How to have better conversations (that add true value to your life)

How to have better conversations (that add true value to your life)

July 12, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 212

About this episode

The episode explores the science of effective conversation and the importance of curiosity over charisma.

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 THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast + DILEMMA SUBMISSION If you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM us @workinghardpod on instagram! + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not…

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Host: Grace Beverley

Guest: Susie Ashfield

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