Julian Treasure: Sound Affects - How Sound and Listening Shape Our Lives | Glasp Talk #52

What if sound could change the way you think, feel, and connect?

In the fifty-second episode of Glasp Talk, we sit down with Julian Treasure—a globally renowned sound and communication expert whose five TED Talks, including “How to Speak So That People Want to Listen,” have been viewed more than 160 million times. Julian is the author of How to Be Heard and Sound Business, and his forthcoming book Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet (June 2025) explores how sound impacts every part of human experience.

In this conversation, Julian shares his journey from music and branding to becoming one of the world’s leading voices on listening. He explains how sound shapes our emotions, behaviors, and health—and why so many of us are “listening in a noisy world” without realizing it.

We also cover:
The four powerful effects of sound on our minds and bodies
Why silence is an undervalued resource in modern life
How conscious listening can transform leadership, relationships, and even democracy
Practical ways to improve your listening and communication skills every day

Whether you’re a leader, creator, or simply someone seeking to listen better and live more consciously, this episode will change the way you hear the world.

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🎧 New Book – Sound Affects
Discover Julian’s new book "Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet", available June 3, 2025 (US Edition):
👉 https://geni.us/SoundAffects

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Follow Julian Treasure on social:
X: https://x.com/juliantreasure
LinkedIn:   / juliantreasure  
Website: https://www.juliantreasure.com/
TED Talk:
How to Speak So That People Want to Listen:    • How to Speak So That People Want to Listen...  
5 ways to listen better:    • 5 ways to listen better | Julian Treasure ...  
TED Profile Page: https://www.ted.com/speakers/julian_t...

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📄 Transcript: https://glasp.co/posts/19af13d0-fdf4-...
📰 Newsletter: https://glasp.co/youtube/p/sound-affe...
📝 Summary: https://read.glasp.co/p/the-power-of-...

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