Episode 212 · Working Hard with Grace Beverley
How to have better conversations (that add true value to your life)
13 Jul 2026 · 22 min
Episode notes
Today we’re getting into the actual science of great conversation and ultimately why curiosity is a more powerful social skill than charisma, and how to make yourself a better conversationalist in any scenario, whether that’s a first date, a job interview, or a catch up with a friend. Thank you so much to the brilliant Susie Ashfield for being my expert for this episode, you can find her links below: Website: https://susieashfield.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/susieashfieldspeechcoach/ Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/just-f-king-say-it/susie-ashfield/9781783968725? + SIGN UP TO…
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Working Hard with Grace Beverley
Grace Beverley · Learning · English
In this top-charting podcast series, entrepreneur Grace Beverley breaks away from the conventional business podcast rhetoric - immersing us in the extraordinary journeys of people from all walks of life who have achieved remarkable success in unique fields. From housing campaigners to investors and
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