The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
The Orange Twist is a short-form weekly podcast for organizational leaders, HR professionals, and coaches navigating the complex terrain of leadership, culture, and change. Hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MBA MCC, a seasoned leadership advisor and executive coach, each under-10-minute episode offers fresh, thought-provoking reflections that blend professional insight with personal inquiry.
Rooted in the work of thinkers like Robert Kegan, Robert Anderson, Peter Senge, Byron Katie, and others, this podcast explores the hidden dynamics shaping teams, systems, and self. From unexpected tensions in the boardroom to the quiet signals of organizational stuckness, The Orange Twist reveals how expanding our inner awareness can transform how we lead and how we live.
Designed for busy professionals who want depth without fluff, The Orange Twist invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters in your work—and beyond.
The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes.
Episode 16 — Listening Beyond Words: The Skill That Unlocks Trust and Insight
What if the most powerful leadership tool isn’t what you say… but how you listen?
In this episode, Giovanna D’Alessio unpacks the quiet superpower of deep listening — not as a soft skill, but as a form of leadership intelligence. Through intimate stories and practical guidance, she shows how truly being with someone — without rushing to fix, advise, or respond — can unlock clarity, trust, and transformation.
You’ll hear:
- What most leaders mistake for listening — and why it matters
- How deep listening impacts team dynamics, decision-making, and culture
- Five simple ways to practice deep listening in your day-to-day leadership
- Why being understood is a biological need — and how meeting it creates safety, insight, and ownership
If you want to lead with more presence, more connection, and more impact — this episode is a powerful reminder:
The leaders who listen beyond words are the ones others trust to go beyond limits.
The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders.
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