DO Talk To Strangers – How to connect with anyone, anywhere

In our busy world of change, pressure and social media expectations, we are losing the ability to relate and connect with each other. Kerrie Phipps solves that problem by demonstrating how to relate to strangers.

Connecting with others is an essential ingredient for success in life and business. Meeting someone new could change the course of your life.

You’ll Discover How To

• Easily and naturally talk to strangers, including famous and influential people
• Use the simple ASKING model to connect with anyone, anywhere
• Transform boring activities into everyday adventures!
• Grow your network by talking to strangers

Plus

• 5 Steps to Stunning Customer Service
• Keys to authentic, confident networking
• Wisdom for safe and insightful conversations
• Connect with people who might impact profoundly on your life

 “Do Talk to Strangers is a joy to read and a valuable resource” – Glenn Capelli, author of Thinking Caps

“Kerrie’s message and methodology is outstanding and she communicates it in an authentic and real way. This book will challenge your psychology and disrupt your thinking. It is one of the best books written for customer service and sales teams.” – Sam Cawthorn, Author, Bounce Forward

Testimonials
Foreword
Introduction

Part 1: Do Talk to Strangers
My confession
The ASKING model

• Awareness
• Start small ... smile and scare yourself a little
• Keep going with quality questions
• Interest in others
• Natural confidence (you have more than you think)
• Gratitude

Part 2: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere
Connect and encounter
Five steps to stunning customer service
Friends in new places
Right people, right place, right attitude

Right people: anyone

• Famous and influential people
• Children and animals
• Newcomers
• Old faithfuls
• Speaking different languages

Right place: anywhere

• Social media
• Networking events
• Public transport
• Travel
• Shops
• Adversity - hard times and traumatic events
• Community events
• Cafés and food
• Outdoors
• Workplaces

Right attitude

• Choosing to be open
• Why am I so friendly?

Final Thoughts

Part 3: Resources, gratitude and connecting
Recommended resources
My gratitude
The impact of your contribution
About the contributors
About the author
Connect with Kerrie