Online: Small talk

Would you like to walk into a networking event and start a conversation with a stranger, without any of those awkward silences? Or maybe you'd just like to start a friendly conversation with the person waiting at the bus stop or in line at the grocery store? It's possible you already do this on a daily basis, but for most of us it's not that simple. Applying these communication skills in the real world can be quite intimidating. Just thinking of your first sentence can already cause a lot of stress. To make it less difficult, it is helpful to approach these situations step by step. In this training, full of small talk tips, we help you with it. 

After completing this course, you may sometimes still feel a bit awkward around strangers. After all, you're only human. But with enough practice, you'll notice that it'll get easier to find the right thing to say. You'll see that practice really does help. And remember this: you've probably gotten to know most of your friends through small talk first! Upon completion of this course, you'll have learned how to overcome social anxiety and how to engage in the art of small talk. You'll also feel more comfortable communicating with others. That speaks for itself.