How to Start a Conversation with Strangers
Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos
English - August 10, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsCareers Business Entrepreneurship karenlaosconsulting confidencefromwithin confidence entrepreneurship findingyourfearless findyourfearless findyourpower ignite igniteyourconfidence yourvoiceispower Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
You’re standing in a room, surrounded by strangers. Whether it be a networking event, conference, or simply a new position, the fact is clear: it’s your job to make connections.
If this situation triggers anxiety, listen and learn some tips to help you change strangers into connections. Find out how to insert yourself into a group and how to effectively communicate, even if you’re nervous. Walk into that room with confidence!
Tangible Takeaways
Think of an AUTHENTIC compliment to start the conversationStep out of yourself and show interest in them, give them the gift of curiosity.LISTEN! Maintain eye contact and ask questions. People love talking about themselves - you will stand out for this skill alone!You will find more advice in my book, “Find Your Own Voice.” here 👉🏻 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2KNN9PK
About me:
Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.
Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).
Connect with me:
Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/
Purchase a copy of my book, “Trust Your Own Voice” https://karenlaos.com/book/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsulting
Facebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/
Clubhouse: @karenlaos
Episodes also available on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos