NSA Connects - How To Make "Small Talk" Your Superpower
Wed, Oct 14
|Virtual Event
Build confidence, practise everyday conversations and turn small talk into meaningful connection with Carl Coffey.
Time & Location
Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
Virtual Event
About the event
Does the idea of striking up a conversation with a stranger make you nervous? Do you want to connect better with people around you? Are you seeking to become the confident communicator you know is within you?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, you’re invited on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for “How to Make Small Talk Your Superpower!” This interactive session will empower attendees who stutter to approach small talk with confidence. Through practical approaches and open discussion, participants will develop and hone how to:
Initiate and maintain conversations
Be authentic and memorable
Reframe small talk as an opportunity for connection
Join host Carl Coffey for this virtual session, which will provide a safe and supportive environment to practice skills and build confidence in everyday interactions. This session will give you the tools you need to succeed, whether you’re in the break room at work, meeting new people,…
Event Verification & Recording Notice
To help us maintain a safe and supportive space, attendees joining virtually may be asked to briefly turn on their camera upon entering the Zoom room for participant verification. After verification, you may turn your camera off before the event begins.
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