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The Art of Conversation: Change Your Life with Confident Communication 2nd Edition
Author(s): Judy Apps (Author)
- Publisher: Capstone
- Publication Date: August 18, 2025
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 1907326049
- ISBN-13: 9781907326042
Book Description
Discover the power of real conversations and connect deeply with others
If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I say that?” or “I wish I’d spoken up…”, you’re not alone. In the newly updated second edition of The Art of Conversation, Judy Apps shows you how to turn everyday chats and business conversations into something deeper, more meaningful – and a lot less awkward.
Whether you freeze up in social settings or want to connect better with the people around you, this book is packed with brilliant, down-to-earth solutions. Discover how to start great conversations and keep them flowing, how to handle tricky moments, and how to express yourself with ease and confidence.
Inside the book:
- Spot what’s really going on in a conversation and respond in a way that moves it forward
- Use voice and body language to express yourself more powerfully
- Employ technology to enhance, not replace, genuine human connection
- Build stronger, more honest relationships with important people in your life
The Art of Conversation is is about being real and connecting deeply and meaningfully with those who matter most to you. Whatever base you start from, its secrets will transform every aspect of your life.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Feel comfortable in any conversation ― no matter the setting
Knowing what to say and feeling confident enough to say it isn’t always easy. But what if you could turn every interaction into an opportunity to connect and influence?
Spark conversations. Express yourself clearly. Communicate meaningfully.
With expert guidance from seasoned communications coach Judy Apps, the second edition of The Art of Conversation gives you practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately to connect with others in any environment. You’ll discover how to start engaging conversations, express yourself clearly, and connect more deeply with everyone you meet. This friendly, down-to-earth guide shows you how to:
- Navigate different kinds of conversations with ease
- Express yourself more vividly and persuasively
- Employ technology to support real connection
- Build stronger relationships at work and beyond
- Handle tricky conversations and situations gracefully
Whether you’re a professional, a leader, or simply someone who wants to improve their conversation skills, The Art of Conversation will help you talk with purpose and transform your connections with others.
About the Author
Judy Apps is an international communication specialist, author, coach and inspirational TEDx speaker (https://shorturl.at/z1CgC). Her intuitive way of connecting with people’s inner potential has enabled hundreds of people to achieve great leaps in their communication and personal confidence.
Author of five significant books on communication, The Art of Conversation touches the very heart of what it means to communicate ― change your conversation and you transform your life. The Art of Communication explores how tapping into right-brain qualities ― creativity, intuition and spontaneity ― can enrich your relationships with depth and meaning. Other books include Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies, Butterflies and Sweaty Palms, and Voice of Influence. Her books have been translated into 12 languages.
