The Opposite of Small Talk
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Have you ever dealt with a negative voice inside your head that is constantly discouraging you, second guessing you, or telling you that you aren’t good enough? Even if you don’t self-identify as a perfectionist, this episode explores those ten
When you use too many fillers it makes your message unclear and causes people to think you don’t have confidence in what you are saying. In this episode we are FINALLY talking filler words; why you use them, how to identify your unique fillers
Many professionals have likely encountered mentorship at one time or another, but may be less familiar with a different type of networking known as sponsorship and its many unique benefits. Today’s guest shares her deep insight into the key di
As we officially welcome spring, many rites of passage including graduation season are almost upon us. If you are a member of the Class of 2025 or know someone who is graduating or has recently graduated, this episode includes an insightful di
Have you ever winced at the thought that someone else might label you as weird, selfish, or wreckless? Today’s guest Jenny Wood, a former Google Executive, career coach, and author of the new book (released today!), “Wild Courage: Go After Wha
In the latest installment of Coaches Corner, guest coach Suzanne Campi, a life transition coach and community builder, sits down with Danielle for a discussion on the topic of Retirement. Guest’s Website: Suzanne Campi Coaching Work with Daniel
If you are a woman or have a woman you love or care for in your life, then this episode is for you. Whether that person has or will someday experience the three stages of menopause while navigating personal and professional life, today’s guest
The next time you’re shopping the aisles of your local pharmacy or supermarket you might just notice the price difference between products marketed towards women vs. men, if so, you are seeing the “pink tax” in action. Today’s guest, Janine Ro
In 2025, the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work is rapidly evolving and facing well documented challenges, but these challenges also offer new opportunities and growth. Today’s guest, Elena Joy Thurston, an HR consultant,
A chance invitation to present at a Women in Leadership Conference on the topic of “Career’ Pivots” led today’s guest to found a network dedicated to empowering tomorrow’s leaders to take control of their own professional growth and success. Ge
In the latest installment of Coaches Corner, guest coach Shabnam Golmohammadi, a Silicon Valley career and leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker, sits down with Danielle for a discussion on the topic of how women view the workplac
As human beings most of us tend to be adverse to risk – as a matter of self preservation. However, today’s guest argues that having the audacity or trying something new, to take bold risks, when it comes to goals, can be more than worth the ri
The majority of speaking that you do at work is not in scripted presentations, it’s in conversation-style speaking during meetings. Even when you are giving a presentation, it’s not an uninterrupted monologue, it's a conversation. This means y
It’s officially mid-January, resolution making is behind us and so is National Quitters Day (January 10th), the day most resolutions are abandoned. Today’s guest poses an important question, “what are you doing differently in 2025 to make it a
In the latest installment of Coaches Corner, guest coach Molly Kittle, a Coach, consultant, and performing artist with a background in experimental theater, business strategy and behavioral psychology, sits down with Danielle for a discussion o
In this very special 5-year anniversary show, Danielle and Kristy welocome past podcast guests to the stage to pair off for four mini opposite of small talk conversations: What makes a conversation the opposite of small talk? (Kristy & Daniell
The anticipation of turning the page of the calendar to a new year can also open our minds up to what our future, in this case 2025, can hold. Today’s guest, a professional futurist, encourages us to imagine our futures and not just for oursel
In the latest installment of Coaches Corner, guest coach Todd Karges, a Certified Executive and Leadership Development Coach and host of the LinkedIn Live Broadcast "Coaching Conversation,” sits down with Danielle for a discussion on the topic
At this time of year when we are celebrating the holidays with much socializing and networking, this week’s guests would likely suggest that, amongst the merriment, we should also be prioritizing self promotion and peer promotion. Alison Fragal
This is the very true story of the most thankful boss I ever worked for and how it made all the difference to one member of our team. Thank you for listening. Work with Kristy: If you're ready to improve workplace communication skills for yo
Do you ever feel like you're a spectator in your own life – watching things happen rather than getting in the driver’s seat and making them happen? If so, today’s guest is encouraging you to become the latter. Cathy Heller, renowned teacher,
In the second installment of, The Opposite of Small Talk’s Coaches Corner, a new monthly mini segment, which explores topics through a coach’s lens, centers around the topic of group coaching. This week’s guest coach, Kerry Dobson, a respected
Contrary to the opening of the 1968 song by Harry Nilson, one is NOT the loneliest number, especially for those who are thriving in single life, like today’s guest, Bella DePaulo, PhD, social scientist, psychologist, researcher, and author of “
In this #askmeanything episode, Kristy answers YOUR questions received in Instagram DMs and from participants of her team training program Communication Accelerator. Today's episode covers: How to motivate others How to handle a co-worker who
Do you find that the work you do gives you a sense of purpose or that your contributions as an employee are important to a cause bigger than yourself? This week’s guest, Moe Carrick, author, podcast host, and CEO of the workplace culture consu
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