Simple, genuine strategies to put people at ease and create unshakable rapport?
Building genuine connections is key -
Rooted in empathy, presence, and listening.
Whether meeting someone new, or deepening a bond;
Let's dive into it. 👇
1/7 Presence, not perfection
If I had to sum up the key to connection?
'Listen more than you talk.'
Make eye contact that says,
"I'm fully engaged."
Subtle gestures, nods and mirroring,
shows you're in sync.
When someone feels seen and heard,
trust naturally follows.
2/7 🔑 Want instant rapport?
Show genuine curiosity!
Be genuinely curious and ask open-ended questions:
"Tell me more about that"
People reveal when they sense interest is real.
Drop the agenda, it's not just about what you say,
but how deeply you listen.
3/7 💬 The key to putting someone at ease?
Match their energy.
Too calm when they’re excited?
Too intense when they’re relaxed?
Either can create discomfort.
Tune into their vibe, mirror their pace.
People love interacting with those who "get" them.
4/7 Ever notice how laughter breaks tension?
Humor can be a powerful tool to create rapport too.
The secret is light, positive humor -
Lightening the mood never hurts.
A shared smile can make even the most formal setting feel personal and warm.
5/7 🤝 Compliments done right are magic.
Acknowledging someone's effort or unique quality,
and genuinely express why will always resonate.
Be specific, be sincere, and you’ll build a bridge of trust in seconds.
6/7 💭 Silence isn’t awkward; it’s golden.
After someone speaks, pause a moment before responding.
That silence tells them you’re absorbing their words, not just waiting to reply.
It’s a small act that leaves a big impression of attentiveness and respect.
7/7 🗝️ The phrase to create instant connection?
“Tell me more. So I can understand how you feel”
Empathy dissolves walls and invites honesty.
When you genuinely understand, rapport follows like a magnet because you can suggest solutions that attract.
To Conclude:
After 20 years in Coaching -
Rapport is still -
what makes all the difference.
If people feel you have their best interests at heart.
They will become comfortable opening up to you.
And the more they do - the better you can help them.
Yours. 💘
Michael Masters.
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