Take a Breath: Conquering Small Talk

By Fiona Brennan-Scott

You're good at what you do. You've built your expertise. You can deliver when it matters.

But when it comes to everyday conversations - the unstructured moments, the small talk, the in-between - something feels harder than it should.

You hesitate. You overthink. You replay what you said... or wish you'd said nothing at all.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone - and you're not lacking confidence. You've just never been shown a way that works for you.

Take a Breath is a practical guide for professionals and early-stage leaders who want to feel more at ease in conversation without forcing themselves into someone else's style.

Drawing on over two decades of experience coaching subject-matter experts in STEM, legal, and leadership environments, Fiona Brennan-Scott shares a clear, structured approach to communication that helps you: start conversations without second-guessing yourselfnavigate small talk without it feeling forced or fakehandle silence, pressure, and unpredictability with calm confidenceconnect with others in a way that feels natural, not performativeAt the heart of the book is a simple but powerful idea: it's not just what you say, but how you engage your audience that creates impact.

This isn't about becoming the loudest person in the room. It's about becoming more comfortable, more present, and more effective in the moments that matter.

Take a breath. You don't need to perform. You just need a better way to connect.

And breathe...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 173921661X
• ISBN13: 9781739216610
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Tigh Ailinn
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"