Everybody recognizes that the “small talk” that goes on between people at social occasions can be very important to success in business. Debra Fine has made it her goal to teach people how to use such seemingly informal occasions to maximum advantage. She even founded a company dedicated to this purpose, at its name says it all: “The Fine Art of Small Talk.” In keynote speeches and workshops specifically tailored to her clients‘ needs and interests, Fine describes the key elements of making “small talk“ work -- how to revive a dying conversation, how to turn any subject into a conversation that promotes your business interests, how to avoid troublesome topics, how to really hear what someone is saying, and many more. And Debra does this in a style that one journalist described as a mix of stand-up comedy, therapy, and old fashioned school teacher.
Debra Fine is the founder and owner of The Fine Art of SmallTalk, a company focused on teaching professionals conversational skills for use at networking events, conventions and clients. She is a former engineer and nationally recognized as a keynote speaker and trainer. Debra brings humor described in a Denver Post article as a "mixture of stand-up comic, therapist and teacher".
During Debra's fast-paced, interactive and entertaining programs, audience members learn how to:
Start a conversation and keep it going
Avoid conversation "killers"
Revive a dying conversation
Develop business friendships
Approach social functions with confidence
Become "active" listeners
Overcome communication barriers
Handle awkward situations
Turn every conversation into a opportunity for success
Come across as composed and self-assured when talking to people or entertaining clients at conventions, trade shows and other work related functions
Feel more at ease at parties, meetings, receptions, hospitality suites and job interviews
Programs can be tailored to your specific needs. Presentations and keynote speeches are a specialty for individual corporations, organizations, conventions, spousal programs, clubs or special events. Training and workshop packages will be custom designed for any size group.