
This video outlines the benefits to your conversation skills which can be achieved through growth in knowledge, some self reflection and a little bit of work.
In this video we start by guiding you through some concepts and tips; these will form the foundation for topics later in the course. These tips include areas such as body language, planning and the importance of listening.
Introductions (i.e. meeting people) are the launching point for a conversation. In this section we start to get into specific examples and tips for meeting new people and starting conversations. By the end of this video you'll have some strategies to use and more confidence to put this into action.
This is where it gets interesting - conversation starters.
At this point you've made it past the initial introduction and need something to keep the conversation flowing.
Conversation starters will be your tool to do this - to prevent the downhill slide into an 'awkward silence'.
After watching this video you'll be well equipped with plenty of examples and ideas up your sleeve.
Now it's time to delve into some strategies for the other side of a conversation - the end.
This video outlines the idea behind using an 'exit strategy' - to leave a conversation at the right time and with the right positive impression on the other person. We've made sure to also include specific examples you can use in a range of situations.
This video contains a range or extra tips to add to your 'toolbox'.
It includes some general tips and advice as well as specific tips and advice for relating to others.
By now we've covered the stages of a conversation and a wide range of tips and techniques you can use.
Now it's time to put that knowledge into action and get some practice.
This video goes through a range of ways to practice these skills and build up your confidence at your own pace.
Mastery Of Conversations
The skill of being able to communicate effectively and engage in conversations is not as common as you might think.
We think of conversation skills as a 'foundation' communication skill - one you can build on to develop a wide range of other social skills.
Social skills are not something everyone is born with, especially if you're an introvert - but it doesn't need to stay that way.
You don't need to be the loudest, most extroverted person in the room to engage positively with other people and have a great time in social settings, you just need the knowledge and skills in your 'social toolbox' so you can take your interactions to the next level.
In this course we'll cover a range of topics including;
Understanding successful conversations
Preparation
Introductions
Conversation starters
Exit strategies
Extra tips
Practice
This course includes specific tips and advice for a range of situations; ranging from work, to parties and everything in between.
The beauty is that these skills can transfer to any social situation and go hand-in-hand with other social skills.
We've utilised specific tips and techniques as well as targeted examples to pack a lot of value into this short-course so you can easily absorb everything we've put together and build up your confidence in as short a time as possible.