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Jun 2024
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207. How to have better conversations

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Conversations seem like they should be the easiest thing in the world, but we all know that sometimes that is not the case! Mental distractions, running out of things to talk about, feeling a bit off, all some of the roadblocks we face. In today's episode we break down FIVE tips to have better conversations: 

  1. The 2:1 question ratio
  2. The fast friends protocol 
  3. Story topping and bright siding 
  4. The 5 minute urge 
  5. The liking gap 

Listen now for more so we can all be having better conversations in whatever area of life!

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