The past year has limited our social interactions in more ways than we could have imagined; making new connections is no longer as simple as asking the approachable stranger at the snack table about the hummus and crudites.
In-person connections now require social distancing and talking through face coverings, as well as the shift in our small talk topics from the weather to the pandemic. Digital communication has been amped up, leaving little room for those who don’t feel as confident expressing themselves through a small screen. How do we relearn the best ways for making new connections, ones with purpose and longevity? How do we return to our social roots?
Enter Jean Smith. A social and cultural anthropologist, she has been conducting international research over the past year that examines how we have coped with fundamental change. In this interactive and practical workshop, she will share her findings, dissecting the news ways in which we communicate, why our feelings of regression can actually lead to progression - and how to transfer our new methods of communication to video.
You will come away from this masterclass with a fresh perspective into a modern evolution of communication, as well as some easy to implement and practical tips for connecting in real life.
Course content
The unknown benefits of making connections
How communication has changed - and continues to adapt
The anatomy of a good opening question
Simple tips for creating quality small talk in real-life interactions
How to increase liking, using social science
Creating genuine connections via video
This course is for…
Anyone looking to improve their confidence in social settings both online and in person
Anyone in need of a toolkit for making real and lasting connections
Tutor Profile
Jean Smith is a social and cultural anthropologist. She is the author of two books, an international speaker and a social intelligence coach. She has worked with a number of brands around the globe including American Express, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Stella Artois and Unilever. While her clients include big names, her passion for building confidence, social skills and connectivity, means she enjoys sharing these teachings from individuals, to startups, and everyone in between. In addition to contributing to (and being featured in) The Times, The Telegraph, Australian Financial Review, Psychologies, and Marie Claire, among other publications, Jean makes frequent appearances in the media, including the BBC, Radio 4, Itv, Sky, Channel 4, and CBS America. She gives lectures at places such as: The Guardian, London Business School, The Royal Society of Medicine, and her TEDx talk has 7.2 million views.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6pm (BST).
Details
Date: Thursday 6 May 2021
Times: 6pm-8pm (BST)
Price: £49 (plus £2.48 booking fee)
Event capacity: 60
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
6pm BST | 7pm CEST | 10am PDT | 1pm EDT
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