This article was co-authored by Lauren Krasny and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hunter Rising. Lauren Krasny is a Leadership and Executive Coach and the Founder of Reignite Coaching, her professional and personal coaching service based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also currently coaches for the LEAD Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and is a former Digital Health Coach for Omada Health and Modern Health. Lauren received her coaching training from the Coach Training Institute (CTI). She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan.
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Have you ever had a conversation fizzle out because you’re not sure what to say next? If you’re introverted, it may feel easier to keep things to yourself, but it’s still important to speak your mind and socialize. Luckily, there are a lot of things you can do to make any chat or discussion go smoothly. We’ll start with some easy topics to bring up to start and carry on conversations before sharing some ways to boost your confidence so it’s easier for you to open up!
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Be sure to take breaks from socializing so you have a chance to recharge without getting stressed out. Make some alone time, take a walk, or just step away from the conversation when you feel the need to.[14]Thanks
- Know that it’s okay if you don’t have anything to say at the moment. You can always chime in later after taking some time to process the conversation topic.[15]Thanks
Warnings
- Be wary of oversharing personal details since it could make other people feel uncomfortable and could affect your sense of privacy.[16]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-talk-in-meetings-when-you-hate-talking-in-meetings
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/be-more-social/
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Career Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/open-gently/201302/you-can-be-better-conversationalist
- ↑ https://socialself.com/blog/be-talkative/
- ↑ https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/12-ways-to-be-more-social-starting-now
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201107/10-tips-talk-about-anything-anyone
- ↑ https://socialself.com/blog/be-talkative/
- ↑ https://socialself.com/blog/be-talkative/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/be-more-social/
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/quora/6-easy-habits-that-will-make-you-better-in-conversations.html
- ↑ https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/12-ways-to-be-more-social-starting-now
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/be-more-social/
- ↑ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324144304578621951399427408
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-talk-in-meetings-when-you-hate-talking-in-meetings
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2016/10/22/there-is-a-clear-line-between-oversharing-and-being-authentic-heres-how-to-avoid-crossing-it/?sh=eb0440156e3b
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