This is the fifty-second session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk features intimate conversations with leading thinkers and creators, revealing the stories, struggles, and insights that shape their work.
Today’s guest is Julian Treasure, a globally renowned sound and communication expert whose five TED Talks—especially "How to Speak So That People Want to Listen"—have garnered over 160 million views. Julian is the author of award-winning books like "How to Be Heard" and "Sound Business", and his upcoming book, "Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet", launches in June 2025.
In this episode, Julian shares his journey from music and branding to becoming one of the world’s foremost voices on listening. He explains how sound influences our emotions, behaviors, and health—and why most of us are “listening in a noisy world” without realizing it. He introduces the four effects of sound, the beauty of silence, and how conscious listening can transform leadership, relationships, and even democracy.
🎧 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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