What if one of the greatest creative gifts you could offer someone… was your attention? In this episode of The Spark File Podcast, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien explore the transformative work of Nancy Kline and her groundbreaking book Time to Think. Together, they unpack the idea of “thinking environments” — spaces where people can think clearly, creatively, and courageously because they are being listened to without interruption, judgment, rushing, or fixing. They discuss thinking partnerships, the surprising power of silence, why uninterrupted attention can unlock buried insight, and how modern life may be making it harder than ever to hear our own thoughts. If you’ve been craving clarity, creative momentum, deeper listening, or simply a little more room to think… this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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