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One sentence that turned an awkward moment into opportunity

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Photo credit: Laura Oja

What do you do when you realize you’re about to have a business meeting with a client, and at the reception desk you hear the person next to you is going to meet the same person at the same time? 😃

You network. 😃

I said ”Excuse me, I get the impression we’re about to meet the same person at the same time”. 

We introduce ourselves to one another and assume there must be some kind of a misunderstanding. 

While waiting for the meeting to begin, the Swedish guy and I have a conversation and realize we’re not competitors to each other. We exchange contact details and agree on a meeting about potentially working together at some point. 

This happened yesterday. 

I’ve seen a lot of interesting situations in meetings, but this was a first. 

Sometimes buyers like to put people in awkward situations, but not that buyer I was about to meet, he is not that kind of a guy. Yesterday was about a misunderstanding.

What’s the strangest thing you’ve encountered in a meeting? 💥

Are you able to speak impromptu?

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This photo was taken at a club meeting where we had a speech contest with humans competing against ChatGPT in giving speeches. Guess who won?

Tonight, for a change, I’ll be hosting an exercise on giving improvised speeches at the Stadi Talkers Toastmasters Public Speaking Club. 

It’s probably the best place in Helsinki to improve your public speaking skills in English. 

Check it out at 6pm at the bar Willi Wäinö, Kalevankatu 4, downtown Helsinki. At the back of the bar, downstairs.

Who doesn’t need public speaking and human interaction skills at their work, their community or within the family? 

Yep, everyone needs them, whether you’re an AI wizard or not. 

Join us tonight for both the fun and the learning.

My mission is to help people become better communicators and to improve their interaction skills.