The Art Of Conversations - Effortless conversations! Thank you for taking the time to listen or watch - I hope this added value to your world and got an idea or tip for your own journey. Please feel free to share with me your thoughts @HannahTruscott on social media and use this hashtag - #whenfriendscomeover And thank you to my friend @TOMLANCASTER for being a part of this conversation! 0.30: Kickoff - Why I chose Tom to speak with about Conversations. 2.15: What is your perspective on conversations in the world today? - We can solve a lot of issues with good conversations and manage conflicts. - Conversations are a huge untapped resource and the better we will get at getting along. - How to approach our friends to serve them better as you get to know them. - When you listen you discover so much more! 6.24: Do you think texting/voice messages, is that a conversation? - Text is a great way to keep it live even if it’s shallow swimming. - Some things can’t be done about text it involves presence. 8.47: What do you think the role of small talk plays in a conversation? - When it’s used as a shallow end to a deep end. - There is a purpose to small talk, it’s like warming up! 11.45: What are some key elements of a good conversation? - A lack of agenda and the presence of purpose! - There’s a reason we are having a conversation not just because of proximity. - Look for where you can add value and celebrate. 16.15: Do you think locations play an important part in good conversations? - Creating environments for a better conversation setting. 19.30: What would you do in this scenario… How do you manage when a person isn’t a presence when in their company and are wanting to have a good conversation? - Find a way to do something / address it! - Some ideas on how to approach the setting in a calm way and be in their shoes. - Make the table more interesting than the phone. - Knowing who you can be more direct with. - How to protect your own boundaries and self worth. - Don’t play the victim and work out how to serve them as a friend. - The markers of a good friend! 25.59: Communicating your standards in relationships? - Knowing the difference between control and standards. - Skilfully articulate in a gentle and kind way. - Become more observant. - How to choose the environments for good conversations. 29.30: What are some ideas to create vulnerability in conversations? - You have to take the first step and show people you’re willing to go there yourself. - Create a space for authenticity and to be trusted. - Being a genuine human. - You’re not going to be vulnerable with someone who isn’t present. - How to shelve stuff to be able to show up and be more present in the here and now. 35.36: What are some things people are left with feeling after a good conversation? - You are left wit value being added! - Leave with more than you came with. Final fun question game! 1-49….What do you want to accomplish before the year ends and what’s stopping you? Let’s be more here and now in all our conversations : ) Thank you for taking the time to listen or watch - I hope this added value to your world and got an idea or tip for your own journey. Please feel free to share with me your thoughts @HannahTruscott on social media and use this hashtag - #whenfriendscomeover#connection #conversations #community #whenfriendscomeover #personaldevelopment #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #communicationskills #friendshiptips #goodconversations #deepconversations #conversationtips #conversationskills #smalltalk #emotionalreading #dealwithconflict #bepresent #presence #boundaries #authenticself #boundaries101 #vulnerabilitytips #firstdatetips #firstdates #respectyourself #standards #observant #selfawareness #goodlistening