Today Iām diving into an underrated communication skill that barely ever gets taught in programsābut once you notice it, youāll see it everywhere: the art of segueing.
And no, Iām not talking about the two-wheeled scooter (though Iāve definitely fallen off one of those before). I mean segues: smooth transitions that connect one topic to the next without that clunky, awkward energy shift.
I share:
ā¢ Why segueing is such a superpower for facilitators, leaders, and podcasters
ā¢ The difference between obvious vs. seamless transitions (and why both have a place)
ā¢ A hilarious Chaser example of newsreaders linking drink driving to fruit juice
ā¢ Simple tricks to practiceālike using connecting words, spotting similarities, and even trying āforced connectionsā
ā¢ What Michael Bungay Stanier told me about why transitions matter more than you think
ā¢ How to use segues to keep meetings on track and workshops moving without derailing the energy
This is one of those advanced-but-fun skills you can practice anywhereāin conversations with friends, team meetings, or even just while talking to yourself. Once you start, youāll be surprised at how creative you can get.
Give this one a listen and try a segue or two in your next chatāyouāll see how much smoother everything flows.
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