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Why Your Questions Kill Conversations (A...

PATRICK KING
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Ever killed a conversation by asking too much, too soon? Learn the funnel questions conversation technique to keep dialogue flowing smoothly without making others feel interrogated. Patrick King breaks down how to ask better questions, guide deeper conversations, and use paraphrasing technique to actually listen—so people want to keep talking to you.

⏱ CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

2:16 Funnel Questions Overview

5:06 Using Funnel Questions in Various Scenarios

8:05 Post-Game Interviews and Question Techniques

13:02 Avoiding Generic Questions for Meaningful Conversations

18:43 Assisting People's Stories in Conversations

22:02 Patrick King’s Approach to Eliciting Stories

In this episode, Patrick King shares his expertise on enhancing your social skills and communication through powerful questioning techniques like funnel questions and therapeutic questioning. Learn how to master effective questioning and improve your conversational flow with tips on asking better questions, paraphrasing technique, and more, all aimed at helping you have deeper conversations that showcase your emotional intelligence in every interaction.

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