Building Rapport and Trust in Public Speaking Coaching
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cchpbspdvsklconfoth-04
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About the Article
Trust and rapport form the cornerstone of effective coaching relationships, enabling honest dialogue, confidence-building, and sustained learning. In public speaking coaching, these relational elements are crucial for helping learners confront fear, embrace feedback, and cultivate authentic self-expression. This article examines the psychological and practical foundations of rapport-building, including consistency, confidentiality, transparency, empathy, and active listening. Drawing on theoretical and applied perspectives, it explores how trust evolves through reliability, respect, and the creation of non-judgmental environments. Case examples demonstrate how empathy and active listening transform the coaching process into a developmental partnership that fosters both competence and emotional resilience. Ultimately, trust emerges not as a “soft” skill, but as a strategic foundation for transformational learning and leadership growth.
Key Topics
- Trust and rapport in coaching
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Active listening and communication techniques
- Creating psychologically safe environments
- Cultural sensitivity in coaching relationships
- Transformational learning and leadership development
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Rapport and Trust in Public Speaking Coaching. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cchpbspdvsklconfoth-04
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