection couldn’t be more timely in a world where being in the physical presence of others feels like the exception rather than the norm.In her talk with Jesse, Ximena descri...
2021-04-0735 min
The Meaning Movement: Rediscover your Passion, Avoid Burnout, and Do Work You Love.How to Listen with Ximena VengoecheaOur guest today has had a fascinating career path. I could say that about all our guest, really. Who hasn't had a fascinating career path? But that's some of what makes these conversations so important! It's rarely linear. It never looks the way you think it will. But I digress. When Ximena Vengoechea realized that the path she was on wasn't going to take her where she wanted to go, she started researching and exploring her curiosity around startups and tech. I love the process that she cre...
2021-03-3051 min
All the Books!New Releases and More for March 30, 2021This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, Remote Work Revolution, Of Women and Salt, and more great books.Pick up an All the Books! shirt, sticker, and more right here.Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book.Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For a complete list of books discuss...
2021-03-3038 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentListen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection by Ximena VengoecheaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/445766 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection Author: Ximena Vengoechea Narrator: Ximena Vengoechea Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 57 minutes Release date: March 30, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: “Full of revealing, instantly applicable ideas for leveraging your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses.” —Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife For many of us, listening is simply something we do on autopilot. We hear just enough of what ot...
2021-03-3010 min
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 249: Ximena Vengoechea on Life Audits, Listener Drain, and Reclaiming the Lost Art of True ConnectionXimena Vengochea is the author of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Portfolio). We talk about: Life audits Listening (duh) Interviewing And listener drain Follow the show on social media @CNFPod and consider being a member at patreon.com/cnfpod.
2021-03-2658 min
Your Working LifeYour Working Life - Ximena VengoechehXimena Vengoechea talks about her modern listening playbook and how to reclaim the lost art of true connection.
2021-03-1522 min
Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the BrainThe Psychology of Notifications: How to Send Triggers that Work-Nir&FarNir’s Note: This post was co-authored with Ximena Vengoechea. Ximena is a design researcher at Twitter and will be speaking at this year’s Habit Summit.
In his famed experiments, Ivan Pavlov trained his dogs to associate mealtime with the ring of a bell. Pavlov found he could elicit an involuntary physical response in his dogs with a simple jingle. Every time his bell rang, the dogs began to salivate.Today, the beeps, buzzes, rings, flags, pushes, and pings blasting from our phones prompt a similar response. They are the Pavlovian bell of the 21st century and the...
2019-07-2907 min