How to Stop Awkward Small Talk (And Actually Connect)
Fuel Your Confidence · Jordana Borensztajn
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Show Notes
We’re officially in peak forced-conversation season - Christmas lunches, end-of-year parties, and social events where small talk gets exhausting fast.
In this episode, I take a practical (and fun) detour to share simple tools to help you move conversations away from awkward small talk and into something more meaningful - without therapy sessions, trauma dumping, or overthinking.
You’ll learn:
- Why small talk feels so draining
- How better questions instantly change the energy
- Easy swaps to upgrade boring conversation starters
- How to pivot a conversation without shutting someone down
- Why listening is the most underrated confidence skill
Because confidence isn’t about being impressive... it’s about making people feel seen.
🎧 Tune in and try one better question at your next event.