No matter what level you’re at as a professional or an entrepreneur, a social coach can help you progress faster and farther than you would on your own. From providing a much-needed self-awareness check to helping erase blind spots and expand your network, a social coach can give you both the tools and perspective you need to go from where you are now to where you want to be. Especially for introverted, socially anxious, and overthinking types,  it's easy to assume that no one notices your hesitating and not fully showing up and contributing to your highest potential. A social c ..read more

The problem with being shy in business and socially is that it limits your opportunities to network and build strong connections with people. The real issue is that it’s virtually impossible to avoid people and social settings, so you suffer extreme discomfort on a daily basis and feel uncomfortable each time you have to attend a gathering.   On episode 120 of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast, I share guidance on how to get out of your head and start to develop the courage to speak up and try bold new approaches to peck your way out of your shell. Free Course: The Ass ..read more

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Getting rejected hurts. And even after the initial sting, we wonder what it is about us that made this person reject us. In a word:  Nothing.  Even though it doesn’t feel that way, being rejected is more about the other person than it is about you. Just changing your perspective on rejection can help you overcome your fear of it, and help you see that getting rejected is just another part of living. In episode 118 we’ll review the three thoughts behind all of the distress we feel when we get rejected.  They start as one small thought and then snowball into a hundred thoughts all ..read more

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Assertiveness is an essential social and communication skill. Assertiveness helps you experience less anxiety, speak more effectively, and express your point of view. Not to be confused with aggressiveness, being more assertive will help you formulate your thoughts and do this while being respectful of others. In the end, it leads to higher self-esteem and increased respect from others. Free Course: The Assertiveness Accelerator Free Guide: The Ultimate Way to Start Conversations and Leave Them Wanting More Get on the waitlist and be the first notified when we open The School of ..read more

Nurture or nature — is confidence inborn or acquired?  Confidence is largely born from experience and training – trial and error and repeating patterns – this is how we gain confidence. Even when you’re skilled in a given area, it is only with years of experience that you become confident in yourself and your accomplishments. But even with experience and peer support, confidence remains somewhat of an elusive mystery. Many experienced people who have all the support in the world may still be insecure and lack self-confidence. Others have deep self-confidence despite their lack of experien ..read more

Having "besties" in the business world isn't required to be effective and respected. You can connect with people just as quickly by asking good questions that allow others to appreciate just having you on the team and in the space.    If you're having difficulty coming up with smart things to say that help kick-off conversations, this episode is for you. Free Guide: The Ultimate Way to Start Conversations and Leave Them Wanting More Get on the waitlist and be the first notified when we open The School of Social Mastery Schedule  your: "Radiate Social Confidence Now"&nb ..read more

Your thoughts create your reality and shape your life. In other words, the conditions and circumstances of your life are the result of your thoughts and beliefs. Do you want to improve your connections? Do you want to be perceived as warm and not cols? To do so, you need to start with your thoughts. You need to get rid of the thoughts that make you stay where you are. You need to to start thinking different thoughts, so that your new thoughts become your reality. Since your thoughts become reality, you need to be careful of what you think. To create the reality you want: Become aware of you ..read more

My quiet overthinkers, this is for you. Cue the cocoa with mini marshmallows Toss a log on the fire You asked for it, and I'm giving it to you! Social Confidence Winter Camp January 2nd to 31st Presenting... One full month of cozy, winter conversation, connection, and charisma coaching in a private, pop-up group where you get to… hang out and peel-off the anti-social layers air your fears, worries, and frustrations meet likeminded people hunkered down and hiding for the winter and get yourself coached! JOIN NOW This is for the overthinkers… This is for the silent spectators… This is for the co ..read more