Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA
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The Introvert’s Guide to Better Small Talk

60 min
Sep 22, 2026 1:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Start Conversations Without Overthinking

Use simple, repeatable prompts to begin workplace, networking, and sales conversations with greater ease.

Turn Conversation Into Connection

Recognize opportunities to build trust, exchange information, and create a natural next step.

Keep Yourself Calm and Confident

Learn strategies to calm your nervous system in real time, without drawing attention.

Why this topic matters

For conscientious professionals, small talk can feel shallow, awkward, or mentally demanding. But they also recognize that it often determines who gets remembered, trusted, and invited into new opportunities. This lesson turns small talk into a practical skill, helping you form genuine workplace relationships and connect without pretending to be more extroverted than you are.

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Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA

Owner of Speak Like a Professional and Corporate Speech-Language Pathologist

The University of Kansas Health System
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