The Sage Sayers: My Wee Secrets on Small Talk

Some of the best and the brightest fret about small talk lately and I think I know why. Some started their jobs as remote workers having completed their studies in remote ways. Others must now return to work in the office after years of working from home. Meanwhile, few trust their colleagues and worry they’ll say something that might threaten  their livelihood. Overwork breeds fatigue, anxiety, and with that, a loss for words when forced to connect.But we need not fret when it comes to small talk as some simple tactics can connect us in powerful ways. Reading from this week’s article on Medium, which you can find here. These tips I’ve cultivated over several years from backpacking through Asia solo, moving to new states, continents, and teaching live classes and workshops at universities and corporations. Connect with me about your group's communication challenges via my LinkedIn profile and website. I'm taking bookings for coaching and training workshops to help build confidence, courage, and clarity in our written and spoken word. I'm all about us becoming braver communicators.