The Power of Small Talk

Just as it is little things that build strong relationships, it is small talk that develops the rapport which leads to information, opening opportunities and strong connection.

Small talk is not insignificant. Instead, it is the gateway to business referrals, job opportunities, and new friends.

During small talk people are paving the way for conversations to grow into unknown territory.

Small talk is the seed from which conversation and relationship grow.  Small talk is the heart of networking.

Networking is just another name for making connections… wherever and whenever…

Rerun Oct 27, 2014

Networking and the Power of Conversations

No matter what your career path or role in life, your ability to build a strong support system will be key in your success and well being.

Networking is a lifelong process of meeting people, making contacts, developing friendships, and building professional relationships.

How do you network?

Herein lies the key:  “Each person’s life is lived as a series of conversations. “ Deborah Tannen

Rerun from 10/22/2014

How Do You As a Speaker Impact an Audience?

• How you look includes your clothes, your facial expression, your stance, your body movement, your hands, how you move your eyes.

• Suppose you are trying to motivate a group, and you tell them something is “a wonderful opportunity,” but you don’t look or sound it.  Vision is the king of the senses; hearing is queen. They believe their eyes and ears, not your words.

• Hands in pockets tries to create a casual impression.  But this can make you look anxious or disinterested.  Besides, it adds no plus value to your speech.  Who said casual was a good way to look in front of an audience?  You are much better off looking committed to what you are saying.

Rerun from Oct 13, 2017