Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with Improv Comedy Techniques Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Patrick King (Author, Publisher), Joe Hempel (Narrator)

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Does your mind blank in conversation and create awkward silence? Do you run out of things to say and struggle to keep dialogue flowing?

(A) Conversation isn't scripted, (B) it's 100% unpredictable, and (C) it can be terrifying at times. How do you prepare for such a thing? By learning how to apply improv comedy techniques to roll with any punch and improve your conversations and social interactions.

Become quicker and cleverer in daily conversation.

Improv(e) Your Conversations teaches the ingenious rules of improv comedy that allow performers to turn boring prompts into memorable interactions worthy of standing ovations. This means there are real frameworks and templates to escape interview-mode small talk - and start connecting and building rapport from the moment you say "Hello." This book goes through over 15 of the most helpful and insightful improv comedy techniques with countless real-life examples to make you a great talker.

Learn the conversational secrets of the world's best comedians.

Electric, flowing conversation doesn't just happen, and no one knows that better than Patrick King, internationally best-selling author and highly sought-after social interaction and conversation coach. Let his expertise guide you through the improv comedy world and exactly, word for word, how to never run out of things to say. A single conversation can change your life, so make sure that each one is memorable.

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2 hours and 36 minutes
Author

Patrick King
Narrator

Joe Hempel
Audible release date

29 March 2017
Language

English
Publisher

Patrick King
ASIN

B06XW1JY2Z
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	2 hours and 36 minutes
Author	Patrick King
Narrator	Joe Hempel
Audible.com.au Release Date	29 March 2017
Publisher	Patrick King
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B06XW1JY2Z
Best Sellers Rank	61,748 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 419 in Self-Esteem (Audible Books & Originals) 542 in Communication & Social Skills (Audible Books & Originals) 1,203 in Communication & Social Skills (Books)

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Debbie

Great insight

Reviewed in Australia on 3 January 2019

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I love the end of chapter takeaways and end of book chapter summary. This is a good book for a nsw way to approach conversation.

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R. Vakrat

Practical and liberating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2021

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This book is very simple yet, to me, it proved to be very effective. One of the immediate effects that I noticed as I started reading it, not even half way through, is that I feel more liberated in a conversation. I was able to let go (or sometimes not let go completely but become more aware of) the small habits and my own preconceptions about what a conversation is that were weighing me down.
It's a great feeling and a great confidence boost.
One of my favourite quotes:

Many of us think of a conversation as a flow of information, or words. But nothing could be further from the truth. What is really moving between people is energy, ideas, emotion, intention. Become a master at identifying and working with this second, invisible “conversation” and I promise, the word side of things will flow more easily all by itself!

But don't think that it's a book about energy flow etc. There are plenty simple tips and practical exercises. I loved the fact that the book is short and to the point.

5 people found this helpful

Olivia

It goes over everything you need to improve your social interactions. Great work!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 May 2020

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OUTSTANDING!!!!
The book goes over everything you need to improve your social interactions - Yes and, seeding details and talking points, seamless topic changes, connection, how to make others feel validated, how to never run out of things to say, how to be present in a conversation to aid flow etc...
The best thing is that the theory behind each approach is explained and you are not taught 'Say this & this in this situation etc...'. This improves your ability to improvise (and avoids one becoming a robot) which is the main focus of the book.
Again, outstanding and gives a huge insight into how to truly connect with others. Great work!

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Anon

Good for improving conversational flow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2020

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The thrust of this book is that a good conversation is a collaboration between two people, not a battle for dominance. Patrick King offers lots of practical tips and insights to help your conversations flow, to create a mutually rewarding and enriching experience for both parties.

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Darren

Well worth reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2019

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As someone completely new to improv, it was enough to give me the basics. Of course, nothing beats practising. But now, when I practice with fellow players, I will at least have some prior understanding of what the goal is meant to be. Also, very useful comparison with making conversation less rigid.

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Kevin P

Excellent !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2021

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This is not a book on how to be funny. It is a book on how to make conversation flow using the improvisational techniques of comedians and for this purpose it is extremely good.

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