<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #222222; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;In this episode, Danielle and Kristy engage in a candid conversation about personal growth, identity shifts, and the importance of meaningful connections. They explore how their identities have evolved over the years including their over two-decade friendship. The discussion also delves into the need for community and the significance of having deep, honest conversations that go beyond small talk. Throughout the episode share insights on how to foster these connections and the value of being present in relationships.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;This Episode's Big Talk Questions:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;What is something about yourself that has changed in the last few years?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;When you think about the conversations that matter most in your life, what do they all have in common?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;What do you need more of in your relationships right now – and what do you need less of?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;**Get the new&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style= "color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://theoppositeofsmalltalk.kit.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"&gt;Big Talk Questions – Starter Pack&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;**&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.daniellemccombs.com"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc; background: white; mso-highlight: white;"&gt; Work with Danielle&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #454f43; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.daniellemccombs.com/"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.daniellemccombs.com/"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc; background: white; mso-highlight: white;"&gt;www.daniellemccombs.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #454f43; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;and schedule a complimentary exploratory session. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.kristyolinger.com"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc; background: white; mso-highlight: white;"&gt; Work with Kristy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #454f43; background: white; mso-highlight: white;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style= "color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.kristyolinger.com"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc; background: white; mso-highlight: white;"&gt; www.kristyolinger.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #222222;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; and find her work journal at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style= "color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.kristyolinger.com/workjournal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #1155cc;"&gt;Work Journal — Kristy Olinger&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #222222;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #222222;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt;Connect with us at&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span lang="EN" style= "color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;" xml:lang="EN"&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:theoppositeofsmalltalkpodcast@gmail.com"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"&gt;theoppositeofsmalltalkpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 8.0pt; background: white;"&gt;&lt;span lang="EN" style= "font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #222222;" xml:lang= "EN"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Opposite of Small Talk

Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger

211. The Surprising Power of Deep Conversations with Danielle & Kristy

FEB 4, 202627 MIN
The Opposite of Small Talk

211. The Surprising Power of Deep Conversations with Danielle & Kristy

FEB 4, 202627 MIN

Description

In this episode, Danielle and Kristy engage in a candid conversation about personal growth, identity shifts, and the importance of meaningful connections. They explore how their identities have evolved over the years including their over two-decade friendship. The discussion also delves into the need for community and the significance of having deep, honest conversations that go beyond small talk. Throughout the episode share insights on how to foster these connections and the value of being present in relationships.This Episode's Big Talk Questions: What is something about yourself that has changed in the last few years? When you think about the conversations that matter most in your life, what do they all have in common? What do you need more of in your relationships right now – and what do you need less of? **Get the new Big Talk Questions – Starter Pack** Work with Danielle: If you are ready to start working with a life coach or just want to learn more about the impact that coaching can have in your life, visit Danielle's website at www.daniellemccombs.com and schedule a complimentary exploratory session. Work with Kristy: You can work with Kristy one-on-one or hire her to speak with your team to improve workplace communication. Visit Kristy's website at www.kristyolinger.com and find her work journal at Work Journal — Kristy Olinger. Connect with us at [email protected]