Trigger Love
(from The Transformational Conversations Programme)
““Go first!” was one of the first things Georgie shared as advice, and I took it to heart. In many ways, it is as if I had been waiting for permission to be more open, more confident, and more aware, and she gave me that permission.”
“I’ve become very aware of what I am contributing to a conversation, without it making things awkward. Finding that some of what I have learned and applied can influence others to be drawn to me.”
“Trigger Conversations is an excellent practical course on how to be a better conversationalist, more likeable, and to really genuinely learn more about people. I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking to improve their interactions with others whether that be for networking, connecting with people, or otherwise.”
“I am so glad I came onto the course and learned about meta energy. The world would be a much better place if everyone learned and practiced meta in their daily lives :)”
“Transformational Conversations is the training every introvert secretly needs to feel confident talking to other people. It’s equal parts playful and introspective. It’s practical and fun.”
“This is a powerful yet gentle and fun experience of learning. There is huge depth and width about everything that matters around conversations. Yet, the interactive exercises and teaching are easy to understand and absorbed. A great time spent.”
“I guess my motives for taking the course were different from many other people’s. I’ve just moved over 100 miles to a new home in the Midlands, after living over 30 years near Manchester. So, I was keen to make new connections and integrate into my new community as quickly as possible.
What did I get from the course? Well, it isn’t just about getting tips for having better conversations (though there are plenty of those). It has also helped me to recognise how I typically interact with other people, assumptions I often bring and how to recognise opportunities to generate deeper relationships. I keep referring back to my notes and I particularly valued the 4 week follow-up Zoom calls, which have helped me to keep up with what I’ve learned. More than that I’m conscious of constantly learning how to have better conversations!”
“Georgie’s course was super insightful into the mechanics behind enjoyable conversation that build relationships. I have applied it already to both my social and business life, and I feel it will help open up new opportunities for me in the future.”
“The programme was a very enjoyable experience that has given me a lot of new things I can experiment with, and I am confident that this will help me grow.
Also, getting the experience of others helped me see that talking to strangers is more ok and doable than I thought.”
“This course has given me a range of tools that are not only helping to improve my conversational abilities, but also enabling me to live life in a lighter, more enjoyable, and more compassionate way. I am hopeful that the lessons I learned will have a long-lasting, positive effect.”
“If you’re considering to enrich your own experience of everyday interaction (from passing encounter to conversations with those you care deeply about) - this is a very valuable course. Our words have power - used with consideration, purpose, fun intenyion these can take your conversations in many directions. I’m keen to explore where my next conversations will take me!”
“Attending the workshop with Georgie gave me a range of tools I can take into everyday life to build deeper relationships and find joy in my conversations. The course has transformed the conversations I have every day, allowed me to form deeper connections with people I care about, and find more joy in my everyday interactions.”
“This has opened up a world of opportunities that I knew existed but didn’t know how to go for it. But now I am excited about the possibilities of new connections. It has made me more aware of myself and created this opportunity for growth.”
“It is more than a conversation about conversation. It is about humanity, what makes you unique and connected at the same time. ”
“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!”
“After I took this course, I felt that I had opened a door I could never ignore again (in a good way!). Conversations have been broken down in a practical way and I will definitely using the tools in both my personal and professional life to foster more engagement and transformative conversations.”
“I was able to conquer my beliefs on not being good at conversation. This course was invaluable in changing my perspective on what a conversation is. Conversations feel more adventurous and full of opportunity.”
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“I really enjoyed the class and the information is very valuable.”
“Really enjoyable course, where you can learn plenty of tools to transform your conversations.”
“I loved this program and would recommend it to anyone that wants to build more skills, comfort and confidence to have great conversations in a variety of situations.”
“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.”
“I came to the course with the intent to support and connect with my child. And I have come away with a deeply enriched sense of connection. I feel more present, engaged and empowered in connecting with people in all flavors of relationship. Many thanks!”
“The course has provided great insight and awareness to have better conversations beyond small talk. Very enjoyed the process.”
“This programme changed my life. It gave me practical skills to enrich all of my relationships and interactions. Georgie is a phenomenal facilitator. I finally have confidence in talking to strangers and showing up for my friends.”
