The Lost Art of Listening with Shelagh Rogers

The Lost Art of Listening with Shelagh Rogers

Hosted by Shelley Youngblut

Perhaps the greatest joy of a Wordfest event is being in the room when a writer feels comfortable enough to truly share: about their work, their life, their inner lives. How do you spark this level of intimacy in a public setting? How do you create an environment of mutual trust and generosity? What can we apply about being a good interviewer to our own interactions?

Well, to get to the heart of it, it’s far more about listening than it is about talking – and here’s a rare opportunity to listen to Shelagh Rogers as she shares what she’s gleaned over the years.

Coffee and Tea has been generously donated by our official Festival Caffeine Sponsor, Barrow Coffee Roasters. Be sure to visit the Caffeine Station at the bar (Memorial Park Library, 2nd floor) before the event!

This event is part of Wordfest’s Imaginairium festival, Oct. 11-15, 2023. Connect with 50+ the world’s most arresting writers, thinkers, activators and inspirers, gathered just for you in Calgary, Canada. For more info: wordfest.com