How to be Heard

Julian's message is powerful and it works. As we have learned, the simple things are the ones that matter. I have explored my environment differently after learning more about sounds affecting us and have passed on the knowledge to those who are open minded. I am grateful for his dedication. Mikko Charnay

Julian's in-depth experience and wisdom continue to inspire me not only as a musician, but to better connect with all fellow beings and experiences through the art of listening. Life begins and ends with listening. Dame Evelyn Glennie CH, DBE

Julian Treasure's mastery of his subject and skill at explaining the virtues of sound in our lives with clear, powerful, and fun analogies make How To Be Heard a compelling narrative. It is the go-to resource for learning how to listen and express ourselves in ways that can only enrich our lives. Bernie Krause, Founder, Wild Sanctuary Author, The Great Animal Orchestra

If you're thinking that sound doesn't impact the power of your communication and your outcomes in life, you're simply not listening close enough. Julian Treasure is a pure genius. He understands what motivates and moves people, and it's all in the power of sound. How To Be Heard is an important read and something that everyone needs to hear. Pun intended. Mitch Joel, President, Mirum Author, Six Pixels of Separation & CTRL ALT Delete

It's hard to believe that so much of value could be said about listening and speaking. If everybody was to take this to heart we would have a much-improved world. Those lucky enough to take on board Mr. Treasure's comprehensive treatise can only benefit hugely. Anthony Fitzgerald, Media Expert

Julian's book must be a standard text for all young people, to ensure that listening skills help to create a better world for us to live in. Chris Perry, Global Job Coach

Julian's work helps us to understand how we can become better communicators. His understanding of science, behaviour and content is brought together in a format that makes these concepts accessible. In a world where communication is key in improving relationships, personal, professional, business and politics, Julian brings us undeniable proof that understanding how we communicate is the best approach to improving our skills. His career has been devoted to communication, and we now have access to his amazing knowledge. Claude Lussier, Owner, Modula

Julian takes simple things we take for grantedsound, listening, hearingand amplifies their importance in our everyday life like no other. You simply must follow his work. Gavin Wellington, Armstrong Acoustics

Julian Treasure is a rare expert at the forefront of practical, creative and philosophical thinking around ever-important acts of listening, hearing and the environmental impacts of sound and silence in an increasingly noisy world. Jason Sweeney, Artist & Musician

'Julian Treasure has long since been an inspirational voice for applied sound. His suggestion that politicians' talks should be called listens made me smile at its simplicity and geniality. Julian is well-respected in the small circle of international applied sound communication. He has now firmly occupied the territory of the effects of the spoken word as THE authority. In his new book, he expands the borders from concentration on the recipient to include the transmitter and delivers powerful insights on how to use words to their maximum effect. Apart from that, he is a rather nice bloke! John Groves, Founder, GROVES Sound Branding

I have viewed many of Julian's TED talks and found the content very helpful to support teaching communication. Conscious listening is so important and it is a challenge to get students to listen so the value of my teaching is retained. I am also very interested in the information about background sounds that improve listening and learning. Thank you for this new book I look forward to trying out your exercises. I think your information is excellent. Karen C. Engels

How to be Heard has had a positive effect on my conscious ability to listen and communicate better. The book is a must read for anyone who wants to improve their listening skills and understand the effect sound has on day to day life. It has benefitted my business; improved dialogue between the team and made us happier, calmer and most of all made us feel we are heard! Karen Oliver MD, Zebedee Creations

Julian Treasure is such an important voice in a world so saturated in noise. Everyone should follow his excellent and timely lessons. Stop the chatter and start listeningpreferably to him! Liza Dezfouli, Writer

As a colleague at the Audio Branding Society, I had the pleasure of meeting Julian Treasure several times. I also have been following his work for quite a while. In my opinion, Julian redefined the term sound expert, opening new paths to audio wisdom. Manuel Faria, Owner, Indigo

Julian invites us to consider the power of listening (really listening!); to think about the impact of sound upon our lives; to ponder our own sound. He asks us to take time out, to reflect on what we say and how we say it. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with noise he encourages us stop, listen and dissect the wheat from the chaff. In the vast array of books on self-improvement and well-being Julian's latest should be a must-read. Mark Forsbury

Julian provides a number of very hands-on tools that help one to be heard by the right audience in all areas of one's life from making sure one speaks audibly to receive the right coffee in a noisy coffee shop, to having an audience of 100 people follow one's presentation at work. Incredibly powerful. Martina Meyer zu Selhausen

A must-read from the master of communication, Julian Treasure. Michael Charnley-Heaton, Founder & CEO, Radioworks

Julian's books are a source of inspiration for us acousticians and thousands of other professionals around the world. He has written the bible of acoustics with Sound Business. His new book shows his amazing insights in the world of sound and communications. It's simply brilliant! Michiel Post, Acoustician, Post Acoustics Amsterdam NL

Julian's message is powerful and it works. As we have learned, the simple things are the ones that matter. I have explored my environment differently after learning more about sounds affecting us and have passed on the knowledge to those who are open minded. I am grateful for his dedication. Mikko Charnay

Julian is an exceptional mentor, guide in voice training and pioneer in a unique, largely unexplored field of speaking and listening. His new book is a MUST READ for everybody who wants to influence and feel acknowledged. Rajeev Supekar, B. Tech., P. Eng., PMP

Julian is on the cutting edge of changing how many perceive our world, with practical advice mixed with a fresh and innovative approach around the fields of sound and communication. I have benefitted from his advice and generosity and I would advise anyone to tune in to his world and thinking Richard Francis, Founder, Senscape

I've attended Julian's workshops and shared his TED talk in my classes. His insights and wisdom on listening are engaging and so worth adapting! Seth Lewis, Lecturer in Business & Hospitality

Julian Treasure wants to make the world a better sounding place. In my book, that's worth listening to. Simon Honywill, Consultant Sound EngineerGlastonbury Festivals, TED Global

Julian's books should be bibles for anyone who works in sound communication. I've been doing it for 40 years, teaching it for 20, and still I learn from him every time I open a page. Tony Hertz, Hertz: Radio & Brand Sound, Manila

Julian Treasure's book nails the fundamentals of our most important skills, speaking and listening, which are so often forgottenand that's where all the problems arise. Tushar Das

Julian Treasure's listening strategies are a gift to us all, personally and professionally. We are all slowly drowning in an ocean of moder…