“I would highly recommend this course to everyone - having interesting meaningful conversations with people you already know and people you don’t is what life is all about and this course gives you the tools to do this in a fun and engaging way. Georgie is an amazing coach and the other people on the course were likeminded and a pleasure to spend time with every week - I know I have made some new friends :-) I have developed my conversational abilities as a result of this course and definitely feel more confident. This programme was awesome and exceeded anything I could have hoped for. I’m so glad it exists and is now in this virtual format so I could participate. ”
“This course exceeded my hopes and expectations in every possible way; I feel reborn in terms of my attitude towards and comfort with interacting with strangers. Do yourself a giant favor and change your life now!
Georgie is a deeply thoughtful and intentional teacher and coach. Her depth of knowledge and familiarity with the subject allow her to be very present and responsive. She is magnificent! and I treasure the time I’ve had with her.
The homework was extremely practical, and the heart of the learning. The homework was very doable: I had to push myself initially, but I was amazed at how quickly I was able to drop my self image as “not easily social” and just dive into it each week. Who knew I could just let go of the way I saw myself after all these years, and just move on?!”
“Actionable, well-delivered, thought-provoking content that can immediately be put into practice with noticeable results.”
“Thank you for Georgie! It is a powerful programme, built with a lot of care - recommended.”
“This course showed me conversational skills really can be learned and don’t come naturally to everyone. Georgie is an empathetic host whose personal experience building her skills equips her to help others overcome their own challenges. ”
“This course is so rich in content. I could apply a new technique everyday and i’d need weeks to put it all into practice. It also really helped me reconnect with playfulness and has made me excited to experiment more in the future. ”
“I found the course to be really transformative, there were things (unexpected) that I learned about myself and I acquired new skills which I know I will use.”
“While going through the program, I expected to learn conversation techniques and this program delivered so many of them! What I wasn’t expecting, was to learn more about empathy, limiting beliefs, and self-compassion. It’s the combination of these concepts, that make Georgie’s training especially effective.”
“Georgie is a phenomenal facilitator. I feel like I have been guided to ideas and areas of exploration I otherwise would not have been exposed to. This is a unique course with fresh perspectives, and I feel like the world of my conversations has opened up because of it!”
“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 curiosity 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.”
“I understood something crucial: If a conversation is lacking flow, let’s try and listen for experience.”
“If you are considering taking this course, please do take it. Your future self will thank you for it. Don’t deprive your life of the all enriching, awkward, funny, meaningful conversations you are meant to have. Don’t stop yourself from living a beautiful life, yeah? Do it :)”
“The course exposed me to aspects of human connection I had no idea about, it really challenged me (in a good way) and left me excited to find out what experiences I might have in future using the many new options for communication I gained.”
“Thank you- too many nuggets. Lots to experiment with and take conversations deeper and with greater curiosity.”
“We spend much of life speaking. This course opened my eyes to how much opportunity I was missing in what I assumed to a be a skill I was already competent at. I cannot stress how much this could change your life. ”
“I came from Brasil to check on Georgie’s work because I know the importance of conversation, I thought I was good at it but now I have a new range of tools to do it. The experience was rich and transformative.”
“The strength of the programme is that is allows to gain a meta understanding about conversations. Whereas before I had good conversations but wondered ‘how did I get here’?, I now have a much cleaner understanding about the structure of a conversation and the tools to lead it.”
“I am in my 60s so I don’t fall into the ‘normal’ age group for this course, but I didn’t feel like it was a problem. I know that the course will help me in the my challenge to build a new life as I have moved from one part of the country to another where I know far fewer people.”
“A brilliant course. One of the best I have ever done. Georgie has put together a fantastic programme with a variety of concepts, learning points and practical exercises. The other participants in the group were tremendously fun and supportive. I’d wholeheartedly recommend to anyone interested not just in expanding the scope and quality of their conversations but also to turning their attention to self-development (empathy, active/deep listening etc). ”
“This programme helped me listen for the values and beliefs behind what people are saying, enabling me to understand people more deeply and do my job better.”
“I now have the skills I need to engage almost anyone in meaningful conversation.”
“Having good, engaging, energising conversations is an art. And to master this art one needs the right tools, the right mindset and the space to practise, and then practise some more. The course and the follow-up workshops gave that in abundance. I approach conversations with a new-found sense of fun, interest and confidence. It’s the start of a wonderful journey.”
“I would go so far as to say this course is life changing. I never thought such a simple thing as conversation could have such far reaching positive impact on general well-being, relationships both personal and professional and even give the gift of opportunity.”
