1-Day How to Talk to Anyone: The Art of Everyday Conversation Course

Course Overview

This course is created, owned, and trained by its original creator, Mr. David Goldwich. Learn from the original creator.

Do you consider yourself to be shy or introverted? Do you find yourself tongue-tied or at a loss for words when having a conversation? Do you ever feel uncomfortable interacting with others in everyday situations? Do you feel you lack confidence or the social skills to have rewarding conversations? Many people in this position are operating from an old script that tells them they are just not good at conversation. In this workshop, we will rewrite that script from the past and make it relevant for the present and future.

The simple act of conversation has a major impact on the quality of your life, relationships, and the success you enjoy. The words you use shape the way you feel about yourself and the way others perceive you.

To be truly successful in work and in life you must master the art of conversation. You must learn how to build rapport and trust, listen empathetically, create understanding, read and use body language effectively, make small talk, and develop an entire array of communication skills.

This intensive, one-day workshop is heavy on role plays and practical skill building. This workshop is suitable for anyone, and is especially useful for those who feel shy, nervous, uncomfortable, or at a loss for words in social interactions.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand the fundamental principles of communication
Use language for its descriptive and creative powers
Learn how to express themselves clearly, concisely, and confidently
Write an empowering story that serves them
Create a killer first impression
Introduce themselves memorably
Make friends and business connections
Initiate conversations with others
Sustain a conversation without being at a loss for words
Develop active and empathetic listening skills
Present themselves with confidence and poise
Learn how to read body language
Learn how to give meaningful compliments
Ensure that they never run out of things to talk about
Be comfortable when speaking impromptu
Master a variety of techniques to communicate effectively with others in everyday situations

Who Should Attend

Managers, supervisors, sales and marketing professionals, business development executives, educators, lawyers, accounting and financial professionals, engineers and IT professionals, entrepreneurs, front line and customer service staff, administrative staff, and anyone who wants to move up in the world.

Methodology

Learners are guided through the topic with a combination of lectures, presentation / discussion, interactive practice sessions, videos, group work and role plays.

Course Information

Fee

SGD 530.00 (Nett)

Absentees will be charged the full course fees

Time

9:00am to 5:00pm (07 hours)

Mode

Classroom

Dates

Only on group request

Important Note

Why Learn With Us?

Course Outline

1. Introduction

10 Magic Keys of Conversation
Abracadabra — Words are magic

2. Preparing Yourself

Myths and fears
Write your own story
Confidence: Communicating from the inside out
The soundtrack of your life
The Magic Question: How can I help?

3. Connecting with Others

First impressions
The Halo Effect
How to introduce yourself
Building rapport
Body language
Be interested (not interesting) and curious
Asking questions
Active and empathetic listening
Listening do’s and don’ts

4. Making Small Talk & Everyday Conversation

How to strike up a conversation
Joining a conversation
How to keep it going
Time to say goodbye
Flirting (not what you think!)
How to give a compliment

5. Tips for the Extraordinary Conversationalist

Formal or casual?
Communicate to express, not to impress
Jargon and slang
Active and passive voice
Watch your tone
Power words
Not very!
Enthusiasm!
Yes, and …
Toss backs
What to talk about?
Speaking impromptu

Our Dedicated Trainer - Mr. David Goldwich

David, the Persuasion Doctor, teaches people how to become more influential, compelling, and irresistibly persuasive as they share their message with the world. He has MBA and JD degrees and practiced law in the United States for more than ten years, arguing before judges and political, government, and community bodies. He knows how to persuade the toughest audiences.

David began lecturing and training in 1995. A provocative and engaging speaker, David uses humor and stories gathered from his own experience as a lawyer, businessman, and father to help people reach breakthrough changes in their personal and professional lives. He is the author of four books and numerous articles in his field of expertise.

David specializes in the area of persuasive communications, including:

Negotiation – David advocates the interest-based negotiation approach developed at Harvard to achieve win-win outcomes, though he can also take the gloves off and teach more hardball tactics and counter-tactics. David is the author of Win-Win Negotiations: Developing the Mindset, Skills and Behaviours of Win-Win Negotiators.

Persuasive Presentation Skills – David speaks internationally to large and small audiences. As a member of Toastmasters International he has won multiple speech competitions. David is the author of Kickass Business Presentations: How to Persuade Your Audience Every Time and Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?: Lessons in Effective Communication.

Storytelling in Business – Telling stories is a powerful and persuasive vehicle that top leaders use to get their message across with maximum impact and minimum resistance. David teaches the many purposes stories serve, as well as how to craft powerful and persuasive stories and master high impact delivery techniques for telling stories that move people to action.

Influence and Persuasion – Business is all about influence and persuasion. David conducts workshops in influence and persuasion techniques, and also infuses these principles into all of his other programs.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, USA, David has been living in Singapore and working throughout Asia since 1999.