Prepare for conversations that matter
Stop winging your most important conversations. Use the evidence-based TALK framework to prepare thoughtfully and show up confidently.
ConvoBuilder is a free conversation preparation tool based on the TALK framework developed by Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks. Whether you're preparing for a difficult conversation at work, planning a meaningful discussion with a loved one, or getting ready for an important interview, ConvoBuilder helps you think through what matters most.
Great conversationalists don't just "wing it"—they prepare intentionally. ConvoBuilder gives you a structured approach to planning conversations that lead to connection, understanding, and growth.
The TALK framework is an evidence-based approach to improving the quality and effectiveness of everyday conversations in both personal and professional settings.
Choose engaging and relevant topics. Navigate between small talk, tailored talk, and deep talk. Know what to discuss and what to avoid.
Ask more and better questions. Use follow-up questions to show genuine interest. Make people feel heard and valued.
Inject appropriate humor and warmth. Keep conversations engaging without becoming stale or boring. Break the ice and ease tension.
The glue that holds it together. Listen actively, stay receptive, and create a safe environment for open dialogue.
ConvoBuilder guides you through each element of the TALK framework with thoughtful prompts and space to plan your approach:
Save your conversation preps, revisit them before important discussions, and build a library of approaches that work for you.
The TALK framework draws on extensive research in conversation psychology, including studies on question-asking (Brooks & John, 2018), conversational dynamics, and interpersonal connection.
Professor Alison Wood Brooks' research demonstrates that simple, intentional changes in how we approach conversations can dramatically improve their quality and outcomes—in both personal relationships and professional settings.
ConvoBuilder integrates this research with FlourishTalk's library of 23,000+ evidence-based questions from positive psychology research at Stellenbosch University.
Managers preparing for performance reviews, leaders planning difficult feedback conversations, or anyone navigating workplace discussions
Moms and dads preparing to discuss challenging topics with their children or planning meaningful family conversations
Couples wanting to have intentional conversations about their relationship, future plans, or resolving conflicts
Teachers, mentors, and coaches preparing to facilitate important conversations with students or clients
Anyone preparing for interviews, networking conversations, or career-related discussions
Anyone needing to navigate tense situations, repair relationships, or have difficult conversations
Stop winging your most important conversations. Start preparing with intention.
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ConvoBuilder is part of FlourishTalk, a conversation facilitation platform grounded in over 20 years of positive psychology research at Stellenbosch University. With 23,000+ evidence-based questions across 37 categories, FlourishTalk helps individuals, families, educators, and organizations facilitate meaningful conversations that promote wellbeing, connection, and growth.
Our mission: Transform lives through meaningful conversation, one question at a time.