Transformational Conversations.
Get the 21st-century conversation superpowers you were never taught at school. Facilitated by Georgie Nightingall.
As seen in…
Also featured in The Power of Strangers by Joe Keohane
An exploration of why we don't talk to strangers, and the wonderful things that would happen if we did. Joe attended the Transformational Conversations Programme in 2019.
Ready to learn how to become a master at talking to strangers? Read an excerpt from the book.
Why Develop Your
Conversation Superpowers?
The Future is, actually… HUMAN
With the increase in AI and our digital economy, what is left is our human to human skills. Adam Grant says in Hidden Potential: the Science of Achieving Greater Things:
‘As more and more cognitive skills get automated, we’re in the midst of a character revolution. With technological advances placing a premium on interactions and relationships, the skills that make us human are increasingly important to master’.
People skills can always be learned and expanded. And they also need to be because our impact in the world is limited by and dependent on the quality of our relationships and how we communicate with each other. We need each other to do things with and for us.
Plus, there is strong research to show that the quantity and quality of connections, leads us to being happier, more healthy and living longer. Loneliness is toxic. Rich, fulfilling relationships are a strong component of a meaningful life.
Everything starts with a conversation
Life is a series of conversations. How do all relationships start and continue? Here are some of the ways conversation mastery will show up in your life.
The Transformational Conversations programme helps you deeply connect with anyone, everywhere. Say goodbye to soul-less, transactional small talk & hello to meaningful conversations that spark authentic joy, transform the way you see the world and unlock ‘secret’ life, love and career opportunities.
Transformational Conversations Programme
Spring 2024
3 Day In-Person Programme
26th - 28th April and 30th April - 21st May
A 3-day intensive workshop to learn and practise all the conversation tools and mindsets in person with other students who you will get to know deeply. Plus 4 weekly online 1-hr coaching sessions for focused integration. You’ll build better human connection habits and master three important tools a week through peer learning, coaching and feedback.
6-Week Virtual Programme
9th April - 14th May
Six weekly live learning calls on Zoom (2 hrs 30 mins), weekly homework tasks, and community inspiration, support and accountability via private WhatsApp group. A great way to digest all the material slowly, connect with students across the world and not even have to leave your house!
The Curriculum
Week 1: Navigating Small Talk 😄
Introduction to the group & each other
Reframing small talk & 3 tools to navigate it: curiosity mindset, breaking scripts & statements
Week 2: Cold to Warm 🔥
Accelerated rapport building (verbally & non-verbally)
Where is your awareness?
Dealing with the voice inside your head
The power of framing
Week 3: Empathy & Presence 🤗
The empathy staircase
Labelling & mirroring
Holding space and building presence
Week 4: Deep Listening 🤔
The 3 levels of listening
What categories to listen for
Asking better questions
The curiosity mindset
Week 5: Mindset & Identity 🧠
Who are you? Playing with labels and authenticity
Negative automatic thoughts, limiting beliefs and creating positive empowering beliefs
Week 6: Play 😜
Evoking emotion and making conversations fun, energizing and enjoyable using improvisation, storytelling, risk taking and charisma techniques
Life after the programme
What Others Say About Us
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"I highly recommend Georgie’s transformational conversations program. It includes an extensive toolbox of conversational techniques, as well as powerful exercises and devices that engender an empathic, playful and curious mindset. Georgie has assembled a potent and original combination of approaches taken from psychology, improvisation, meditation and coaching, as well as her own extensive experimentation and research. Her teaching style is engaging, myth- busting, fun, encouraging, challenging, supportive and unafraid of depth. She imparts a great amount of wisdom very succinctly - while generously allowing the learning to be experiential, a journey of self discovery. Ultimately the implications of the skills learnt reach not just into better conversations but an increased sense of aliveness, connection to self, an enriched daily experience made through better relationships, laughter, authenticity, spontaneity and presence. Who wouldn’t want that!"
Ryan
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"This programme is a uniquely immersive experience for any human with an open heart and mind to explore how they interact with themselves and the rest of the world. And a rare opportunity to learn tools and techniques that will help you create engaging, stimulating conversations and inspire those around you to do the same. It inspired me to take an active approach towards my behaviour in conversation with other humans and has prompted me to spend time improving these conversations so that there is space for both myself and the other to be anything and anyone they, or I, want to be. Practising these kind of conversions has help me perceive humans no longer as a blank canvas but as a colourful, intricate being that never ceases to fascinate me."
