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Carrie Ashfield

Carrie Ashfield worked as a real estate executive for 20+ years. As a Manager, she mentored 50+ employees, graduated from countless leadership and communications courses, and has served on the Board of Directors for TCREW - Toronto Commercial Real Estate Women. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History & Business from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Ryerson University in Radio and Television Arts. She’s raising two teenage boys, two Huskies, and has acknowledged addictions to movies, books, and being outside.
22 Tips to Make Small Talk (If You Don’t Know What to Say)

22 Tips to Make Small Talk (If You Don’t Know What to Say)

February 22, 2021December 20, 2019 Carrie Ashfield and Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.Last updated February 22, 2021

The phrase “small talk” sounds like it doesn’t mean much, so it can’t be hard. The truth is, it’s a skill, and it takes practice to be good at it. … Read more

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