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:<ul><li>The “10-second trick” that boosts connection and flow in any conversation</li><li>The biggest mistakes people make when trying to be engaging—and how to fix them</li><li>How stronger conversation skills can accelerate your career and build confidence</li></ul>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 NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: <a href="http://bit.ly/37hqtQW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/37hqtQW</a> 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: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708473/talk-by-alison-wood-brooks/</a>Follow the TALK book tour: <a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/events/</a>&nbsp;Practice using call-backs: <a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/</a>&nbsp;Download the TALK workbook: <a href="https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/</a>&nbsp;Follow Alison on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wood-brooks-7b98b826/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wood-brooks-7b98b826/</a>&nbsp;And Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/profalisonbrooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/profalisonbrooks/</a>&nbsp;Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: <a href="https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/</a> Take an online course: <a href="https://www.careercontessa.com/education/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.careercontessa.com/education/</a> Get your personalized salary report: <a href="https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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