How to Meet People, Make Friends & Make Conversation *Self-Paced Class
Bonnie Brill
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(26)
In this class we will learn strategies and techniques for approaching new people & making conversation. Improve social skills, use critical thinking & increase confidence all while learning on your own schedule.
Class experience
Need help approaching new people and making conversation? If so, then this class is for you! In this class we will learn strategies & techniques that will give you the ability to succeed. There are two parts to consider...making friends and keeping friends. In this class we will focus on the first part of meeting people, making friends and making conversation. This class, which is suitable for beginners will take the mystery out of the process by providing actual formulas, checklists and...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1: Before the Conversation-Self-Talk & The Power of Your MindExplore what to do before the conversation even begins. We will build confidence and turn around negative beliefs by identifying and categorizing self-talk. By learning how to use the reframing technique we can change our minds "narrative" or stories about how we interact with others. We will do a mind experiment together to illustrate how your brain believes what you tell it.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson 2: Decoding Body Language & Nonverbal CommunicationIn this lesson, we will discuss nonverbal communication/body language. We will identify open vs closed body language and decode what other's nonverbal signals are actually saying. We will also go over how to use our own body language to portray a positive impression. We will learn techniques such as modeling, acting "as if" and mental rehearsal. This section includes a mental checklist to decide if we are ready to approach someone and if their body language says they are open to a conversation.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson 3: Conversation StartersIn this section, we will learn how to make conversation "out of thin air" by looking at four formula's we can apply to take the guesswork out of getting things started. We will learn how to observe the person and situation to make sure that our starter is relevant. Also will address the action of moving on when things don't work out as planned.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4: Bait, Friend Detective & Conversation ComponentsWe will discuss how we can use bait to attract people to us or use it to start conversations with others. We will learn how to find common interests with people by being a friend detective. Also, a ping pong ball will be used as a visualization on how to conduct a good conversation. We will go over the A.L.A.R.M formula which will include learning about active listening.
-You will know how evaluate your self-talk and use the reframing technique for anything that needs to be turned around -You know what good body language for you is and can identify it in others to determine who is open to conversation -You will learn techniques such as modeling, acting "as if" and mental rehearsal to contribute to successful interactions -You know how to come up with relevant conversation starters while looking for common interests to build a discussion around. -You understand the role of bait in attracting people or using it to start conversations -You know how to conduct a conversation with the A.L.A.R.M. formula and know how to do active listening -You can shake off and move on from anyone who wasn’t a good match for you. -You understand the importance of the goodbye and wrapping up the conversation
I have been a Career Coach and Recruiter for 15 years coaching candidates on how to interview and get the job they want (Perfect for developing my passion of “People Science” or learning how people effectively interact and communicate with each other through verbal and non-verbal cues). I also coached my son and helped him navigate through the social waters of school. I created a game called Friend Master to help develop learnable social skills.
Homework Offered
Each section will have a google form/quiz to reinforce what was learned. Projects for the weeks may include a video/audio or typed response to me. Our Real-World Lab Observation Sheet will record what happened as your child puts the skills into practice in "real life" as they write down what happened and evaluate what worked and what could be improved. All assignments will have a dedicated video explaining what to do. Feedback can be expected within 24-48 hours of submittal. The videos for the week are usually from 10-20 minutes long. The quiz and projects will take about 35-50 minutes depending on the lesson.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
I will be providing written feedback for most projects. The quiz will be graded with points.Grades Offered
Students will get feedback and points on assignments they submit.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(26)
Hi I’m Bonnie. It’s nice to meet you and thank you for checking out my profile! You’re probably wondering what you can expect in my class. I believe that there are three key ingredients that makes for successful learning. First, the lesson...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $59 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 6 learners
Ages: 8-13
