7 Ways To Build Rapport And Show You Care

Talks With Toni

Toni shares the top ways to build rapport with your audience. Building rapport needs to be considered by every speaker whenever and whatever the platform.

You can build rapport with others by letting people know you understand how they feel but if you fail to build any rapport with your audience they can quickly feel disconnected and your message can be lost.

Toni shares great practical tips for building rapport anyone can use along with the reasons why you should be using them in this informative episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Be yourself and be genuine - model yourself on the best people but always be yourself and never be a puppet.
• Be friendly - this is a vital aspect of being approachable. There is a difference between being inspiring and immeasurable when others think they can never be like you.
• Show a real interest – to build rapport you need to ask questions and interact, making sure you are listening to others. Find the common ground and things will be much easier
• Build rapport – you need to be able to build a connection through talking at a deeper level.
• Share your story – this is about creating a connection. You need to paint a picture with your conversation. The lost part of sales is the storytelling side.
• Eye contact-making good eye contact helps to build a deeper connection and rapport.
• Be aware of the culture – you need to be able to adapt to the needs of the audience whilst making sure your message remains the same and is heard.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There is a difference between being confident and cocky’

‘Small things make a big difference’

‘There has to be a genuine interest in building rapport with others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

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