Social Skills Mastery

From time to time we all will face conversations that we anticipate to be difficult and that we want to avoid. A “difficult” conversation is one whose primary subject matter is potentially contentious and may elicit strong emotions that can be hard to predict or control.

Initiating a difficult conversation can feel daunting and there is a natural tendency to delay taking action in the hopes that the issue will be resolved without our intervention. But this is rarely the case. Procrastination won’t make problems disappear and in fact, if issues are ignored they are likely to escalate and become even more difficult to resolve, causing negative consequences both for all those involved and for the wider organization. It is far better to reframe the problem at an early stage as this can help to nip problems in the bud, prevent the situation from deteriorating and maintain good communication and working relationships with colleagues.

Episode 123 helps you reframe the communication, removing the thought “difficult” so you can move forward with clean thinking.

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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 coach can provide the push you need to step outside your comfort zone, meet new people and try new things. Even extroverted businesspeople can be socially ineffective, and a coach can help you as well.

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers

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.

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers

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 supporting your belief that these things are true.

Your task in overcoming your fear of rejection is to get rid of your belief in one or more of these three thoughts.  They are poison to your mind.

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers

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.

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers

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 experience and affirmation.

Episode 115 of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast will help you to see where your confidence comes from, why it is sometimes hard to find, and how to sustain it, anywhere, anytime, and with anyone.

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers

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

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The Social Priming System: The #1 Way to create your desired social outcomes

Social Confidence Pro 

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Essential Business Etiquette Tips: The Definitive List of "Must-Know" social rules for success with co-workers, clients, and customers