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“By neglecting to teach the art of conversation, businesses, schools, colleges, universities and other organisations fail to prepare their people for success in their personal and professional lives”.
- Ian Cooper
Former Professor, Ian Cooper, International Author and Keynote Speaker in action speaking about The Art Of Conversation at the Elstree Village Hotel.
“Ian dispenses with any psychobabble. His presentation has his signature style of 'brutal honesty' combined with very witty observations. Some of the stories that Ian recounts will have you laughing out loud. Most important he gives superb advice”.
LEARN THE ART OF CONVERSATION
“Conversational skills are at the heart of human interaction, which creates profitable business, effective collaboration, negotiation, leadership, social and personal success”
Discover all these skills
How to unlock business and personal success.
How to open the door to lucrative opportunities.
Practical insights and techniques.
The art of building conversational rapport.
The power of questions and listening skills.
The 10 golden rules of The Art of Conversation.
The 10 deadly sins of conversation.
The 4 most embarrassing things to avoid.
How to find common ground and break the ice.
Boost your confidence at social and business events.
Body language matters, not just words.
Master social, personal, and business mingling.
Phones: Blessing or curse in conversations?
ABOUT IAN
Based in London, Former Professor, Ian Cooper, is an international author and entertaining speaker on The Art of Conversation and its use as a tool of influence.
Two of his ‘best-selling’ books (The ‘Financial Times Guide To Business Development’ and ‘Just Ask’ feature practical tips on conversational skills.
Written 18 books
Books published in 14 languages
Has books published in 58 countries
Has given over a 1000 speaking engagements
Advised and helped over 900 organisations
Spoken to thousands of delegates
IAN CAN TAILOR PRESENTATIONS TO YOUR EVENT
Whatever the event, people meet and chat, so The Art Of Conversation is key.
Whether in a business, company, organisation, school, university, charity, cruise ship, or social group, mastering conversational skills and how to create rapport with others is hugely important.
In-house skills events
Social events
Internal workshops or masterclasses
Company annual conferences
After dinner speaking
Customer conferences
After lunch speaking
Training webinars and seminars
Exhibitions and trade shows
TESTIMONIALS
"Ideas coming across thick and fast"
"Invaluable, lively, informative!"
"Very entertaining”
“I could have listened to Ian all afternoon”
“Very motivating"
"I feel inspired"
“To the point, amusing, but most important, filled with superb advice”.
“Packed with amusing anecdotes and practical tips”.
“The most snooze free presentation I have ever heard”.
“One of the best talks I have ever attended".
“Ian’s gift is to communicate in a way, which is accessible to the layperson”.
"Loads of take away benefits".
“A guided tour through a crucial skill to succeed in life.”
"Overwhelmingly positive feedback to your presentation"
“We have used Ian Cooper’s considerable speaking skills on many occasions. He has an entertaining, pragmatic and anecdotal style”.