Great interviews are about creating moments that make a listener lean in and say, “Wow, I didn’t expect them to go there.” One of the simplest ways to do that is by asking intimacy building questions that encourage the guest to open up and reveal their inner thoughts. That’s not always easy, but we’re not talking about awkward intimacy. The kind that makes a guest feel safe, seen, and willing to open up in ways they don’t with every other host.
Psychologists have actually studied this. Certain conversation topics consistently deepen connections between people. If you build these into your prep, you’ll not only get stronger answers, you’ll deliver Mic Drop Moments, the unforgettable payoffs that stick with your audience.
Here are six categories to develop intimacy building questions to keep in your back pocket.
