Giving The Leaders Of Tomorrow Life’s Most Important Skill: How to Have Better Conversations

The Lost Art of Random Conversations equips highly ambitious but socially under-prepared students with the core conversation and relational skills required to lead in their community, improve mental health, and develop lasting relationships in a lonely, anxious, post-COVID world addicted to their phones.

Your students have big dreams. They are intelligent, capable, and have access to world-class educational resources…

But there's a crucial gap between what they're learning and what they actually need to thrive out in the world.

Setting Your Students Up For Success.

The most effective leaders are not the smartest or most outspoken—they’re the best at initiating conversations and developing trusting relationships. Emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust predict leadership success more than technical expertise. Teams with high-trust relationships perform better. Organizations led by deeply connected leaders retain talent longer.

And with the onset and impact of AI, these face-to-face relational skills are more priceless than ever.

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What Students Will Learn

At its core, LARC teaches a foundational shift: Be interested in people before trying to be interesting to them.

Students will walk away with:'

  • A copy of our LARC Book

  • An introduction to the three-part LARC Method for initiating and leading any conversation in career and personal life.

Students will learn how to:

  • Ground themselves when anxiety spikes

  • Regulate their emotions

  • Listen effectively

  • Ask questions that build trust

  • Navigate conflict and feedback when conversations get uncomfortable

How It Works

In a 2-3 hour interactive live event (single or series), students (and/or faculty) are guided through 2-5 structured conversations and communication exercises to break through social anxiety and build confidence that transfers immediately into their academic, professional, and personal lives.

We’ve watched rooms of anxious students walk in with hesitation and overwhelm and walk out grounded, energized, and confident. The group will experience  a professionally-facilitated structure, clear agreements, and a ton of fun.

Where Universities Use LARC

  • Leadership Development

    Equip student leaders with conversational and relationship-building skills that make them stand out in their career.

  • Career Services & Professional Development

    Prepare students for networking, interviews, and workplace relationships.

  • Student Affairs & Residence Life

    Build trusting relationships and community across campus life, where feedback and conflict can be navigated maturely and easily.

  • Global Education, Service Learning & Campus Engagement

    Teaching students how to master genuine cross-cultural connection and inclusive dialogue in any situation, around the world.

  • Orientation & First-Year Programs

    Welcome new students to a course or school with deep connection skills that last four years and beyond.

  • ..and many other areas

    Inquire for any department looking to develop students with world-class conversational and relationship-building skills.

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  • "LARC is a profound reminder of how the connection we so deeply desire in life is always one conversation away... Tom Karrel is a master at connecting people across generations and backgrounds in a down-to-earth way... I believe everyone can benefit from experiencing LARC with Tom!"

    — Kyle L., Professional Life Coach

  • "The opportunity to have face-to-face, transformative conversations that your program provided was unique and often illuminating for people of all different backgrounds and interest areas."

    — John K., Community Mentor

  • "LARC gives me hope for humanity and for the community that I live in. Attending these events reminds me that people are far more kind, considerate, and interesting people than we might initially think."

    — Phil A., Entrepreneur

  • "I walked into LARC curious, and without expectations. I was immediately struck by Tom's presence, guidance and his ability to weave our group together into playful, dynamic, and open conversations. I marveled at the opportunity to connect with my peers in a new way. I left with new perspectives and feeling more connected to my community, marveling at the power of random conversations."

    — Willoughby B, Program Leader

Let’s Discuss How LARC Can Serve Your Students

Schedule a 30-minute Introductory Call. We’ll discuss what you’re seeing on campus and explore how LARC supports your employability, wellbeing, and retention goals.

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