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Harli Marten

talking conversation

Harli Marten

How to become a great conversationalist

Experts offer tips and tricks on mastering conversation, from small talk to thorny discussions on politics, money and health.

Harli Marten

   

Do you have the gift of gab? Well, whether you love small talk or you don’t, we could all benefit from learning how to have better and more engaging conversations.

Reset has a conversation about having conversations and how to navigate tough discussions.

GUESTS: Paula Marantz Cohen, author of Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and professor of English at Drexel University

Stephanie Boron, assistant clinical professor at Northwestern University

Danielle Portis, licensed clinical professional counselor at Rose Gold Crowns

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