Introduction | The Fine Art of Small Talk

Introduction
Our next presenter is Debra Fine, a former engineer, now nationally recognized speaker and best selling author. Debra developed her presentations to teach technically oriented professionals conversation skills and networking techniques that help develop business relationships, build rapport and enhance networking opportunities. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Spectra Energy, Google, The American Bar Association, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Hensel Phelps Construction.

Debra’s best selling book The Fine Art of Small Talk was greeted with excellent reviews in USA Today, The Library Journal and Entrepreneur Magazine. Fine’s newest book in the Fine Art series is The Fine Art of Big Talk: How to Win Clients, Deliver Great Presentations, and Solve Conflicts at Work. Her recent media appearances include The Today Show, CNN, The Early Show, and NPR Morning Edition.

Please join me in welcoming: Debra Fine

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Debra Fine special on CBS Channel 4 News. Debra Fine is a professional speaker, best selling author, conversation expert, communication guru, and a nationally recognized spokesperson.

Our group of 500 participants thought you were wonderful. They loved the topic and your wonderfully energetic and amusing delivery. Many people told me we should have given you twice as much time. In the eight years that we have sponsored this conference you have proved to be our most popular luncheon speaker. The response was simply overwhelming"

Melodye A. Turek
Executive Director
Colorado Safety Association

Covers everything from icebreakers to exit lines. Building business, getting dates, making friends or landing jobs this book is guaranteed to improve conversational skills, mingling ability, and networking techniques.

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Debra's January 2008 follow up book to her bestseller. The Fine Art of the Big Talk: How to Win Clients, Deliver Great Presentations, and Solve Conflicts at Work.

Feel more at ease at parties, banquets, receptions, and networking events. Use icebreakers that work every time. Engage anyone in conversation with poise and confidence.