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Alex Y.

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Magnetic Listening: The Cure for Draining Conversations

Not a therapist? Stop listening like one

Jul 3

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Jul 3

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How to Talk Like a Human (Not a Question Bot)

Stop interrogating, start connecting

Jun 13

SYSTEM ERROR: CONVERSATION FAILED” in pink text next to a retro toy robot

Jun 13

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The Idiom Trap: Why Perfect Grammar Won’t Save You

How to avoid conversation carnage

Jun 3

A pink mannequin lies on a dark surface, outlined in white chalk like a crime scene figure. A pink tape across its midsection reads “CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS.” Above it, pink text says “WARNING: IDIOM ALERT.”

Jun 3

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Kill Awkward Silence

Two Secret Skills that Transform Your Conversations

May 27

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May 27

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How to S.T.A.R.T. a Conversation with Anyone (in 5 Simple Steps)

Get your instant icebreaker for any situation

Sep 13, 2024

A cartoon depicting communication difficulties. A man and a woman stand on opposite sides of a tall ice-brick wall, looking at each other with confused expressions. The man says “hmmm….” and the woman says “errr….”.

Sep 13, 2024

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Tired of People Talking Over You? Do This.

8 Ways to control your conversations

May 17, 2024

Stick figure cartoon titled “Attack of the Interruptor.” A large stick figure interrupts smaller figures, saying, “No, I don’t think so,” “Anyway, me…,” and “No, that’s not right!” while they run away

May 17, 2024

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Avoid These 4 Conversation Killers Part 3: Your Words

Protect your rapport — for the last time!

May 2, 2024

Text overlay: Conversation Killers pt.3. An illustrated cartoon of an angry stick figure carrying a baseball bat. He is pointing directly at the reader and demanding to know “What did you say?!”

May 2, 2024

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Avoid These 3 Conversation Killers. Part 2: Your Voice

Protect your rapport! Again.

Apr 24, 2024

A cartoon illustration showing a stick figure holding a smoking gun saying “speak up.” Another stick figure lies on the ground in a pool of blood moaning “uhhh.”

Apr 24, 2024

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Avoid These 5 Conversation Killers. Part 1: Body Language

Protect your rapport!

Apr 12, 2024

Avoid These 5 Conversation Killers.
Part 1: Body Language

Apr 12, 2024

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Frustrating Conversations? This Skill Is The Key.

Your ultimate guide to rapport

Apr 5, 2024

two stickmen struggling to fit puzzle pieces together. An arrow points to the gap between th puzzles pieces asking “conversations feel like this?”

Apr 5, 2024

Alex Y.

Alex Y.

Communication coach: 29 years killing awkward silence for a living. Turn conversations into connections. https://speakeasy.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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