“Fabulous experience! :-)”
“Georgie has made me realize that our relationships can be much better, deeper and meaningful. Her heart and mind are truly committed to make you a better version of yourself. My own beliefs have changed for better. Truly an impactful course!”
“Many thanks for your time and enthusiasm. You clearly love this world and it shows in how you run the course and how you engage with everyone. It has been such an eye-opening experience understanding the tools and techniques that aid in building great conversation. I’m excited to take this new skill set along with me wherever I go next.”
“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.”
“Georgie really was a great facilitator and made everyone feel safe whilst also able to step out of our comfort zones. I met such wonderful people on the course. There was such a supportive feeling to every session and they were so well structured and so well taught. It’s just so crazy we were strangers six weeks ago. Thank you Georgie for creating that space! I highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of the programme. ”
“After coming out a year of isolation I was nervous to get back into superficial conversations with strangers. This course helped empowered me to have confidence in the types of conversations I enter. Each conversation is like a dance, we don’t always have to take them so seriously, it’s important to have fun! Also, I loved meeting people in the programme from different places both location wise and in different stages in life”
““It’s hard to believe that something you have been doing for most of your life could be so dramatically improved by a 6 week course. However, that is what “”transformational conversations”” delivers. It deconstructs what a great conversation looks like and gives you the tools and techniques so that you can make people feel wonderful after speaking to you.”
““Everyone should take this course. The negative experiences we lived as children and (for many) the way we were raised, force us to wear masks that keep us from opening up to people. This is very limiting, both socially and professionally.
With a simple but powerful hands-on approach, Georgie taught us how to navigate interactions in a meaningful, engaging and fun way. This is life-changing in many ways because it has a direct impact on your social life, as well as on your career path.
We are social beings. Being able to master social interactions is one of the most important skills anyone can develop, and Georgie knows how to help you accomplish this.
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“The course is brilliant, interactive and engaging. The content is delivered in a digestible way that can be applied to real-life manageably, over the course of the programme. The sessions have been the highlight of my week. I feel like I’m looking at life through a different lens and connecting to people, on different walks of life in ways that I couldn’t imagine was possible. It’s opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of human connection. It’s given me the confidence I need to come out of my shell and actually have these connections. I can’t thank Georgie enough. ”
“I came with open expectation. The course was challenging and informative. Gave me a toolkit of skills to engage in all depths of conversation and insight into the deeper themes behind my relationships to others and to myself. I can’t remember the transformation I desired. That has been displaced by the transformation I achieved. I am becoming more connected to and aware of myself, how I’m feeling, what I’m believing, and how that is affecting my communication with others. It’s a beginning but it is a powerful beginning.”
“The Transformational Conversations Programme was a unique experience that I highly recommend. I participated online with people from across 3 continents, 5 countries and multiple time zones! And yet there was an immediacy and conviviality in each session. Georgie took us on a whistle stop tour of conversation, both deconstructing and teaching an array of practical skills designed to build confidence and insight. Georgie teaches and guides participants with warmth, humour, sensitivity and admirable expertise. It was fun, I learnt heaps and as a result, I’m having more meaningful conversations!”
“Georgie has balanced the experience beautifully with just the right amount of theory, practical and reflection. Delivered it with humour, deep knowledge and playfulness! ....A hugely enjoyable evidence based, fun and transformative programme with the most knowledgeable and delightful of trainers. I have so much more to work with now and am already benefiting socially and personally form the learning.”
“It is hard to decide to take a course in conversation. But diving in has ben a divine decision - since its an integral part of life. And yet, we rarely practice or train. Georgie nailed it - bringing this deceptively difficult routine activity to life by breaking it down into components. And focusing on roleplay and common sense tactics. Her energy and love of the topic shone through and I left feeling inspired! ”
“The course transformed my idea of what conversation is. I came into the course with a belief that I wasn’t a “people person” and lacked social skills. The programme has changed these beliefs and left me with a newfound confidence that really is transformational”
“Being a good conversationalist is a superpower - in work, business, and in your private life. Georgie helps you attain this superpower, and in a fun way. Her course promises that it transform your conversational skills and your life - and it will! Highly recommended!”
