JUST LISTEN | A 2-Hour Workshop to Transform How We Connect

Stop listening to reply. Start listening to understand. An experiential workshop in Amsterdam on authentic relating. ⚠️PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY IF YOU INTEND TO JOIN THIS EVENT⚠️ 4 years ago, my marriage was falling apart. My wife said: “I feel unsafe with you. Why can’t you just be there for me?” I couldn’t understand it. It took me years to realize: I had never truly listened. I listened to reply, to explain, to defend, to fixbut not to understand. This workshop grew from that painful lesson. I don’t want to teach you how to listen. I want you to *experience* what happens when we stop trying to reply, advise, or fix… and simply listen to understand. 🙋‍♂️Facilitated by Paolo Umberto Orlandi I’m grateful to be trusted by past participants, with 33 five-star reviews on [Hipsy](https://hipsy.nl/maaikeandpaolo) and a 4.9-star rating on [Google](https://share.google/AenYgLKAGmi1MJT4H). 🌱 What to expect • A contained, playful, human space to practice listening • Paired and small-group exercises (no pressure, no performance) • A few simple practices you can take into your relationships. • Tea, snacks, and a short hangout afterwards 🫂 Come alone or bring someone Partner, friend, colleague, parent: all welcome. Coming alone is absolutely fine. 📍 Practicalities • 🗓️ Thursday 8 October 2026 • 🕢 19:00 – 21:00 (doors open 18:30, close 18:50) • ⏳ Keep in mind that the end time might be 30 minutes later depending on group size and energy • 📍 Common Ground, Zeeburgerdijk 265, Amsterdam • 💶 Donation-based (€35 is the average amount people donate, but there's no minimum or maximum) • 👥 Limited to 12 spots • ⚠️ Confirm your presence following this link https://hipsy.nl/event/253617-just-listen-the-experience-of-connection 💬 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!"* ✨ If something in this story felt familiar, come experience it yourself. Listening is the most powerful thing we can do for one another. *Reserve your spot now — only 12 places available.* 👉 https://hipsy.nl/event/253617-just-listen-the-experience-of-connection