64. Building Extraordinary Relationships: The 5 Habits of Human Connection with Riaz Meghji

Riaz Meghji has over 20 years of experience as a broadcast interviewer and presenter for several brands. He now serves as a human connection keynote speaker, helping leaders build trust, meaningful relationships, and inclusive cultures in our hybrid reality.    His unique insights have been featured in various publications like Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Financial Post. As an author of the bestselling book, Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships, Riaz has shared his proven connection strategies with companies on a global level.   He’s also the creator of The Magnetic Presenter, an advanced presentation skills group coaching program that helps high-performing professionals transform their ideas into magnetic presentations that elevate speaking influence, impact, and authority.   With such a wealth of insights and diverse backgrounds, I can’t wait for you to dive into the conversation as we talk about building extraordinary relationships! [00:01 - 6:12] Opening Segment   I introduce Riaz Meghji  Bio  Riaz shares a bit about his background The impact of Riaz’s book on readers  Revelations from his background in broadcasting and interviewing Difference makers were those who mastered humility and discipline  Realizing that every conversation counts    [06:13 - 16:15] Building Extraordinary Relationships: The 5 Habits of Human Connection    Riaz talks about a story from his book  “The James Brown story” - interview with Shaggy Every conversation has the potential to change a life  Be intentional about every conversation to break out of autopilot  Power relationships can be built with intention  The effects of powerful listening skills  We need to be present in the moment  Our brains are hardwired to miss details How to listen without distraction