“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. Especially after the challenging, isolating year we have all had, we could all do with learning (or re-learning) how to truly connect with other people, and perhaps also reconnecting with ourselves in a new world of social interaction. In just 6 short weeks I gained greater confidence, clarity and awareness to navigate conversations on various levels of engagement and connection - this is truly life-changing work. I loved the way we explored topics from different angles and in different ways so that it brought up something new for each of us when we shared. ”
“Really valuable course on an extremely valuable topic. If you recognise the need for better conversations in the world and power it can have - join Georgie’s sessions. ”
“This isn’t a course about having a good conversation but about understanding yourself and others which is the foundation for living a successful, fun, rich life in the 21st century. ”
“This course opened my mind to the real possibilities that this world has to offer. I wanted it to be life changing and I think it was and will be! Can’t wait to practice the new skills I’ve learnt and to go out into the real world and explore the magical power of conversation. I feel more connected to the world! Thank you so much for this opportunity Georgie!”
“Georgie provides an excellent coaching course that will take you through logical steps which you can practice. It will bring awareness to how you are a contributor to conversation. How you can improve or what unhelpful patterns you are stuck in. This course will open your eyes to how easy it is to change your conversations with people you interact with. And will set you on journey to really begin having having the conversations you want.”
“Georgie is a fantastic facilitator, who manages to keep everyone engaged with the content and with each other, creating a perfect environment for a shared learning experience. The course greatly helped me in my understanding of conversations, especially what elements create a deep connection between people, making it obvious even in the short exercises we did as a group. For the time invested, the learnings have been incredible. The weekly format is well-chosen for a transformational experience that requires time to process what I’ve learnt in between the individual sessions.
I could see that Georgie is keen to share her vast knowledge and to incorporate input from the participants and to develop her courses even further, so I’m excited to see what else she comes up with in the future. I’m happy to learn more from her in the future!”
“Truly an amazing course. If you want to grow as a person and have deeper conversations this is the course. This experience has taught me so much that I will carry on both personally and professionally. ”
“Georgie was a wonderful instructor! I learned a lot about how to simplify talking to strangers and have deeper, more meaningful conversations. It helped me come out of my shell.”
“Super insightful workshop, learnt very practical skills which I have already tested with encouraging results and deep level insights that will be long lasting and generate real change in my social life. I feel like my approach to conversations has completely changed and I see myself becoming more curious and open to others. Not just the conversational techniques that are simple and effective at opening people up, but the change within, moving my attention outwards and becoming a more curious, open person. Suddenly I feel those around me are more relateable, more interesting, more human. Thanks Georgie for uncovering this whole new way of seeing the world and looking forward to how this new social self evolves.”
“The course has encouraged and enabled me to take risks and build self-confidence in engaging with strangers. And given me tools and skills to take conversations purposefully to deeper levels. I’m also starting to feel strangely compelled to share thoughts with strangers. Like start a conversation with my neighbour on the plane. I can’t imagine myself doing this before. Also raising topics with family which before I might have just shied away from. So yeah the growing confidence is showing itself in different ways.”
“Georgie is the best thing about the course, leading in an engaging and sensitive manner. Be ready to go on a journey because you might go to surprising places you didn’t know you had. She seems to find them!”
“It has been an insightful journey into a memorable conversations. I would recommend this course to those interested to improve the quality of their conversations. Thanks Georgie for designing and leading this course and the valuable content ”
“The program makes learning how to connect with people fun. There was a good balance of “lecture” on topics and then experiential portions with chance to practice them in class. Also I found the classes energizing! Now when I’m low on energy I just might reach for a conversation rather than a coffee! This class has been really exciting for a conversation nerd like me. I appreciate the point about transformation - not just my conversations, but the balance within me.. it has been eye-opening! ”
“Triggering conversations was a psychological journey for me. It helped me get rid of mental blocks about my own perception during conversations with others. There is a certain magic about being completely vulnerable in front of people you haven’t met before. The deal breaker for me were the exercises in silence, which allowed me to shift the attention from the voice in my mind to the person in front of me - I stopped listening to my voice, and started focusing on active listening. If you want to gain a new perception about yourself in social interactions, new confidence, I definitely recommend this course.”
“Was really fun & enjoyable, I learnt so much on so many different levels... I’m not a person that misses anyone but there is definitely a group I will really miss after our six week journey together. ”
“Don’t do this course - unless you want to reach the edge of your comfort zone and expand it in a fun and comfortable manner together with a group of like-minded people who will become your friends! Georgie created a safe space for exploration.”
