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180. How To Talk To Your Colleagues: Easy Conversation Starters for Meetings

21 min • 31 maj 2023

A lot of my clients have to manage visits from their colleagues when they come to the office. They want to make a good impression and get to know them. The get anxious about what to ask them in those moments when they first arrive or on the coffee break. What questions can I ask to start a conversation?! I break it down and give you a few easy options that could help you in this situation.

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