Advances in technology have made it easy to avoid high-impact communication and interaction. While texting, online ordering, and “swiping right” is convenient, we’re losing the skills of relating to others, building trust and connection, and enduring the critical friction and messiness we get from being in proximity to each other and to our clients, business partners, and fellow advisors. This weakening of our social muscles is slowly destroying our ability to communicate impactfully, get out of silos and reach across, have tough conversations, and innovate in an industry where standing out is critical. Suddenly, what used to feel easy feels risky. Communicating boldly sounds good in theory, but most of us have a hard time moving from wishful thinking to execution. Why? Because when we have a chance to take these risks in the moment, we feel awkward – and that awkwardness bumps up against our deep desire for others to approve of us and what we do. As it turns out, it’s what we improve in the face of taking these risks – often despite others’ judgment – that leads to the greatest growth. After all, if staying agile is the goal, the fastest path to major improvement comes from strengthening what’s weak, rather than what’s strong. Join 2x TEDx Speaker, Executive Coach, and Workplace Performance Expert, Henna Pryor, to learn how embracing the Good Awkward is your secret weapon for activating more effective communication, encouraging tough conversations, and strengthening your risk-taking muscle. After this keynote, you’ll be able to: • Pinpoint the exact reason it’s been difficult to have tough conversations and take social risks - and how to move past it • Use deliberate discomfort and strategic microstressors to rebuild our communication muscles • Create a custom plan for speaking up, sharing ideas, and being courageous with clients, partners, and teammates whenever the chance arises