How to Talk to Anybody

This book exceeded my expectations. It is well written and easy to read. There was so much material in it that it will cater for the person struggling to those wishing to use advanced methods. The author is clearly an expert in the area. The book is so well researched and uses many scientific examples and stories which are carefully documented in the references to illustrate the points. The book comes in two part. In part one the author explains how the brain and the mind work getting the reader to understand where the self learned limitations come. The author covered neuroplasticity and how the brain can rewire using some great examples. It was fascinating to learn that we see not with our eyes but with our brains and the author used an everyday example of a camera compared to the human eye to show this. The reader is left to conclude, if there are certain things that are thought of as truths and are not truths could self limiting beliefs in the ability to talk to anyone effectively be one. In addition there are some neat quotes within the book that get the reader thinking. Moving on to part two the book shows a more prescriptive method to become adept in any conversation. The author shares many hidden gems and there is a nice touch of the use of humour too. There is a clever section on how to use questions for power and control in a conversation and small talk and how to start a conversation were covered well is covered really well. This really is a mind-opening book and different to others that I have come across and is a really enjoyable read. It is a thorough guide to all things conversational. I would thoroughly recommend potential buyers to get this book. Highly recommended

Good book.

Good.

Such a great book that is split into two distinct parts. I really enjoyed learning all about how the mind and the brain works and how we're wired. Part two is where you put all this newfound knowledge into practice with great insights, tips, and tricks to make you feel confident when talking in a variety of situations avoiding all the common pitfalls. It was a bit cringy to recognise some of the bad habits I've got into over the years when recognising my questioning type as it was laid out before me, but at least now I'm more aware and can change how I respond to others. Looking forward to more books from this fab author.

I read many great reviews about the book and decided to buy it but once I started reading it, I got the feeling that I was reading science-ish blog posts that were loosely connected, with an attempt to make them relevant to communication. The tips are very theoretical and general. I found the book useful in terms of gaining slightly new knowledge BUT nothing very practical and game-changing in my understanding. I would recommend it to anyone who has absolutely no knowledge of social interaction, but this is not a book that would help you much if you’re in long-cycles sales or wish to learn how to establish stakeholder relationships.

Clear well written

From the moment I started reading How to Talk to Anybody, I was completely drawn in. The book unwrapped realities I had never consciously noticed—things that have always been there but were hidden in plain sight. What I love most is how practical and relatable the advice is. Whether it’s small talk, business conversations, or social interactions, the book provides clear strategies that actually work. I found myself reflecting on past conversations and realizing how small tweaks could have made a huge difference. If you want to improve your communication skills and gain confidence in any social setting, this book is a must-read. It’s engaging, eye-opening, and full of valuable insights. Highly recommended!

Again builds more on the sales and body language books to deepen your knowledge and understanding in communication skills. This book focuses more on speech and public speaking which is key if you are looking to build confidence in yourself to give speeches or presentations especially if in a professional capacity. Noticed some spelling and grammar mistakes but wondered if it was deliberate to focus ur awareness skills or if it was just written in a hurry to a deadline and not proof read. Still very good book if you are looking to become more self confident and become less of an introvert. Also, read the bonus chapter and listening to the audio which is excellent to relax too!