How to Help People Feel Comfortable | Episode 179

About this episode

Keegan discusses his insights on making people feel comfortable during conversations.

A friend asked me what I thought my superpower was. I think mine is the ability to make people feel comfortable. A big part of our podcast is having open and vulnerable conversations with some of the best athletes in the world. We try really hard to make them feel comfortable, seen, and valued and that allows for a beautiful, open, and sometimes really vulnerable conversation. In this one, I break down the six things I've learned about making people feel comfortable: Slow down when you first meet someone Remembering someone's name is the best compliment you can give them Become genuinely interested in other people Give specific compliments Physical touch Smile Follow us on Instagram: @keeganandcompanypodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Keegan Hipgrave

Topics covered

• comfort
• vulnerability
• communication
• relationships
• athletes

Keywords

• superpower
• open conversations
• compliments
• physical touch
• smiling

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