The Fulbright Program featured 75th Legacy Alumni Ambassadors answering Fulbright-themed Big Talk questions to reflect on their experiences and imagine the future of the program. This group, which includes scientists, teachers, changemakers, and young leaders, discusses how the Fulbright Program will meet a complex and changing world. The Fulbright Program’s

A sincere, thoughtful, and kind compliment can be magical. It has the power to change someone’s day, making them feel happier and more appreciated. There’s nothing wrong with a small talk compliment such as complimenting someone’s physical appearance… However, try thinking of a compliment as a way to dive deeper.

Are you or someone you care about considering making a career change? Here are some Big Talk Questions you can ask yourself and others that can help guide you through different transitions: Career Switch What is something you always wanted to try professionally or learn more about but didn’t have

With the onset of fall, people retreat indoors to connect with their family and friends for the holidays. However, it is important that we maintain another kind of connection – our connection with strangers. Below are some proven benefits of talking to strangers. Improved Health Humans are wired to connect,

Try these simple ways to become more approachable and invite in more opportunities for Big Talk! Smile and make eye contact Look people directly in the eye with a sincere smile, and you will be surprised by what kinds of conversations and interactions your warmth will invite! Ask their name,

You just downloaded the new Big Talk Questions App. Now what? Read below for ideas on how to play!   With Friends Go through some Big Talk questions over brunch or Happy Hour with friends. You might be surprised to learn something entirely different and meaningful about someone you thought

Play with friends, family, dating interests, travel buddies, coworkers, classmates, students, and more! You can also use these as daily self-reflection questions.   Download on the App Store or Google Play.

As we navigate our way through the 21st century, our experts on human psychology and socialization have been pointing to the steady emergence of a new type of crisis—a crisis of social connection. Although we live in an age where connecting with someone on the other side of the globe

“The organizations of the future that people will be the most excited to work for will be those that foster supportive social ties for those in the room and also those that are not.” (HBR, 2021) It’s not easy to make a meaningful connection with someone you only know through

Our first in-person Big Talk event after a year of social distancing! We asked strangers to stop by and skip the small talk to answer: “What do you want to do before you die?” Young children, the elderly, and people from around the world participated. It felt special to connect

After a year of limited socializing, you are feeling ready to skip the small talk and reconnect with people. Maybe you have an upcoming work function or family gathering, and you want to make sure it is a meaningful experience. Perhaps you just got your own pack of Big Talk

What makes you feel most alive? Where do you find peace when times get hard? What are you curious about lately? Who do you need to get in touch with because it’s been too long? – “Big Talk” moves past small talk to facilitate more meaningful conversations through questions that