Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation? Breaking the ice can sometimes seem like a Herculean task. However, revealing fun facts about yourself is ...

This is no surprise to people who know him, but Fraser Lack is clearly a chatty guy. As we speak on the phone he’s constantly breaking off the conversation – always so politely it’s somehow not even ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

Conversation lies at the heart of our relationships – yet many of us find it surprisingly hard to talk to others. We may feel anxious at the thought of making small talk with strangers and struggle to ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Let’s face it, communication—which is central to everything we do, whether personally or professionally—is not always easy. Even with those that we love and care about the most, and sometimes ...

You’re mid-conversation, everything’s going smoothly—and then suddenly, bam—dead silence. Your brain starts racing, your palms get clammy, and you’re wondering how you ended up here. Keeping a ...

Every generation has certain topics that they dread discussing. Parents of high-school students dislike talking about college tuition. Nearly half of parents would rather discuss drugs and alcohol ...