Introducing yourself in a meeting
Let’s just go round the table and introduce ourselves. Do those words set your heart racing and bring you out in a cold sweat? It’s hardly surprising. You may have already spoken to one or two members of the group before the meeting, but this is the first time you address the whole group. Naturally […]
Why you should take the initiative in small talk
How do you feel about small talk? Do you think it’s a waste of time? Superficial? Boring?Or is your attitude: Oh well, I suppose I have to do it, so let’s just go along with it (sigh). If that’s the case you’re missing the point – and valuable opportunities. Small talk is an […]
Small talk: Finding a topic to talk about.
The British have got a reputation for talking about the weather. I’m no exception, but I’m very happy to talk about other topics, too. 😉 So if chatting about the weather doesn’t appeal to you, that’s still no reason to avoid small talk. You’re free to bring up other subjects. And in case you’re unsure what […]
