Let’s face it — asking for donations face-to-face can feel awkward… unless you know The Art of Conversation. In this lively 30-minute session, Silvia Bueso — international speaker, coach, and queen of asking without shame — will show you how to ditch the fear, connect like a human, and turn everyday chats into powerful “yeses”.

What you’ll walk away with:

• Tricks to kick fear out of your conversations (and have fun while asking!)
• The science of persuasion… without the pushiness
• How to tell stories that make hearts open and wallets too
• Active listening skills that help you read the room and adapt on the fly

Get ready to laugh, learn, and leave with practical tools to make your next face-to-face ask feel like second nature. Asking doesn’t have to be scary — it can be your superpower!

Key learnings from this session:

• How to overcome fear and hesitation when starting fundraising conversations — ask with confidence, not pressure.
• The mindset behind authentic persuasion — connect heart-to-heart before asking for support.
• Powerful storytelling techniques to turn your cause into a conversation that inspires action.
• How to listen deeply and read the moment — so your ask feels natural, timely, and truly human.