The Curiosity Move: One Question That Opens Any Conversation

Too often we think the first words out of our mouth must be a statement of confidence. What if a single well-crafted question could do the heavy lifting for you? In this episode Maya walks listeners through how to design a curiosity move: one question that disarms judgment, centers the other person, and gives you permission to show up. Using a short real-life example from Robert's coaching work, she breaks the technique into three practical parts—focus, tone, and follow-up—so you can use it in meetings, networking, or difficult conversations. Listeners will leave with a template question, a quick practice to rehearse it in 60 seconds, and a clear challenge to try it today. This episode is practical, repeatable, and built to help you create conversation momentum without faking confidence.