What are the signature techniques used by Brian D Smith in his discussions on emotional power of silence?

I lean on a few core “silence” moves, whether I’m coaching, podcasting, or just being a friend:

• Spacious pauses – I deliberately leave gaps after someone shares, especially after something emotional. That space often brings out the “real” next sentence they were afraid to say at first.
• Attuned body language – Soft eye contact, slow nods, relaxed posture. I let my presence do the talking so the other person feels safe continuing.
• Reflective mirroring – I’ll gently reflect back a key phrase they used, then go quiet. That shows I heard them and invites them to go deeper.
• Non‑rescue listening – I resist jumping in with advice or “at least…” statements. I let the silence hold their pain instead of trying to fix it.

Where in your life do you most struggle to sit with silence—your own emotions, or someone else’s?