Isla, Coach
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"The programme has been a great opportunity to engage my creative mind and imagine how I can live a different experience every day. The content, though themed on conversation, triggered deeper thoughts for me on the nature of the relations with ourselves and others, and how we can improve the quality of our experience in the moment. I have realised just how deep and numerous the opportunities that lie within a conversation, and I will be forever curious about discovering them."
Karam, Entrepreneur
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"The programme has helped me break out of a rut - before I was having a lot of rather boring conversations where I struggled to feel connected to the other person. It’s also made me realise the importance of having fun conversations in every-day life. I never thought I’d be the kind of person who strikes up a random conversation with a barista or someone sitting opposite me on a train. The programme has given me the confidence to do that and that has brought a lot of fun into my life."
Kate, Entrepreneuer
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"I'm having a hard time describing my experience in a few sentences as I have learned so much - about conversations, about connection, about myself - Georgie taught us life lessons as much as conversations skills. I'm happy to have stumbled upon the course at a relatively early age and will be able to take this with me for all the years that come."
David
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"I had high hopes for the programme, realising the many ways that changing my conversations could enhance my life - personally and professionally. I'm emerging at the other end with not only a greater confidence that those changes are possible but with a real practical sense of how to get there. I've gained a set of tools to use in conversation to get to know people in my life more deeply and had ample opportunity to test them out in a safe and supportive environment. It was also an opportunity to examine our own habits and unconscious assumptions surrounding the way we interact with the people around us, the chance to try out other ways of being and gently expand my own sense of self and what I’m capable of. As those assumptions dissolve I'm feeling more free to be vulnerable and authentic and courageous in my interactions from day to day."
Lizzy, Teacher
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"The programme has helped me break out of a rut - before I was having a lot of rather boring conversations where I struggled to feel connected to the other person. It’s also made me realise the importance of having fun conversations in every-day life. I never thought I’d be the kind of person who strikes up a random conversation with a barista or someone sitting opposite me on a train. The programme has given me the confidence to do that and that has brought a lot of fun into my life. It challenged a lot of the assumptions I’d made about myself and other people. I also learnt a lot about the type of conversations I want to be having more of. Before the course, I knew there were some people in my life I enjoyed talking to and found really interesting, but I couldn’t put my finger on what it was about our conversation that I liked so much."
Kate, Entrepreneur
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"My experience was very positive: Georgie clearly put a lot of thought, research and rich personal experience into crafting the content - which was excellent. The blend of practical tools, reflection on mindset, coaching, homework, etc. all worked very well together – felt like a ‘complete’ way of building conversational skills. The way she facilitated the group was also great – she created a really open, accepting space for us to learn, share, laugh and play together. One thing I’m stepping away with is a sense of courage and confidence knowing that striking up a conversation with a stranger or going deep in conversation isn’t difficult – don’t need to be clever to be a good conversationalist – you just need to be curious and open. I was also surprised by how a small question can open the door to a whole range of conversational possibilities – all it takes is some careful listening, echoing / reflecting, gentle questioning and reciprocal sharing. The sort of connections I’d like to be experiencing on a daily basis now feel more within reach thanks to the programme."
Laura, Managing Director
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"I am glad I invested the time in this holistic programme. The thought that went into the structure of the programme is incredible and really takes one on a transformation journey. It gave me frameworks, tools and support to transform my conversational skills. I learnt a lot about myself and how my own limitations and beliefs were pulling me back in my day-to-day conversations. I now feel more confident that I am capable of holding the space for more interesting conversations where I am learning new things and which I feel are engaging to others."
Lais, Project Manager
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"it is really hard to distill this workshop into a few sentences but I will try as it has been transformative for me. I've come to notice the importance of having a life full of curioisity and being free to explore and identify multiple dimensions within a conversation is unreal. I am left blown away by the experience. I have learned so much that I hope to not forget. Please take this course, do yourself a favour and everyone you know and meet will appreciate it. This is a must have skill.'"
Course Alumni
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"I'm thankful for Georgie and everyone's openness and support in creating a positive environment to learn life-long skill sets beyond simple conversation starters. You will gain confidence and deeper insight into yourself, how you view the world, and what you can change to enrich your conversations with strangers, co-workers, friends, and family. Quite simply, Georgie has an appealing mix of personality, charm, teaching style, and experience that makes it a treat to learn from her.":
Henry
Attend a Taster Workshop
Want to experience a flavour of the programme? Sign up for our taster event this Spring.
