Hear from media industry personnel and subject matter experts about Ashwin’s approach to interviewing.
Creating Captivating Conversation
“Ashwin is a phenomenal interviewer. His combination of being calm, casual and focused as well as using appropriate humour puts other people at ease. He tracks conversations effectively and makes appropriate and intelligent connections between different, related points in the discussion.
He shows genuine interest and curiosity about his guests, and he asks good questions which elicit deeper, more personal responses. I highly recommend Ashwin as a host or interviewer for a variety of people. He can talk to anybody with any kind of background.”
RACHEL HANNAM
Psychologist and Podcaster
“Ashwin Segkar as an interviewer takes the conversational journey on unexpected twists and turns, while keeping the balance and gently steering the direction. His natural humour, inventiveness and creativity allow for exploration of uncharted territory to reveal fascinating insights and perspective, even in the mundane.
With imaginative and fresh angles he enables his interviewees to open up and share authentic stories.”
CLARE THOMSON
Documentary Researcher
Ashwin has a relaxed and easy-going approach to interviewing. As a listener, you can tell the consideration he has for his guests, which makes for comfortable interviews and an engaging program.
PETER DAHMS
Podcaster
“Ashwin is such a pleasant interlocutor. He listens. His prompts nudge the conversation in just the right direction. Being interviewed by Ashwin just feels easy. He is generous without being obsequious. He listens actively without unnecessary paraphrasing.
He builds the conversation and provides seamless segues. He is well informed and knows just how to give you the right space to share your expertise with confidence.
PAUL MASON
Anthropologist and Podcaster
