Robert Peterpaul of “The Art Of Kindness” Is A Guest On “The Life Shift” Podcast

Who are the best interviewers in podcasting? No, it’s not Joe Rogan, who likes to get his audience mad at something or someone. It could be Audie Cornish from CNN. Or how about Elaine Appleton Grant from the Sound Judgment podcast?

My personal vote goes to two podcast hosts — Robert Peterpaul of The Art Of Kindness podcast, and Matt Gilhooly of The Life Shift podcast.

What do Peterpaul and Gilhooly have in common as interviewers? First, they listen to their guests, and then ask questions based on the guest’s comments. Second, the make sure the guests take center stage on the podcast and don’t “Rogan” them by stealing the spotlight. Third, they make their guests comfortable enough to share their narrative. Peterpaul and Gilhooly allow the guest’s story to unfold organically.

Finally, Peterpaul and Gilhooly ask questions that highlight the guest’s best attributes, instead of asking questions that make them seem smart. Superb interviewing is about giving of yourself, not taking something away from the guest.

I mention these two interview pros because on July 11 Robert Peterpaul of The Art Of Kindness podcast will be a guest on The Life Shift podcast.

For those not familiar with these two splendid podcasts, let me give you a brief summary.

On The Life Shift podcast, host Matt Gilhooly has candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that…