{"podcast":{"title":"Expert Edge Podcast","slug":"expert-edge-podcast-358471","podcast_index_feed_id":358471,"rss_url":"https://expertedgepodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.expertedgepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/a/3/8/6a38920cac150228/Podcast_Image_2.jpg","author":"Colin Boyd","episode_count":330,"summary":"The Experts Edge Podcast is where experts come to command the stage, position themselves as authorities, and scale their business up. Join host Colin Boyd, as he discusses influence, persuasion, and communication with the industry's leading experts. Are you ready to increase your influence and leverage your passion into a successful business? You're in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-09T02:20:24.505042+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expert-edge-podcast-358471"},"episode":{"title":"How to Be Confident When Having a Conversation with a Stranger – Part 1","slug":"how-to-be-confident-when-having-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-1","published_at":"2026-08-04T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expert-edge-podcast-358471/how-to-be-confident-when-having-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expert-edge-podcast-358471","url":"https://www.expertedgepodcast.com/blog/episode332","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/expertedgepodcast/EE_332_mixdown4.mp3?dest-id=1880480","summary":"So many struggle with something that has the power to change everything-conversation. The fear of rejection. The worry of not belonging. That awkward moment when you don't know what to say next. We've all been there. But here's the truth: Your ability to make genuine connections will impact your success more than any marketing tactic ever will. In this episode, I break down three simple but powerful strategies to help you engage in conversations with confidence, ease, and real impact: - How your body language shapes the way people perceive you before you even say a word. - A subtle shift that creates deeper, more natural connections. - The key to guiding conversations effortlessly, so they feel engaged instead of forced. If networking, small talk, or meeting new people has ever felt intimidating, this episode is for you. Let's make conversations feel natural - and even enjoyable. —--------------------- I'm hosting the first in person event I've held in 6 years - September 18th and 19th. Less than 2 months away. You have to be a sell from stage academy student to attend so make sure you sign up here: https://training.colinboyd.co/ssa-live-event You'll walk away with: ✔ Confident mindset - Master and practice simple mindset strategies to feel confident every time you speak ✔ Live presentation building - You'll craft your done-in-the-room presentation so that your content connects and converts every time. ✔ Story creation & delivery - Refine, deliver, and receive feedback on your signature story. ✔ Stage craft mastery - up-level your stage delivery and presence. ✔ Get more stages - Create a strategy to get yourself on more stages than ever before. ✔ Personal feedback - Get real feedback so that you feel clear and excited about your delivery. Discover how to authentically…","meta_description":"So many struggle with something that has the power to change everything-conversation. The fear of rejection. The worry of not belonging. That awkward mome…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2015,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/expert-edge-podcast-358471/episodes/how-to-be-confident-when-having-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/expert-edge-podcast-358471/how-to-be-confident-when-having-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}