Are You REALLY Listening? (AYRL) was created in response to the pace of modern life. As parents, facilitators, and community builders, we saw how increasingly difficult is to carve out time to really listen to one another, not only but also between generations. Most of us are not failing at connection, we are overwhelmed by competing demands. Screens, schedules, and constant information mean our attention is divided almost all the time. Undivided attention has become rare.

This workshop speaker event offers a structured pause. A chance to step back and reflect on how we communicate, how we listen, and whether we are being as intentional as we’d like to be.

AYRL is not a silver bullet, nor does it promise perfect communication. What it offers is a structured opportunity to pause, reflect, and reassess how we are communicating. Participants gain practical listening tools, engage in guided conversation within a neutral setting, and leave with clear, concrete actions they can implement regularly to strengthen connection.

It is not a guaranteed solution. It is a starting point — one that builds alignment, encourages intention, and provides a realistic framework for staying connected when life inevitably speeds up again.