In this 90-minute virtual workshop you’ll gain new awareness of how to engineer a meaningful conversation, what the value of small talk is and three tools to navigate it better - the curiosity mindset, breaking scripts and statements.
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The Human Behind Trigger Conversations
Georgie Nightingall is a ICF-accredited coach, facilitator, experience designer and PhD researcher (focusing on human connection design at Imperial College London).
This all started because she was bored with every conversation starting with ‘What do you do?’. She felt labelled and stereotyped by her work identity, bored of the repetitive small talk and craving a real connection-fuelled adventurous deep meaningful conversation (DMC). You know, the kind that inspires new ideas, reshapes thought and expands the way you see the world…
She is on a mission to make the world more human through the lost art of conversation and human connection. Since founding Trigger Conversations in 2016, she’s created over 120 event spaces for strangers to have deep conversations and global transformational conversation training programmes for individuals, universities, conferences and organisations. Her work invites you to strip the work labels, go beyond small talk and be real.
In addition to smiling at strangers, she is addicted to Brazilian Zouk dancing, staring out the window drinking coffee and wearing purple!
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Is this programme right for you?
😳 Transactional networking makes you shiver
…but you value building authentic and meaningful connections in a network.
😣 The thought of scripted awkward small talk leaves you tired and frustrated.
You’re seeking more depth, meaning, authenticity, play or adventure in your conversations and life.
🤝 You want to build trust and connect with new potential clients or investors immediately
… and become the one they will never forget.
💼 You want to expand your career horizons
… and tap into secret opportunities that only come through humans.
❤️ You want to break out of stuck and limiting patterns
… in your conversations with loved ones.
💼 Your path involves becoming a team leader, exec or founder
…and need to learn how to become an excellent communicator.
⚡️ You want to know how to get into novel, unusual topics of conversation seamlessly.
…and develop your curiosity muscle
🦸♀️ You want the superpower of being able to talk to anyone, anywhere
(yes, anywhere!)
🙉 You want to know how to be such a good listener
… that everyone will tell you their deepest, darkest secrets.
📚 You’ve read the books, attended the courses
… and yet you haven’t found your edge quite yet. You want to discover deeper levels within yourself? We’ll take you there.
Dates & Investment
In Person Programme
3 Day In-Person Workshop w Optional Group Coaching 26th - 28th April, 2024
Join us for a live weekend in London, where we cover all 6 modules with face-to-face learning. Take the opportunity to solidify your learnings and integrate the tools as habits with 4 weeks of group coaching calls.
In Person: 26th-28th April from 9:30am - 5pm GMT
Weekly Group Integration & Coaching Calls: Tuesdays (30th April, 7th May, 14th May, 21st May) from 5.30pm-6.30pm GMT/BST
The Live Transformational Conversations Programme
£995
Programme Only
✅ The full programme (all 6 modules) spread over three days’ face to face learning.
✅ Access to programme slides and flipchart notes
✅ Max cohort size 20
The Accelerated Learning 4-Week Package
£1350
Programme + Group Coaching Calls with Georgie
Includes live weekend plus…
✅ Weekly homework & reflection questions
✅ Virtual 1 hr group coaching calls with Georgie for 4 weeks
The Deep Learning VIP Package
£2450
Programme + 1:1 Support from Georgie
Includes live weekend plus…
✅ weekly 1:1 accountability calls (30 min)
✅ x2 1:1 deep dive coaching sessions with Georgie (1 hour)
✅Email and Whatsapp Support
✅ x1 Personalized Conversation Analysis (15 min)
Virtual Programme
6 Week Virtual Workshop 9th April - 14th May, 2024
Learn from anywhere and connect with like-minded and diverse individuals from across the world, with our 6 week transformational virtual package.
