Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between) - by Shola Kaye (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Learn the art of effective communication with skill-building strategies and tools

Effective communication doesn't come naturally to everyone, but the good news is you can get better at it with practice and the right tools. Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between) is filled with strategies to help you build communication skills and put them into practice in everyday interactions with friends, family, work colleagues, acquaintances, and even strangers.

Communicating effectively can create opportunities in your life, foster relationships that wouldn't have existed otherwise, and smooth over awkward or stressful interactions. Learn how to make engaging small talk and incisive big talk, translate body language and facial expressions, and improve visual and written skills. You'll find practical tips that help you get the most out of each strategy, scenarios that illustrate each technique in practice, and more.

This book for building effective communication skills includes:

• Communication 101--Learn about the social importance of effective communication skills and the different ways we communicate.
• 46 Skill-building strategies--Discover a wide range of tips and tools to help you establish communication skills for any social situation.
• Real-life scenarios--Explore a variety of common situations where effective communication skills are important, like sparking up a conversation with a stranger or letting someone know they hurt your feelings.

Build strong communication skills with Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between).

Review Quotes

"As a speaker, former stand-up comic, and the author of a lot of books, I know how important communication is to become successful. Kaye's book, Big Talk, Small Talk (and Everything in Between), makes it easy for even someone like myself with OCD to learn things both big and small. Definitely worth a read!" --Judy Carter, Author of The New Comedy Bible and The Message of You

"In person, on video, and in writing, powerful communicators win. And they win big. In this brilliantly designed, boldly smart book, Shola lays out exactly what you need to lead better, sell faster, and become a genuine person of influence." --David Newman, CSP, Bestselling Author of Do It! Marketing and Do It! Speaking

"Shola's book is absolutely perfect for both extroverts and introverts who need a few tips on how to speak up, tackle difficult conversations, and LISTEN! Her genius breakdown of multiple real-life scenarios is so refreshing. From paying a compliment to break the ice to winning over difficult teenagers--it's a must-read to get what you want more easily every single day!" --Esther Stanhope, Author, Speaker, and Expert known as 'The Impact Guru'

About the Author

SHOLA KAYE is an award-winning speaker and communication specialist. She's also the author of How to Be a D.I.V.A. at Public Speaking, creator of the podcast Shortcuts to Public Speaking Success, and a TEDx speaker on empathy in the workplace. Visit her online at SholaKaye.com.