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TRY THIS Prep for better conversations You prep for presentations, but what about everyday conversations? If you ever find yourself searching for what to say next, take one minute before your next dinner or catch-up to: 1. Pick a question. “What are you looking forward to?” 2. Find something to share. A story or discovery from your week. 3. Keep a backup topic. Something you’ve both watched, read, or tried. You don’t need a script—just a few places to go, courtesy of Harvard behavioral scientist and bestselling author, Dr. Alison Wood Brooks. Learn more tips like this → WATCH NOW Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss Any life change can bring grief—and all too often, grief means suppression. Prince Harry learned how to turn blocked feelings into hope and joy. And Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor has revealed the science behind it all. Learn how grief shows up in your brain and body, understand your patterns, and gain tools that will help you turn loss into resilience and purpose. Whatever you’ve lost, Harry and Dr. O’Connor are here. Get MasterClass → NEW THIS MONTH PODCAST Business of Influence With Martha Stewart How did a Kmart deal help build an empire? Martha Stewart tells David Rogier about the business behind her brand—and how she’s stayed relevant for more than 40 years. Listen now → PODCAST Business of Power With Jeffrey Pfeffer Doing great work is only part of getting ahead. Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer breaks down how to map power, get noticed, and build influence at work. Listen now → PODCAST Business of Hostage Taking With Chris Voss Why do ransom deals close on Fridays? Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss takes David Rogier inside the business of kidnapping—and explains what actually gets people home. Listen now → GROW YOUR CAREER MASTERCLASS CERTIFICATES Steal Uber’s growth strategy In this Certificates course, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and his executive team share how to spot growth opportunities, become user-obsessed, and scale what works—building a system that compounds growth. Save 20% when you pre-enroll today. Pre-enroll now → Terms apply. MASTERCLASS COACH Stop winging it. Become the best at your job. MasterClass Coach joins you on every call, surfaces your blind spots, identifies your work patterns, and gives you world-class guidance so you keep getting better. No extra effort. Just a clearer picture of what’s holding you back and what to do about it. Download the app for free → MASTERCLASS EXECUTIVE Accelerate your career in 16 weeks Apply for MasterClass Executive to turn learning into career leverage. Access 10 subjects developed with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 10+ hands-on AI workshops, the world’s best instructors, and a community of top leaders. Applications open October 20. Join the waitlist for the next cohort → If you no longer want to receive the MasterClass newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe” below. Support | Privacy | Terms | Unsubscribe ©2026 MasterClass, 660 4th Street #443, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA MasterClass is a trademark owned by Yanka Industries, Inc.