Social Skills Mastery

223. From Dreading to Doing: Overcoming Avoidant Tendencies at Work


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In episode #223, we look into the avoidant behaviors that hold socially reluctant professionals back from reaching their full potential.

What you'll learn:

  • Why "can't" thinking is actually a lie your brain tells you to avoid discomfort
  • The 10 most common social avoidance behaviors among professionals with social anxiety
  • A proven framework to transform your mindset from "I can't" to "I literally can"
  • Practical strategies to overcome resistance and build the discipline muscle
  • How to break the reward cycle that reinforces avoidant behavior

Key avoidance behaviors covered:

  • Declining speaking opportunities
  • Skipping networking events
  • Putting off client calls
  • Dreading spontaneous interactions
  • and more!

Discover how The School of Social Mastery can help you transform your relationship with social situations and become the confident professional you're meant to be.

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