160. From Passive to Powerful: Transforming Your Communication Style

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160. From Passive to Powerful: Transforming Your Communication Style

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Dec 23, 2023

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Dec 23, 2023

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The Social Skills Mastery Podcast is where High-Performance Social Confidence Coach and Corporate Trainer, Susan Callender helps professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs stand out in competitive and often high-stakes situations, by raising social capital and using the power of polished people skills to make an impact. Weekly content encompasses what to do, what to say, how to maneuver tricky situations and get it right the first time.

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92. The Social Skill of Becoming Likable: Long-lasting, fruitful relationships develop when you’re genuinely interested in the people you meet. People can smell whether you're authentic in your greetings and conversation. When you show sincere curiosity and concern for people, you... by Social Skills Mastery
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85. The One About Your Voice and Cadence -- How You Speak Speaks Volumes: When speaking with others, your tone clarifies and conveys meaning. A phrase as simple as “I don't know” can be taken in a number of different ways depending on how you decide to express it. Your tone can not only affect how people perceive... by Social Skills Mastery
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95. Increase Your Influence & Impact with Proper Introductions: Having the confidence to initiate introductions is an important social and professional skill, and you will benefit from learning the proper way to do this. Whether you are introducing two or more people to each other, or need to introduce yourself to... by Social Skills Mastery
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117. Turning the Tables on Habitual Thoughts that Hold you Back by Social Skills Mastery
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97. Breaking Up the Patterns that Create Social Anxiety: Social anxiety robs you of your right to live freely and comfortably. There are a number of techniques you can try to manage the thoughts and feelings that create anxiety. Remember that you are not your anxiety, nor are you weak or inferior. You have... by Social Skills Mastery
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102. Tell Me About Yourself: Using Curiosity for Good Conversations: Curious questions are the most underrated, undervalued secrets of conversational success. They're how we gain a deep understanding of how we can meet or exceed the needs of our clients and customers. Ninety percent of conversations... by Social Skills Mastery
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105. Mastering Professional Manners - The Essential Etiquette You Need to Succeed: There are rules of conduct for how you go about your workday, be it in-person or virtual, and that is business etiquette. These rules are the accepted or required norms in your specific profession and/or workplace, and they may be very different and... by Social Skills Mastery
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89. The Pros and Cons of the Action-Oriented "Driver" Social Style by Social Skills Mastery
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84. Exploring Your Signature Social Style: The Amiable Style by Social Skills Mastery
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96. How to Accentuate Social Skills through Self-Talk: There’s no question that when you excel in a social situation, that is due to your positive inner monologue which is influenced by your subconscious mind. This inner monologue reveals your thoughts, beliefs, questions, and ideas. Your inner... by Social Skills Mastery
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81. How to Confidently Speak Up in Groups: Too many people think that socializing in groups is something you’re either good or bad at. And while it’s true some people are born with a leg up at it, just like musical talent, anyone can learn the secrets. Socializing is a learnable skill, and... by Social Skills Mastery
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107. Managing Your Thoughts to Reduce Social Anxiety: You know what it’s like to be nervous around new people and situations, whether you’re attending an event alone or speaking up and having everyone turn toward you. Fear is a normal reaction that warns our bodies to be careful. Social anxiety is a... by Social Skills Mastery
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99. Becoming Your Best Social Self: Are you ready? Is this the time that you’ll finally go all in and take the steps to become your best self? Many people think they’re fine the way they are and don’t feel any need to change, improve, or master social skills. But in business and... by Social Skills Mastery
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98. Social Success - How to Be a Great Host by Social Skills Mastery
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93. The Telltale Signs You May Be Socially Insecure: Socially confident people believe in their ability to show up and make a contribution, provide value, or elevate the energy in a room. If you don’t believe in yourself, why should anyone else put their faith in you? If you’re still hiding on the... by Social Skills Mastery
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87. Becoming a Social Connector: Social Connectors play an important role in our lives, and having even a small amount of this “gift” will serve you well. A connector is simply someone who is relationship-focused in her/his approach to life, to people, and to business.... by Social Skills Mastery
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108. The Social Skill of Creating a High-Value Professional Network: Building your network is essential in building a business or finding a job, and doing that well and with ease requires solid social skills. You can have the hard skills and the education, but without strong personal connections, it can be very... by Social Skills Mastery
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103. Social Intelligence & Office Culture with Peter Yawitz: Peter Yawitz is the author of “”, a social skills book targeted toward new professionals in the workforce, however, anyone can benefit from the solid guidance mixed with a bit of humor as we wade into the somewhat mucky waters of post-pandemic... by Social Skills Mastery
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148. The Thoughts Dominating Your Life and Dictating Your Future by Social Skills Mastery
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BONUS - Social Confidence Winter Camp is Closing Soon: 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! January 2nd to 31st Presenting... One full month of cozy, winter conversation, connection, and charisma... by Social Skills Mastery
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132. Embracing Neutrality: The Surprising Social Benefits of Being Less Negative: In this episode, we explore the advantages of adopting a more neutral mindset and reducing negativity in our lives. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of neutrality and discover how it can improve various aspects of our well-being. From... by Social Skills Mastery
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104. Credibility, Confidence, and Becoming Socially Secure: Society and our workplaces place a high premium on being confident and feeling good. We all recognize that our success accelerates when we are confident. The reason is simple. Without confidence we revert to fear, and when we are fearful... by Social Skills Mastery
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172. Adopting the Best Communication Style to Shape Interactions and Relationships: In episode 172, we delve into the importance of selecting the right communication style for various situations. From assertiveness to passive-aggressiveness and aggression, we explore how each style shapes interactions and relationships. Learn... by Social Skills Mastery
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171. Masterclass in Social Scripting: Creating a Fresh Narrative: In episode 171 we uncover how the narratives we craft, both internally and influenced by society, shape the outcomes we experience in life. From personal self-talk to worry and anxiety, explore the cognitive links between our stories and the realities... by Social Skills Mastery
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170. Habits: The Real Drivers of Social Dynamics: Social skills, be they good or bad, are often the result of ingrained habits that develop over time. These habits can include things like interrupting others, avoiding eye contact, or not listening actively. Sometimes, people may not even be aware of... by Social Skills Mastery
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168. Balancing and Prioritizing Social Skills Over Hard Skills: If the thought of initiating and joining conversations brings you down, instead, think of social skills as the bridge between knowledge and your making an amazing impact. They let you explain complex ideas clearly, persuade colleagues, and build trust... by Social Skills Mastery
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167. From Self-Doubt to Social Star: A Guide to Elevated Esteem: Building and maintaining healthy self-esteem is important for various aspects of your life, as it influences your mental well-being, relationships, and overall success. It helps you with everything from having positive mental health, to resilience,... by Social Skills Mastery
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