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Here’s a draft of compelling show notes for episode 060 based on your transcript:
Small talk is deeply misunderstood. It’s often labeled as fake, pointless, or awkward - but what if those beliefs are just assumptions holding you back from genuine connection? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori dismantles the limiting beliefs that make small talk feel like a chore and reframes it as one of the most powerful tools for building rapport and unlocking deeper conversations.
Identify and challenge your hidden assumptions that make small talk feel inauthentic.
Use small talk as a “hallway of doors” to find genuine connect points.
Shift your focus from being interesting to being interested.
Navigate small talk to skillfully warm up conversations and avoid awkward jumps into “too deep, too soon.”
Exit conversations gracefully when needed - without damaging rapport.
If you’ve ever felt like you “just aren’t good at small talk,” this episode will help you turn that belief on its head - and maybe change how you connect with everyone you meet.
By Dr. Ed ToriHere’s a draft of compelling show notes for episode 060 based on your transcript:
Small talk is deeply misunderstood. It’s often labeled as fake, pointless, or awkward - but what if those beliefs are just assumptions holding you back from genuine connection? In this episode, Dr. Ed Tori dismantles the limiting beliefs that make small talk feel like a chore and reframes it as one of the most powerful tools for building rapport and unlocking deeper conversations.
Identify and challenge your hidden assumptions that make small talk feel inauthentic.
Use small talk as a “hallway of doors” to find genuine connect points.
Shift your focus from being interesting to being interested.
Navigate small talk to skillfully warm up conversations and avoid awkward jumps into “too deep, too soon.”
Exit conversations gracefully when needed - without damaging rapport.
If you’ve ever felt like you “just aren’t good at small talk,” this episode will help you turn that belief on its head - and maybe change how you connect with everyone you meet.