“A wonderfully thought-provoking course that has equipped me with the tools required to take my conversations deeper and make my interactions, large and small, more meaningful. A wonderful experience - Georgie is a force of nature, and has built something very special in these courses, that should be mandatory for all humans to complete.”
“The course was energising and inspiring; I learnt so much about making conversations, especially with strangers, more interesting. It was well supported with homework and slides to revisit, and the chance for check ins. There was a lot of depth and it could have felt too complex to master but the sessions were easy to digest and fun to practice. Georgie’s style of delivery kept me captivated throughout a really enjoyable course with just the right level of challenge.”
“I loved the program! It was early in the morning for me, but I found it a fantastic way to start the day. The strategies and homework have had a marked impact in how I approach conversations. I’ve found I’m much more likely to take a conversational risk since taking the course, and that has made everyday interactions much more satisfying.”
“I definitely made the right decision by taking this conversation course, which introduced me to many concepts about not only how to have better conversations, but also about personal beliefs and limitations. And now I feel empowered to go into my future interactions with a fuller toolbox and achieve better outcomes.”
“I was so impacted by other people in our group, and Georgie was a master at pulling the best out of each of us even though we were on zoom. I made progress between sessions because of the well-crafted assignments. I learned tools I will apply and experiment with the rest of my life. Well worth my time and effort.”
“The Trigger Conversations program gave me the tools and confidence to become a better conversationalist. It opened my eyes to conversational skills that I wasn’t even aware I was deficient in. I’ve noticed how some people tend to do these things naturally and it’s very exciting to become aware of them and implement them into my own life. ”
“Like many others, I joined the programme intrigued by the idea of striking up conversations with new people. As you will definitely learn and practice many great techniques for doing so. I soon realized that the course goes deeper, exploring the assumptions (you may not even realize you have) that are holding you back from more meaningful conversations with others. As your self-awareness and confidence grow, you will find that it not only helps with strangers, but also in building stronger connections with the people you already know. Another major benefit is the bond that you develop with your classmates. They will be an important source of encouragement and support both during and beyond the programme. Thank you Georgie for an amazing experience!“”
“Before I started this program, I had difficulty initiating conversations and forming meaningful connections. The lessons and exercises in this course gave me the tools and the confidence to make meaningful connections and have fun doing it. Thanks Georgie!”
“I always wondered why some people say a similar things to me but they get a more positive reaction with strangers and friends. It’s not what I am saying, it’s the way I am behaving. This course teaches fundamental skills so my voice is heard, respected and sought for.”
“I loved my experience of the Transformational Conversations Programme. I came away with simple yet powerful tools and techniques around listening, questioning, building rapport, and so much more. I’ve enjoyed trying out what I’ve learned and found the tools to be practical and applicable to a range of conversations in everyday life. Most importantly, my conversations are so much more fun now! ”
“The Transformational Conversation course delivered what I hoped it would and then some! The practice in small groups is highly beneficial and commitment to the homework is where the real magic happens. You definitely get out of this course what you put into it. Thanks Georgie for being our guide in this process!”
“Georgie Nightingall’s Transformational Conversations is quite simply - a real gem. If you are looking to take your personal or business conversations and relationships to the next level you need look no further. Highly interactive, surprising, and time well invested.”
“I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn some new skills & rediscover what was already inside me. As a side benefit, on the course I met really interesting people & got to know them remarkably well after only a short time together. Thank you Georgie!”
“I feel like now I understand how conversations work and their structure in a new way. I can start conversations with strangers and go deeper with people I know and it’s wonderful.”
“Would recommend this experience for anyone who would like to super charge how they communicate with others”
“Trigger conversation’s workshop brought back a spontaneous curious version of me whom I never thought would ever come back. After the workshop, I noticed that my interactions felt more connected and meaningful each time. I’m still a work in progress, but I feel confident in the direction I’m headed towards thanks to the workshop.”
“Thank you. I got more out of the course than I imagined. There was a really nice blend of tools and practice that really helped me in my journey to become more sociable and have better conversations.”
“I have been able to get to know better people around me and I have learned a useful set of tools which I will be able to continue to apply in every day life to continue to improve my conversational ability.”
“Over the last six weeks my mindset has completely shifted, and now I’m seeing opportunities for connection at every turn! Georgie’s course teaches a range of concrete and practical tools, which are easy to start experimenting with and which really work out in the real world. And last but not least, this course has been such good fun thanks to a fantastic cohort of fellow learners. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to connect more with the people and world around them.”
