- Do you feel left out?
- Do you keep drawing blanks and running out of things to talk about?
- Are you tired of people leaving you to join others?
- Do you want to have engaging conversations?
- Want a fuller social life?
- Want better interactions at work?
- Want stronger friendships?
- Want to meet new people and make friends easily?
Elevate your social skills and build rapport with people
Intro
Get started
- Most social interactions involve conversations
- Good vs. poor conversations
- Get out of the rut
Start conversations organically
Principle 1
- A natural way to start a conversation
- Cold-start a conversation easily
The information we learn will only stick through practice
Leverage the step-by-step roadmap filled with practice scenarios
Look after them
Mindset 1
- What are people’s needs
- The mindset of a leader
What’s in it for you
Mindset 2
- What are you trying to achieve
- The importance of knowing your purpose
Do what charismatic people do
Principle 2
- Become more talkative
- Handle dry responses from others
- Avoid question interrogation
Move past small talks
Principle 3
- Discover and switch to valuable topics
- Ask captivating questions
- Take the conversation on a deep dive
Read people’s minds
Principle 4
- Listen to what people are really saying
- Listen for the hidden message
- Practice understanding others
Read people’s minds
Principle 4
- More practice scenarios to solidify your skills and practice understanding others
Create a connection
Principle 5
- Never run out of things to say
- Respond in an engaging way
- Share your understanding and interest
Create a connection
Principle 5
- More practice scenarios to respond with understanding and empathy when others finish talking
Keep the conversation going
Combine Principle 1-5
- Start and hold interesting conversations
- How to get people stay engaged
- Switch between topics effortlessly
Exit a conversation gracefully
Know your exit
- Learn how to exit before going into a conversation
- Exit gracefully in any situation
Avoid this mistake
Avoid judgment
- What happens when people don’t feel safe opening up to you
- How to avoid it and what to do instead
Parting note
Friendships
- Great conversations vs. friendships
- Different levels of connection
- How friendships are built
Practice building rapport and creating a stronger connection with others
Learn and practice building rapport
Intro
Get started
- Most social interactions involve conversations
- Good vs. poor conversations
- Get out of the rut
Start conversations organically
Principle 1
- A natural way to start a conversation
- Cold-start a conversation easily
Look after them
Mindset 1
- What are people’s needs
- The mindset of a leader
What’s in it for you
Mindset 2
- What are you trying to achieve
- The importance of knowing your purpose
Do what charismatic people do
Principle 2
- Be more talkative and share more
- Handle dry responses from others
- Avoid question interrogation
Move past small talks
Principle 3
- Discover and switch to valuable topics
- Ask captivating questions
- Take a conversation on a deep dive
Read people’s minds
Principle 4
- Listen to what people are really saying
- Listen for the hidden message
- Practice understanding others
Read people’s minds
Principle 4
- More practice scenarios to solidify your skills and practice understanding others
Create a connection
Principle 5
- Respond in a relevant way to spark engagement
- Show your understanding and interest
Create a connection
Principle 5
- More practice scenarios to respond with understanding and empathy when others finish talking
Keep the conversation going
Combine Principle 1-5
- Start and hold interesting conversations
- Never run out of things to say
- Switch between topics effortlessly
Exit a conversation gracefully
Know your exit
- Learn how to exit before going into a conversation
- Exit gracefully in any situation
Avoid this mistake
Avoid judgment
- What happens when people don’t feel safe opening up to you
- How to avoid it and what to do instead
Parting note
Friendships
- Great conversations vs. friendships
- Different levels of connection
- How friendships are built