#230: Small Talk, Big Results – Diane Windingland
June 01, 2023Categories: Communication, Networking, Personal Development
The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg Gazin
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[29:58] If you're like many people, you may find small talk awkward or uncomfortable. If so, today's guest has your back for your next party, social, or networking event. Diane Windingland, DTM offers a plethora of tips to help you make the most of small talk and maximize your chances of progressing to more meaningful conversations.
Diane Windingland, DTM is an author, speaker, and presentation coach from St. Paul, MN. She is a member of two clubs: PowerTalk Toastmasters and Readership Toastmasters, and the author of over 10 books related to communication. Diane wrote an article in the December 2022 issue of the Toastmaster magazine called 7 Tips to Brush Up Your Small Talk.
Diane's article: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2022/nov/small-talk
Create a Conversational Resume: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2022/dec/conversation-resume
Diane's website: https://www.virtualspeechcoach.com/
Diane's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianewindingland/
https://www.amazon.com/Impromptu-Speaking-Strategies-Without-Tripping/dp/B09XLQ9H8Z/
Diane's Most Recent Book: Impromptu Speaking: 10 Strategies to Think on Your Feet Without Tripping Over Your Tongue https://www.amazon.com/Impromptu-Speaking-Strategies-Without-Tripping/dp/B09XLQ9H8Z
Diane's Book on Small Talk: Small Talk Big Results: Chit Chat Your Way to Success! https://www.amazon.com/Small-Talk-Big-Results-Success/dp/0983007802
Webinar related to my Diane's small talk article (with a holiday gathering focus: https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Video-Library/holiday-webinar)
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