3 minutes max. · Episode 22 · Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
Talk AI for Small Talk
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About this episode
- Episode
- #22 of 48
- Published
- 6 October 2025
- Length
- 1:49 min
- Series
- Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
- Hosts
- Andre Ottlik and Jules (AI)
In short
You often miss chances to connect because you stay silent. This episode is about jumping into conversations and practising empathy while speaking. Two tips and a reminder about active listening help you have livelier dialogues at work and in daily life.
Three things to try
- Ask open questions that start with what or how to show genuine interest.
- If you do not know how to start, let a voice assistant like Google Assistant or Siri suggest topics.
- Listen actively so you truly engage with the other person and keep the conversation going.
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Transcript
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- 00:00 Andre Ottlik
- Have you ever thought about how many words you speak per minute? It's about one hundred to one hundred and sixty words. Today we want to use this pace to enhance your small talk skills.
- 00:12 Jules
- Hello, and welcome to 3 minutes max. I'm Jules, your AI partner, along with Andre.
- 00:19 Andre Ottlik
- They say speech is silver. Silence is golden. But how often do we adhere to this and miss valuable opportunities to connect with others? Our topic for today is all about jumping into conversations and practicing empathy while speaking.
- 00:33 Jules
- Exactly Andre, did you know a study from Harvard University showed that active conversations can boost well-being and creativity?
- 00:43 Andre Ottlik
- So let's talk more. I have two tips for you that you can implement right away.
- 00:47 Jules
- Tip one: develop your empathy by asking open ended questions. Start with WHAT? and HOW? to gain deeper insights. This not only makes conversations more interesting, but also shows genuine interest.
- 01:03 Andre Ottlik
- And for the tech enthusiasts out there that don't know how to start, here's tip two: use AI based voice recognition tools like Google Assistant or Siri. They can suggest spontaneous topics and expand your small talk repertoire.
- 01:21 Jules
- And remember, active listening is just as important. It allows you to truly engage with your conversation partner and keep the discussion lively.
- 01:31 Andre Ottlik
- If you try this out, you can have some exciting dialogues not only at work but also in your everyday life.
- 01:37 Jules
- If you want to delve deeper into the topic, perhaps with your team, feel free to message us on LinkedIn. You can find tips and resources in the episode description.
More on Getting to the point, storytelling, speaking
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- #20Help Others Be More Concise using AI notetakers
- #22Talk AI for Small Talk (this episode)
- #23AI Boosted Storytelling
- #24Public Speaking AI
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