Tuesdays 7pm-9.30pm BST/GMT (London) - 2.5 hours weekly on Zoom
6 Week Transformational Conversations Programme
£750
Programme Only
Includes:
✅ Six weekly live learning calls on Zoom (2hrs 30 mins)
✅ Weekly reflection questions & homework
✅ Community connection, inspiration and support via private WhatsApp group
The Accelerated Learning Package
£875
Programme + 1:1 Coaching Call with Georgie
Includes full programme plus…
✅ 1:1 coaching call with Georgie (45 min)
The Deep Learning VIP Package
£1750
Programme + 1:1 Support from Georgie
Includes live weekend plus…
✅ Weekly 1:1 accountability calls (30 min)
✅ x2 1:1 deep dive coaching sessions with Georgie (1 hour)
✅ Email and Whatsapp Support
✅ x1 Personalized Conversation Recording Analysis (15 min)
"To say this is a ‘Conversation Course’ is to completely underestimate the transformative value of increasing your awareness in how you connect and communicate with other humans... I gained greater confidence, clarity and awareness to navigate conversations on various levels of engagement and connection - this is truly life-changing work."
Siobahn
Our Approach
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😛 + 😂 We Make it Fun
Otherwise, it’s an exhausting chore! The best kind of learning feels a lot like play. We invite you to bring your whole self, laugh out loud and wish all learning could bring this much joy.
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💡+❔We Create Discovery & Curiosity
We won’t just give you the answers. The deepest learning comes through a journey of asking curious questions, exploring and discovery.
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🎬 + ✅ We Learn By Doing
There is no progress without action. This is a highly interactive learning experience, with reflection exercises and homework to experiment with and integrate learning each week.
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🙋🏼 + 🌎 + 🙋🏼 We Believe in Community Learning
Connection isn’t a solo venture and nor is learning. Sharing wins, insights and feedback accelerates the learning process. Be inspired by a global community of like-minded others. And an opportunity to steal what they do best....
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🔥 + 🌊 + 🔒 We Go Deep
You can learn the tools in a book. We go deeper, unlocking and expanding your assumptions, beliefs and feelings about yourself, others and the word. And help you create empowering and resilient beliefs that allow you to take more risks, thus expanding who you can become.
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🔗 + 🤓 We Teach Across-Disciplines
Different contexts require different approaches. This unique programme combines a variety of modalities including coaching, non-violent-communication, meditation, improvisation theatre, authentic relating, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviour therapy, psychology and sociolinguistics.
FAQs
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Sign up for my taster workshop to get a sense of the programme. You can also book a discovery call with Georgie to understand if it’s a fit. Click ‘apply now’ and you’ll be sent a link to her calendar.
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Yes, we also offer a programme to help you build deeper intimacy in your relationships through navigating conflict better. https://www.transformconflictintoconnection.com/
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Instalment and low-income options available. Contact georgie@triggerconversations.co.uk
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As this is a workshop on conversation and communication, a good level of English is required to make the most of the content.
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Generally, this programme attracts curious, nerdy and connection-fuelled humans in their 20s- late 40s, looking to build and strengthen their network to increase their business and career opportunities. E.g. entrepreneurial-types, business owners, freelancers, coaches. However, we have also had teachers, mentors, product and projects managers on the course! Most people who join are confident having conversations with people they know but want to learn how to adapt their style to different contexts.
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Up to 20 fellow learners for each cohort.
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Beyond reading the testimonials, you can attend a Taster Workshop on Tuesday 13th Feb, Friday 22nd & Wednesday 27th March. You can also complete the application and Georgie will follow-up to schedule a discovery call.
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Ideally, yes, but you could get away with missing one. The sessions will provide opportunities to experiment with and really understand new tools, plus they will build on each other. If you do have to miss one there will be a recording and notes available so you can catch-up.
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Each session is highly interactive - more of a co- created conversation or enquiry than a talk. We’ll have cameras and mute off and frequently use breakout rooms to practice techniques together. As for homework outside the calls, each week you will be given a self-reflection task (15- 30mins) and 3 action tasks to practice with other humans before the next week. The action tasks are split into categories depending on keen you are (light, thirsty and hearty!) and take only a few minutes each. The more you experiment with outside the calls the more you’ll be able to transform your conversations, so doing the homework is a big part of the programme.
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We re aiming for an Autumn intake in 2024. Share your interest so we can keep you updated
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Contact us! hello@triggerconversations.co.uk
Apply: Next Steps
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4-Min Form
Complete a 4-minute form to share your interest.
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Taster Workshop (optional)
Sign up for an optional taster workshop to get a flavour of the programme.
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Conversation
Georgie will follow up by email to arrange a short chemistry call to see if the course is right for you and which package suits your needs best.
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Confirm
You’ll be invited to pay to confirm your place.
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Get Excited
Feel the anticipation and get excited to transform.
