Small talk is part of lots of the meetings and moments that we experience at work and most of us don't enjoy it! This week, Sarah and Helen discuss why small talk matters for connection and how to approach it. They share 'small talk starters', the importance of listening to what is said (instead of being distracted by what you want to say) and how to transit ... Show More
Jun 25
#570 The Four People Every Squiggly Career Network Needs
Your career doesn't need a bigger network, it needs a better one. In this Squiggly Shortcut, Helen shares the four roles that matter most for your career community, and why focusing on just these four makes building your career relationships feel a lot more doable. 🎯 What You'll ... Show More
8m 3s
Jun 23
#569 Why zero distance will make you better at your job
How close are you to yourself, your team and the people you serve? In this episode, Helen and Sarah borrow brilliance from the concept of zero distance, a philosophy championed by brands like e.l.f. Beauty, and turn it into one of the most honest and practical self-reflection exe ... Show More
50m 19s
Dec 2024
How to Never Struggle with Small Talk
Small talk can be so awkward.
You’re trying to fill the silence, but the conversation just isn’t clicking. What do you do?
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ways to make small talk feel natural, engaging, and even enjoyable. You’ll learn how to ask better questions, keep the convers ... Show More
15m 11s
Aug 2025
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding?“Most things that we want in l ... Show More
21m 18s
Mar 2025
The Keys to Great Conversation
Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication. Alison Wood Brooks, assoc ... Show More
32m 19s
Apr 2025
4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable Conversations
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes
4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable Conversations
April 29, 2025 | Episode - 5082
Host: Scott Smith
Episode Description
Ever wonder how those "work less, earn more" gurus pull it off? In this eye-opening episode, Scott dives into a hidden gem from ... Show More
11m 11s