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Struggling with small talk? Dreading awkward silences? According to Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks, there’s a 10-second trick that can instantly make you a better conversationalist—and it’s backed by science. In this episode, host Lauren McGoodwin sits down with Alison to explore why meaningful conversations matter more than ever, and how we can all get better at them with just a few intentional changes.
You’ll learn:
Whether you're prepping for a performance review, networking event, or just want to connect more deeply with the people in your life, this episode will give you practical tools to speak up and stand out.
Show Notes
Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW
Sponsor:
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Guest Resources:
Buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/
Follow the TALK book tour: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/events/
Practice using call-backs: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/
Download the TALK workbook: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/
Follow Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wood-brooks-7b98b826/
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profalisonbrooks/
Career Contessa Resources
Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/
Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/
Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Struggling with small talk? Dreading awkward silences? According to Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks, there’s a 10-second trick that can instantly make you a better conversationalist—and it’s backed by science. In this episode, host Lauren McGoodwin sits down with Alison to explore why meaningful conversations matter more than ever, and how we can all get better at them with just a few intentional changes.
You’ll learn:
Whether you're prepping for a performance review, networking event, or just want to connect more deeply with the people in your life, this episode will give you practical tools to speak up and stand out.
Show Notes
Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW
Sponsor:
Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/contessa to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.
Guest Resources:
Buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/
Follow the TALK book tour: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/events/
Practice using call-backs: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/
Download the TALK workbook: https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/
Follow Alison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wood-brooks-7b98b826/
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profalisonbrooks/
Career Contessa Resources
Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/
Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/
Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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