How to Tame Your Advice Monster and Become a Better Listener | Michael Bungay Stanier
From The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose by Eric Zimmer
June 5, 2026 · 1h 5m
About this episode
Michael Bungay Stanier discusses how to tame your advice monster and become a better listener.
In this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier, author of the bestselling The Coaching Habit, discusses how to tame your advice monster and become a better listener. Michael shares the surprising story of self-publishing after multiple rejections, and discusses core coaching principles like staying curious longer and asking better questions. He explores paradoxes in coaching, including balancing humility with confidence and being both fierce and loving. Michael also reflects on personal growth, integrating one’s shadow side, and maintaining perspective after achieving extraordinary success. A Weekly Bite of Wisdom: Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, Eric shares a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You'll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist featuring a recap of the week's episodes. It's free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/newsletter. Exciting News!!! How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful…
People in this episode
Host: Eric Zimmer
Guest: Michael Bungay Stanier
Topics covered
- coaching
- listening skills
- personal growth
- self-publishing
- curiosity
- questioning
Keywords
- coaching
- listening
- personal growth
- self-publishing
- curiosity
- questions
- advice monster
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Coaching Habit
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