Before you go on a first date, do this one thing to sound more confident and prepared… According to Harvard Business School professor and one of the leading experts on the science of communication, Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, thinking about what you might talk about before entering a room, even for just 30 seconds, helps you have less awkward, more enjoyable conversations. Research from Dr. Alison Wood Brooks shows that even 30 seconds of topic prep makes you calmer and more confident, fluent, and interesting. This episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast is your blueprint for mastering every conversation - from first dates to work meetings to big moments that matter. This episode drops Thursday, October 30th 🎧 “How to Communicate With Confidence & Ease (From Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor)” #melrobbins #melrobbinspodcast #communicationexpert #firstdate