A lot of people struggle with social situations, but not because they lack effort or care. It’s because most communication advice is either too abstract, too simplified, or just... doesn’t translate into real life.
You’ve probably heard things like:
🗨️"Just be yourself."
🗨️"Act confident!"
🗨️"Ask better questions."
That’s great in theory, but what does that actually sound like when someone makes a weird joke? Or when you want to show interest without sounding fake? Most people aren't lacking motivation; they're lacking concrete, adaptable models – real-life examples and frameworks that show you how to respond in various situations, whether it's navigating awkward silences or responding to teasing, all while still feeling like you.
Most books, podcasts, and creators talk about why it’s important to be empathetic, confident, or authentic, but they rarely show what that sounds like in the moment. It’s like telling a complete beginner in a foreign language how important it is to sound authentic, but only handing them a dictionary. Without learning how to build full sentences, the advice just isn’t usable.
When it comes to real conversations, people are asking things like:
• “What do I say when someone teases me and I don’t know how to take it?”
• “How can I sound confident without being fake?”
• “How do I respond without overthinking it?”
What they often get back is: vague pep talks, tips that only work if you're super outgoing, or a therapy-style breakdown that feels too clinical. And sometimes, it’s worse. People get shamed with things like, “If you can’t do these three things, that’s on you.” That kind of advice just makes things harder.
For someone who already feels unsure, vague advice can feel like getting empty encouragement instead of real help. It’s frustrating and can even be discouraging. You don’t need to fake it, own the room, or try to figure out what the 'act' is. You just need tools that feel real to you.
We’re here to help with exactly that - with The Conversation Playbook.
What's Our Mission?
Ever walk away from a conversation thinking,
“I wish I knew what to say”?
You’re not alone - and it’s not your fault.
A Note From The Creator: I get it. I’ve been there. Freezing in social situations, struggling with how to talk to people and keep a conversation going - just wishing for something more practical than the usual vague advice. That’s why I created this system.
Communication
Advice Fails You
Stay Yourself?
Absolutely! The Conversation Playbook is built around helping you find your voice, not someone else's. We believe true confidence in conversation comes from having tools that align with who you are.
If something already works for you - great, keep doing it. But if you’ve ever felt unsure how to respond in a moment, these cards are here to help you find your footing, without needing to perform or pretend.
Because you don’t need to be perfect. You just need a jumping-off point.
Why We Created
The Conversation
Playbook
From The Creator:
For me, it wasn’t just reading advice. It was actively working through conversations, step by step. I once heard someone say, “Study conversations the way you would any subject, like math or science.” That stuck with me.
The truth is, these flashcards started as something I made for myself. It took a lot of therapy, practice, and years of fumbling to understand what worked and why. I spent countless hours observing how people interacted and taking notes on what landed well and what didn’t.
As a professional with a background in Human-Computer Interaction, which is the study of how people interact with systems, my HCI training taught me to design for real human behavior and not just ideal scenarios. I wasn’t just looking for good advice; I was working to build a system of conversation, a tool that would actually help me and others navigate real-life moments.
That’s why I created this system. Not just for people like me who needed something more actionable, but for anyone who wants to fumble a bit less in a conversation while learning what to say next. These cards are the toolkit I wish I’d had, so you can spend less energy worrying about what to say, and more being present in the moments that matter.
