Does any of the following sound familiar:
“What would I even talk to them about?”
“After a day of networking I feel exhausted”
“I freeze up and don’t know what to say to people”
“I’m not awkward with my friends, but I’m not sure what to say to new people”
What are your conversation skills costing you?
- Job Opportunities: Poor conversational skills can lead to missed job opportunities or promotions.
- Second Dates: Guys, you’ve gotta ask more questions! Lack of engagement can cost you second dates and potential relationships.
- Influence: Weak conversational skills may hinder your ability to influence others or share your perspective.
- Friends: Struggling to engage in conversation can prevent you from making new friends, especially if you're new to town.
- Professional Connections: Limited conversation skills can lead to missed networking opportunities that could advance your career.
- Sales: Strong conversational skills are key for selling your ideas or products; lack of them can cost you sales.
Conversation is a skill. And you can learn it.
Hi, I'm Cole Jennette, and I'm here to help
I teach people how to talk to anyone—without overthinking every word or faking who they are. After 20 years leading teams and building communities, I’ve learned that conversation is the key that unlocks everything: connection, confidence, influence.
To make it practical, I use a 4-part system I developed called OARR—a simple framework that helps people grow their confidence and connection in everyday conversations.
If you want to feel more like yourself in conversations, I’d love to help
Overview
In this course, you learn to let go of the habits that are stopping you from connecting with others. You'll acquire practical skills, mindsets, and tools that will serve you and the world for the rest of your life.
The Goal: Stop dreading and start anticipating conversations with people again
FormatÂ
Each week, for 5 weeks you'll receive a new module of course content.
Each module includes stories, tools and challenges.
The stories will inspire you
The tools will inform you
The challenges will get you out into the world to make progress
Topics:Â
Week 1: Curiosity
-The sneaky thing underneath all bad conversations (it's not what you think)
-How do I even know what to talk about?
-If I don't know someone, how do I know what they want to talk about?
-What exercises can I do to grow in my curiosity?
-Am I aloud to wonder that about people?
-Is curiosity offensive?
Week 2:Â Asking Questions
-Are there bad questions?
-I'm curious, but can I ask about that?
-People don't share when I ask questions....
-People don't ask me questions....
-What do I do if people seem defensive to my questions
-Conversation vs Interrogation....
-Wearing and Carrying - People are showing you what to ask about
Week 3:Â Non-Verbals
-Why non-verbals matter the most
-Core unspoken signals - open vs closed
-Watching people's feet (it's a clue)
-Friend and Enemy signals (which are you giving?)
-Making friends without saying a word
-Manipulation vs connection
-Your voice - pacing, playfulness, and intensity
Week 4:Â Putting it all together with O.A.R.R
-4 part framework puts all the pieces together
-Obeserve: get on the same page
-Ask: Using questions to invite people to connect
-Reflect: Showing people you hear them (hint: you don't yet!)
-Respond: participate by sharing
-Examples used so you can see the flow of a healthy conversation
Week 5:Â Ending and Conversation (and other tools)
-How to end a conversation (even if they won't stop talking)
-Seating technique for meetings and cup theory
-Common conversational traps (and how to avoid them)
-A play-by-play of how to have a breakfast meeting with a new friend
BONUS MODULE:Â The Interview Sessions
-Chad Littlefield, author of "Ask Powerful Questions" talks about connection. (This is Cole's favorite book on everyday connection and conversation)
-Jessica Heimsoth - ADHD coach and mindset expert talks about the specifics of connection with the ADHD brain (for both the person with ADHD and the person in relationship with them
What our students are saying
Katherine Wolf
"I’ve only completed the first two modules, but already I’m full of curiosity!"
Farhan Kahn
"This course has done wonders for my confidence in communication"
Nick Bailey
To anybody who feels like they run out of things to say in conversations, this is the course for you
 How to Join
 Enroll
Make a one time payment of $95Â $47 to enroll in the 5 week challenge
 Start The Challenge
Each week you'll get an email notifying you that this week's module is available. Learn, practice and grow
Start Enjoying People
Get out there and make the connections you want to make with the people you want to know.
