Imagine you're at an informal networking event, conference or team event, where you don't know anybody else.

You're by yourself, you walk in the room, you smell the coffee, and you hear laughter from groups already deep in conversation.

How do you ease into mingling and socializing? How do you feel confident in opening the conversation, even if you are introvert?

How do you feel relaxed, join a group and start?

This is an action episode, so grab some paper, take notes and put this into action!

What you will learn in this episode:

• Overcoming the fear - the goal of starting a conversation
• How to prepare
• 7 top conversation starters for you to try
• Open ended questions
• How to share about yourself
• Focusing on how you can help others

Resources:

• Discover more about our Communication Confidence coaching programme to elevate your conversations and networking impact: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals
• Listen to episode 23: Networking Conversation Strategies: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/networking-conversation-strategies
• Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights
• Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson
• Email me: [email protected]
• Website: https://culturecuppa.com