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Workshop
Time:
NRICH: Talking to Strangers: The Art of Small Talk
Date:
2:00 pm –
3:00 pm
Nebraska East Union
Room: Prairie Suite
Target Audiences:
1705 Arbor Dr
Lincoln NE 68503
Lincoln NE 68503
Additional Info: NEU
Contact:
Organizational Development and Training, (402) 472-3790, training@unl.edu
Small talk can be awkward and confusing, and for some reason overly concerned about the weather. But what if small talk isn’t pointless chatter, but actually a powerful tool for well being, connection, and career growth? In this session, we’ll tackle the myths and missteps of small talk, offer memorable conversation starters, and teach you how to keep a chat flowing (and even how to end it gracefully). You’ll leave with practical tips—and maybe even a new appreciation for small talk. Be Advised: You will have to talk to someone in this session!
Presented by: Celeste Spier, Director, Organizational Development and Training
Biography: Celeste Spier, Ph.D., currently works at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as the Director of Organizational Development. In this role, Spier builds and delivers professional development and mentorship programs for the 4,000+ staff members across campus. She has worked at UNL since 2008 previously as an academic advisor and career coach. Spier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. In December 2020, she completed her Ph.D. in educational leadership. She is also a certified Gallup strengths coach.
Click the link below to register:
Presented by: Celeste Spier, Director, Organizational Development and Training
Biography: Celeste Spier, Ph.D., currently works at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as the Director of Organizational Development. In this role, Spier builds and delivers professional development and mentorship programs for the 4,000+ staff members across campus. She has worked at UNL since 2008 previously as an academic advisor and career coach. Spier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. In December 2020, she completed her Ph.D. in educational leadership. She is also a certified Gallup strengths coach.
Click the link below to register:
https://nebraska.bridgeapp.com/learner/training/c7ca44ca/enroll
