My friend and fellow Communication Expert Mark Bowden was recently on the TV show The Social, and revealed some great verbal and non-verbal communication tips for us to use or avoid when in conversation. Many people have a difficult time with the art of small talk, not only with getting the conversation started, but with keeping it going and making it more meaningful. This lack of confident communication can affect us both at work and in our social lives.
One of my most popular communication coaching programs (and has been for a number of years) is called “The Art of Small Talk & Winning First Impressions.” It’s no wonder it’s so popular – small talk is no small matter! 🙂 If this topic interests you and you would like to improve your soft skills, here are some useful links for you to explore. Enjoy!
Link One – The Art of Conversation on The Social (article and Mark’s TV appearance):
http://www.thesocial.ca/real-life/relationships/the-art-of-conversation
Link Two – Just the video:
Link Three – A little about my interpersonal coaching programs, and how to connect with me to request a brochure and set up a free initial consultation if interested:
http://communicationcoach.ca/#interpersonal
Link Four (and more) – Effective Communication Skills – Never be Stuck for Words Ever Again! Ebook (epub) by Ric Phillips on iTunes, Nook, Kobo and Lulu (prices vary beyond my control):
https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/effective-communication-skills/id465102075?mt=11
PDF Version here: http://www.lulu.com/shop/ric-phillips/effective-communication-skills-course-workbook/ebook/product-638214.html
Enjoy your small talk more from now on, and have deeper conversations with more impact.