Javier Pérez Fernández

Active listening is widely recognized as a fundamental skill for effective communication. However, traditional approaches often focus on techniques without addressing the deeper structures that shape how we listen and interpret meaning. This talk introduces an alternative perspective based on the Ontology of Language, which explores how language constructs reality and influences our capacity to truly listen.

Through five key insights, we will explore how listening goes beyond receiving words—it involves interpretation, emotions, and underlying assumptions that shape our interactions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to enhance their listening skills beyond conventional active listening techniques, fostering more meaningful and transformative conversations.