Ep 92 The Quiet Exit — Susan Braakman on the Courage to Walk Away and Listen Again
15 minutes | Leadership | Listening | Integrity
What happens when you stop being heard and start truly listening?
In this episode, Susan Braakman, founder of Listen Consulting, joins Gina Dunn to talk about the moment she walked away from a workplace that no longer reflected her values, and how that choice sparked a life built on empathy and integrity.
When your voice disappears, sometimes it’s the universe asking you to listen.
In this reflective Morning Cup of Brand Spark conversation, Susan Braakman, founder of Listen Consulting, shares how leaving a company that stopped listening became the start of her life’s real work.
She and Gina Dunn talk about: Why listening is leadership, not silence How fear-based cultures mute empathy The difference between hearing and understanding The courage it takes to walk away from misalignment 🎧 Listen now
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