“The conversation class has helped me realize about myself much more than before. I had a lot of negative beliefs about myself around making conversations that were not necessarily true but were defining my mindset on how I approached communicating with others. The class has equipped me with tools to improve on my conversations and help me gain confidence in making better conversations!”
“The course gives you insight into your own and others communications. Gives you skills to develop with the potential to change every future conversation.”
“Wonderful experience, bringing insight into a seemingly intangible subject and showing that small changes can really impact the way that you connect with others positively”
“I’ve found the programme to be invaluable, providing me with a toolkit of conversational techniques that I wish I’d learned decades ago. I still feel I’ve a lot of learning - and practice - to do, but know I’m heading out into the world well equipped for the challenge of fulfilling conversation.”
“Why are conversations so interesting? How do they work? What can I say... Thank you for listening and all the learning I have ahead of me. The structure of the course and build up to the finale of Play, I can highly recommend.”
““”Brilliantly authentic”” are the words that describe both Georgie Nightingall and the inspiring work that she brings to us. Focused on the topic of conversation, week by week, we take steps towards the discovery of our own authenticity in relating to ourselves and to those we might encounter for a brief moment or perhaps may have known for a lifetime. I would love for everyone to give themselves this gift of transformation. I will continue to use the tools learned in our weekly classes over these next weeks and months and look forward to participating in Georgie’s future course offerings. This work is life changing, relationship changing and can lead to conversations that have the potential to change the world.”
“Informative, fun, and supportive environment with a very knowledgeable teacher. I enjoyed learning many new skills.”
“What a lovely group of people to go on this journey with. There are so many skills I’ve learned, but rather than a having a long list of things to add to conversations, I feel that the skills I’ve learned have created more space in my conversations and connections. ”
“I think Georgie has carefully created a very human, insightful, and rich learning experience. It helped me become aware of how I interact and connect with other people. The world would be a better place if we all had more conscious and intentional interactions with each other.”
“This course has shown me how simple really good conversations are and how they work. It has given me the confidence to try new things, judge myself far less, make far less assumptions about my abilities and others and relax and enjoy conversations more. I am now at the start of a positive and life-enhancing journey!”
“This is something that I wish I would have done sooner! I was searching for some frameworks to enable deeper connection with others and myself and absolutely found that here. Georgie is an incredible coach and someone who gives practical support and guidance and has blown my mind countless times throughout this workshop. I additionally really enjoyed connecting with my brilliant cohort and can’t wait to continue applying what I’ve learned in *all* aspects of my life. I highly recommend the hybrid in person/ zoom as it allowed for meaningful progress & connection quickly followed by great workshops & reflections from our experiences in the real world via zoom.”
“This course is so much more than just about how to have better conversations. It has been a cool journey. Really it’s about so much more and that has been the best part of it. A You will be a different person by the end of it :) Also George created the space for all of us to come together and open up - I think that is a whole different set of amazing skills that you have (and looking forward to you creating that course where we can learn to to facilitate online). There was such a closeness - I have never been on an online programme where I have felt connected to people all over the world ”
“I was looking for help my conversational abilities, particularly around new clients/group settings. Speaking to Georgie, she quickly understood what I was looking for. Her methodical approach really helped me understand the successful components of a conversation. This was incredibly powerful as together we were then able to practise each of these elements over the course of a number of months. The strength by a mile is Georgie, and her incredible passion and knowledge for the subject. She is also a fantastic teacher. She gave me all the tools to understand the basics of a successful conversation, and I was able to practise these to radically improve my convo skills.This is definitely something that I would recommend to others looking to develop the foundations of a successful conversation. Thanks so much Georgie.”
