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229. Beyond 'What Do You Do?': Social Questions That Make You Unforgettable at Any Business Event

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Content provided by Susan Callender. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Susan Callender or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why "What do you do?" is the conversation killer you need to eliminate from your repertoire
  • The psychology behind why social settings feel more challenging than structured work environments
  • A simple approach to breaking the ice that feels generous rather than awkward
  • The perfect balance between asking questions and sharing about yourself

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur who dreads industry mixers or a corporate professional who gets tongue-tied at company events, this episode provides immediately applicable techniques to showcase your authentic self in any social business setting.

Resources Mentioned:

Free download: "The Ultimate List of Conversation Starters

Get on The School of Social Mastery Priority Access List

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Don’t even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills?

Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be?

Book a Social Strategy Session HERE

Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook

Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at [email protected]

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Content provided by Susan Callender. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Susan Callender or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why "What do you do?" is the conversation killer you need to eliminate from your repertoire
  • The psychology behind why social settings feel more challenging than structured work environments
  • A simple approach to breaking the ice that feels generous rather than awkward
  • The perfect balance between asking questions and sharing about yourself

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur who dreads industry mixers or a corporate professional who gets tongue-tied at company events, this episode provides immediately applicable techniques to showcase your authentic self in any social business setting.

Resources Mentioned:

Free download: "The Ultimate List of Conversation Starters

Get on The School of Social Mastery Priority Access List

**

Don’t even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills?

Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be?

Book a Social Strategy Session HERE

Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook

Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at [email protected]

LinkedIn

Instagram

TikTok

  continue reading

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