Why listen to silence? Perhaps the answer lies in something Gloria Steinem once said about the truth: “The truth will set you free, but first, it will piss you off.” Silence, like truth, can be uncomfortable at first. It forces us to confront what’s going on beneath the surface, the noise we often ignore, the thoughts we push away, and the emotions we bury. But just as truth is liberating once we’ve processed the initial discomfort, silence too has the potential to set us free, offering clarity, peace, and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Silence is the thread that runs through everything I do. As a coach and facilitator, I’ve helped people in meaningful ways, drawing on my leadership and entrepreneurial background. But it’s not just the actions themselves that matter, it’s the space between them. My life is a tapestry of passions: photography, hiking, meditation, forest bathing, walking, and long stretches of ocean gazing. Silence permeates each of these practices, offering a deeper connection to both the world and myself.
As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote in Le Petit Prince:
"Words are the source of misunderstandings."
I’ve found myself continually benefiting from silence. I’m captivated by its depth, power, and potential, the quiet wisdom it offers and the many ways it enriches our lives.
Beyond its initial benefit of reducing stimuli and calming our nervous system, silence offers so much more. It provides clearer access to our thoughts, giving us the opportunity to observe their patterns. After all, we can only change what we first notice. Additionally, silence can connect us to what I like to call a "deeper knowing", a profound sense of insight and understanding.
As an executive coach, I’ve found that silence is an incredible tool. It’s not just about the absence of noise, it’s about creating space for clarity, understanding, and transformation.
I've come to appreciate silence as a source of self-awareness, healing, rest and charging batteries (especially for the introverted among us), deep listening, conflict resolution, coaching, negotiating, and even mending relationships.
Silence plays a vital role in helping us discern the "noise" and static of everyday life from the real signals: our intuition, inner compass, and inner knowing. When we embrace silence, we create the stillness needed to tune into our true selves, our true values and make decisions rooted in authenticity and purpose.
I believe that, when used intentionally, silence becomes a superpower. It can sharpen your listening, enhance your decision-making, and deepen your connections.
Hi, I’m Monika, Strengths Coach, facilitator, social-profit organization leader, and photographer. I’m here to help you own your vision for meaningful growth and transformation, uncover your unique leadership strengths, and empower you and your team to thrive and create lasting impact. Passionate about driving change within, around, and beyond, I love supporting fellow change-makers on their journeys.
I hope you’ll visit often, and I look forward to connecting and working together!
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