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Most Replayed Moment: The Framework To Instantly Become Better At Conversation!

July 17, 2026 0:33:13 6.12 MB ( -6.13 MB less) Downloads: 0

What if the secret to better conversations is something most of us never think to do?

Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor, behavioural scientist and bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.

In this moment, Alison Wood Brooks introduces the research-backed framework that can transform the way you communicate in every area of your life. She explains the subtle habits that quietly damage your likability, why people often leave conversations feeling unheard, and the small changes that can make every interaction feel more natural, engaging and memorable.

Listen to the full episode here!

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