“I joined this program utterly unconfident in my ability to converse effectively with other people. I didn’t feel like I had much to offer others conversationally and considered myself boring. The transformational conversations programme has provided me with the tools and knowledge required to improve this vital human skill. The programme included a number of different teaching methodologies, including theory, group practice, in field training, improvisation, self reflection and self work in the form of homework activities. I’ve come out of this programme with a better understanding of myself and what I can offer others. Whilst I can’t claim to be a conversational master after completion of the programme, I can claim to have improve significantly from where I began, and most importantly have the tools and knowledge necessary to continue developing this skills in the following years and months. I am confident that having authentic and satisfying conversations is within my grasp and that I am enough. ”
“The programme has been a great opportunity, over and over again, to engage my creative mind and imagine how I can live a different experience every day. All of the content, though themed on conversation, triggers deeper thoughts on the nature of the relations with ourselves and others, and how we can improve the quality of our experience in the moment. Seeing the effects of simple techniques offers the awareness of possibilities, leading to inspiration and (?) for lasting change. I have realise just how deep and numerous the opportunities that lie within a conversation, and I will be forever curious about discovering them”
““I am glad I invested the time in this programme. The thought that went into the structure of the programme is incredible and really takes one on a transformation journey. I learnt a lot about myself and how my own limitations and believes were pulling me back in my day-to-day conversations. This was a very holistic programme that gave me frameworks, tools and support to transform my conversational skills. 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. ”
“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. I’ve also become more aware of the underlying beliefs and assumptions that were contributing to holding me back before. As those dissolve I’m feeling more free to be vulnerable and authentic and courageous in my interactions from day to day. The things we have practiced and discussed will no doubt take several months (or years) to fully percolate but I’m excited to take the insights gained so far and run with them. PLUS: It was 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 our own sense of self and what we are capable of. ”
“This is a unique course that not only provides tools to develop conversational skills but also insights on how you relate to yourself and others. Highly interactive and engaging, the facilitators do a great job and are committed to supporting you in implementing your learning after the course. ”
“I have really enjoyed the programme, have learned lots and have lots to practice and keep developing. I can’t believe it has been 6 weeks, the time flew by! Thank you Georgie for empowering us all and creating this really nice community of people.”
“Georgie clearly put a lot of thought, research and rich personal experience into crafting the content / framework – 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 you facilitated the group was great – you created a really open, accepting space for us to learn, share, laugh and play together. I felt I learned a lot from the other programme participants as well as yourself, the outside facilitators, etc. “My experience of the Trigger Transformational Conversations Pilot Programme has been very positive. I was equipped with so many practical tools to enhance my conversations and have enjoyed trying them out with a range of people over the past few weeks. One thing I’m stepping away with is a sense of courage knowing that striking up a conversation with a stranger isn’t difficult – all it takes is some curiosity and a simple statement. Another thing I’m stepping away with is a sense of confidence knowing that going deep in conversation isn’t complex either – 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. And I’m very happy to be part of the Trigger Tribe! I was surprised how a small question can open the door to a whole range of conversational possibilities. How listening attentively and echoing can encourage someone to go deeper. I think my biggest take home was that you don’t need to be clever to be a good conversationalist – you just need to be curious and open! ”
“The Trigger Conversations 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 Trigger Conversations course has given me the confidence to do that and that has brought a lot of fun into my life. It’s really helped me feel more confident about striking up conversations with anybody, and I’ve had some very enjoyable and unexpected chats as a result. 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.”
“Thank you to Trigger Conversations and all the trainers involved in creating this unique programme that has helped me explore and practise new communication tools and techniques that will last a lifetime. This programme has 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. It was an immersive experience for any human with an open heart and mind to explore how they interact with themselves and the rest of the world. This programme is 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. ”
“I am so glad I joined this course - I’ve gained so much confidence, and I now find myself enjoying meeting people and having conversations, in a way I’ve never experienced before.”
“I have enjoyed the journey - just too short. Just doing the course has given me some more confidence. I have enjoyed meeting new people with similar goals and worries about talking. I can already see I have influence conversations for the better. I look forward to becoming more confident and developing further.”
“This course was well worth the time and investment. I became more adept at all aspects of conversation, including some I didn’t know existed before. Tons of personal attention from the instructor helped me overcome my personal sticking points. If conversation is an area of your life you’d like to improve, this is the course for you! Strongly recommend. ”
“I love the tips and tools learned from this programme! There were a lot of things I never thought of when it came to conversation, such as learning there are different levels of listening that can create better questions. I also now wish people well and a happy life in my head and that puts me in a better mood to start conversation with strangers. Never thought a simple technique would shift my mindset about conversations so significantly!”
“This course has unlocked skills I have that I thought I had lost during a disrupted period in time. The support and acceptance have helped me find my way back to that part of me.”
“Georgie is creative, engaged, and offers a fun and relevant way of encountering human interaction. The course allows one to expand their aperture, make connections, and learn about themselves / other people in their cohort while having a great time. Take this course! You will learn so much!”