JUST LISTEN | The Experience of Connection

About this event

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

4 years ago I was sitting on my bed with tears in my eyes.

My marriage was falling apart.

One sentence my wife had said kept playing in my head:

“I feel unsafe with you. Why can't you just be there for me?”

I couldn't understand it.

How could she feel unsafe with me? I'm such a lovable and sweet guy.

It took me years to realize something painful:

I had never truly listened to her.

I listened to reply.
To explain myself.
To defend myself.
To help.
To fix.

But not really to connect.

So I started practicing.

With my wife. My friends. My kids. Anyone who would let me 😅

And slowly, something changed.

Eventually my wife told me:

“I don't know what you did, but something really changed. After so long, I again look forward to coming home to you.”

We still have ups and downs, but that's one of the reasons this workshop exists.

🌱 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏?

We all want to be heard.

But being listened to can feel surprisingly uncomfortable.

Taking space. Having someone's full attention. Saying what's actually there without being interrupted, advised, or fixed.

JUST LISTEN is an invitation to experience both sides: to really listen, and to let yourself be listened to.

Expect games, honest sharing, laughter, and moments of deep connection with yourself and others.

There will be no teachings and no pressure to share anything you don't want to.

Just an invitation to connect and play along.

📍 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒

✨ Limited to 16 spots
🚪 Doors open at 18:30
⚠️ Arrive on time, doors close at 18:50
🕢 19:00 – 21:00 (keep in mind that the event might finish 30 min later depending on the size and energy of the group)
☕ Tea & snacks included
💌 Recap + practical tools sent afterwards
🤝 Short hangout afterwards if you feel like staying
📸 A few photos may be taken during the workshop to capture the experience and share future events. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know when you arrive.

💛 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

JUST LISTEN is fully donation-based.

Why? What we'll experience are fundamental human needs, not luxury.

After the session, you're invited to contribute whatever feels right to you. You can do so by QR code or cash.

⚠️Spots are limited, so if you reserve one, please only do so if you intend to come. If your plans change, just let me know as soon as possible so someone else can take your place.

💬 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍

“I felt the desire to sign up, but I didn't really know why. After the event, it became very clear. I'm so happy I went.”

“It was the first time I really dared to speak my truth in front of other people. I never, ever do that.”

“I came across this event during a difficult moment in my life, feeling lonely and facing a relationship crisis. In just two hours, I felt truly listened to and connected with others. The atmosphere of trust and openness was amazing. We all need to feel understood and connected. It was powerful!"

✨ 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

If you sometimes miss real connection and enjoy playful yet deep moments with other humans, this workshop might be for you.

Looking forward to sharing this experience together,

Paolo