How to hold a conversation: DBAD style

About this episode

Gretchen Clark shares practical advice on improving conversation skills and confidence, especially for women facing social challenges.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets into something a lot of women feel but don’t always know how to fix, how to be more magnetic, more confident, and better at conversation, especially when postpartum brain, social awkwardness, or self-doubt make you feel like you’ve lost your spark. She shares the simple shifts that instantly make people want to talk to you more, from being genuinely curious and asking better questions, to active listening, using people’s names, and making others feel seen, understood, and important. Gretchen also talks about what actually makes someone likable, why trying too hard to impress people usually backfires, and how confidence comes from being yourself, not performing. If you’ve ever walked into a room and thought, “why do I feel so awkward?” or wished you were better at making friends, networking, dating, or just holding a great conversation, this episode is packed with practical, no-BS advice that will help. 📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: teamgretchen@avoiragency.com __ 💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok __ ✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Host: Gretchen Clark

Topics covered

• conversation skills
• confidence
• social awkwardness
• postpartum challenges
• active listening
• self-improvement

Keywords

• conversation
• confidence
• social skills
• active listening
• self-doubt
• networking
• making friends

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