how I became WAY more confident talking to people

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I used to be someone who felt SO awkward and intimidated by meeting new people! I was so worried about what I would say and would stumble on my words all the time. Because of that, I VOWED to become a better conversationalist! Here are some of the best tips and tricks that I’ve learned over the past few years that have helped me become wayyy more confident in talking to people!

1. Know that conversations are more of EMOTIONAL EXCHANGES and less of information exchanges. People will remember more of how you made them feel and not so much what you said!! SO - the key to this is to focus on bringing positivity to every conversation. Go into every conversation as an opportunity to learn and just have fun!!

2. Realize that becoming a better conversationalist is a SKILL. This means practice, practice, practice!! In order to get better, you HAVE to start talking to more people. Learn to lean into how uncomfortable it might be!

3. Get to know yourself WELL. Who are you, what are your likes/dislikes, etc. The more you know about yourself, the more you can come into conversations grounded in a sense of identity. This will allow you to bring more authenticity and people will resonate with that.

4. Always approach conversations with CURIOSITY. Be genuinely interested in what other people have to say! This will allow you to be more engaged in the conversation and show others that you are present. It’ll also take the social pressure off of YOU to impress!

5. Do tip number 3 by learning how to ASK QUESTIONS EFFECTIVELY! This is the absolute most important tip for being a better conversationalist. Ask open ended questions and start with the basics - who/what/when/where/how/why? The more you dig into them as a person, the easier it is to create depth AND breath in your conversations.

6. Use open body language to show approachability! Make sure your arms aren’t crossed and that your hands are visible. Smile genuinely. Emote with your face! This will make you way more engaging and capture other people’s attention.

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