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How do you master the art of small talk?

We’ve all been there, stuck at the office coffee machine with a coworker, desperately trying to t...

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17.12 21 May 2026


How do you master the art of small talk?


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17.12 21 May 2026


We’ve all been there, stuck at the office coffee machine with a coworker, desperately trying to think of something to say that doesn’t involve the weather.

But understanding the value of this small talk and how it can benefit you in the workplace is a must.

So how can you master the art of small talk and how can it benefit you in the workplace?

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin has the answers, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.


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