Brian Smith is one of the most natural, intelligent and compassionate speakers, podcast hosts and authors I have had the good fortune to work with.
For viewers of Brian's talks and podcasts, he is offering a fresh and needed approach to recovery through loss. His compassion and natural ability to connect with those he interviews as well as podcast viewers I believe comes from his rich experience in life and personal loss. This, combined with his own spiritual nature imbued with wisdom, and his ability to be real and present in life, never dismissing others' pain or world views, allows a healing journey for those of us called to speak with him as guests or listen to his podcasts and talks.
For those he is working with or interviewing, there is a deep feeling of being heard and seen, so rare in our current culture of assessing people as commodities for our own personal gain. Instead Brian is sincerely interested in the person he is speaking with, their experience, and their feelings. Our exchange was authentic, natural and to me, had a life of its own- always respecting and appreciating those that may be listening in the future, and how they can be supported in their own journey.
In working with people, I believe Brian is primarily interested in their needs and connecting in a way that potentially offers new views, perspectives or information that give his guests and viewers permission to be more vulnerable and open-minded.
For all these reasons, I feel Brian and all his offerings are much needed gifts to the world we share together today.