Pinging some FRiends on the off chance you might be online. :)
Get him to relax ( if possible )-- be himself.
Listen- and remember- as much about each person as he can.
One secret of management is to delgate authority to as many as qualify. They must also be held responsible for successes- and failures they have.
Eye contact is good- however, watching the lips may imprint what is being said better.
Best of luck!
He'll do fine! He's got you to take care of him! ;^)