
Great Chat
Seven Lessons for Better Conversations, Deeper Connections and Improved Wellbeing
Josh Smith(Author)
Lagom (Publisher)
Published on 20. June 2024
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-78512-107-4 (ISBN)
Description
'Has the power to change your life through conversation' - Roxie Nafousi
'Josh's openness, relatability, and honesty has singled him out as a voice of today, worthy of global amplification' - Lily Collins
Our lives are filled with conversations - from internal chats, surface level chats, dreaded chats to the deep and meaningful chats - but when was the last time you had a 'great chat'?
During his childhood, Josh was too afraid to speak because of his speech impediment. In his adulthood, it was uncovering the power of conversation that transformed his life. As a celebrity interviewer, Josh has talked with people of every background, mood and personality, and had them open up like never before. Josh believes there's an art and a science to a good chat and understanding it can unlock a whole world of connection.
Great Chat includes seven key lessons that will help you have more meaningful conversations and show you how it can improve your wellbeing. This essential guide will teach you:
- How to structure a conversation
- Why asking questions can build emotional intelligence and make you more likeable
- How listening twice as much as talking can change your social life
- How to embrace difficult conversations and why they are good for you
Whether it's starting out in a new industry, navigating digital dating, or trying to make friends later in life, everyone is struggling to connect. Great Chat will help you have more meaningful conversations and transform your life.
'Josh's openness, relatability, and honesty has singled him out as a voice of today, worthy of global amplification' - Lily Collins
Our lives are filled with conversations - from internal chats, surface level chats, dreaded chats to the deep and meaningful chats - but when was the last time you had a 'great chat'?
During his childhood, Josh was too afraid to speak because of his speech impediment. In his adulthood, it was uncovering the power of conversation that transformed his life. As a celebrity interviewer, Josh has talked with people of every background, mood and personality, and had them open up like never before. Josh believes there's an art and a science to a good chat and understanding it can unlock a whole world of connection.
Great Chat includes seven key lessons that will help you have more meaningful conversations and show you how it can improve your wellbeing. This essential guide will teach you:
- How to structure a conversation
- Why asking questions can build emotional intelligence and make you more likeable
- How listening twice as much as talking can change your social life
- How to embrace difficult conversations and why they are good for you
Whether it's starting out in a new industry, navigating digital dating, or trying to make friends later in life, everyone is struggling to connect. Great Chat will help you have more meaningful conversations and transform your life.
Reviews / Votes
Accessible, practical and game-changing * Deborah Joseph, Glamour * Josh's openness, relatability, and honesty has singled him out as a voice of today, worthy of global amplification * Lily Collins * Josh has a unique blend of empathy, enthusiasm, and sincerity that makes him stand out from the masses. A brilliant conversationalist and a wonderful person, I'm so excited for more people to discover him as a truly excellent author * Nicola Coughlan * As a staunch proponent of deep and meaningful chats with strangers in club toilets and beyond, good chat should happen everywhere - I fully approve of Josh's message! * Clara Amfo * An accessible guide * Harper's Bazaar *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bonnier Books Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
402 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78512-107-4 (9781785121074)
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Person
Award-winning British journalist, podcaster and presenter Josh Smith has gained international recognition for his signature empowering interviews. With his innate warmth and brilliant humour, he has chatted to many high-profile figures, from Oprah to Victoria Beckham.
Josh hosts the popular podcast Reign with Josh Smith, which now in its eleventh season has gained over 43 million views and downloads combined. He is an ambassador for the children's mental health charity, Place2be and is a contributing editor for Glamour UK. He has also written for The Telegraph, The Sunday Times Style magazine, The Independent and Vogue.
Josh hosts the popular podcast Reign with Josh Smith, which now in its eleventh season has gained over 43 million views and downloads combined. He is an ambassador for the children's mental health charity, Place2be and is a contributing editor for Glamour UK. He has also written for The Telegraph, The Sunday Times Style magazine, The Independent and Vogue.