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Social Skills Mastery

Susan Callender

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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245. The Image Problem You Don't Know You Have (And...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/09/06

What are your coworkers really saying about you when you're not around? While you're busy being excellent at your job, other people are forming opinions about your competence and sharing them with everyone who will listen. In this episode, we're diving into how to take control of your professional image instead of letting office gossip write your career story. The Image Gap: Your desired professional image vs. what people actually think about you Most people have a Grand Canyon-sized gap between

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244. The Uncomfortable Truth About Why Smart People...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/08/29

Are you great at your job but terrible with people? Do networking events make you want to hide in the bathroom? If you're a smart, accomplished professional who struggles with social confidence, this episode is specifically for you. In this solo episode, Susan shares the exact framework she uses with fast-track professionals and high-net-worth managers to overcome social anxiety, adult shyness, and that exhausting cycle of overthinking every social interaction. You'll discover why your analytical

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243. The Game-Changing Moments That Define Your...

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2025/08/22

What if your entire career trajectory could change based on how you show up in just seven specific moments at work? In this episode, we're breaking down the crucial situations where your professional presence either fast-tracks your success or keeps you stuck, and more importantly, how to master every single one of them. The Professional Presence Reality Check: Very few sharp people were born socially skilled, and most had to build these abilities Everyone who wants to rise and earn more needs

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12:52

242. When Social Anxiety Gets You Labeled as...

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2025/08/15

Are your coworkers misreading you? If you’ve ever been labeled “difficult,” “standoffish,” or “arrogant” when you’re actually anxious or nervous, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals with social anxiety unintentionally send signals that others interpret the wrong way—hurting their reputation, relationships, and career opportunities. In this episode of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast, social confidence coach Susan Callender explains why social anxiety often looks like arrogance

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241. The Mirror Test: How Self-Aware Are You?

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2025/08/11

How shocked were you by your last performance review? If the feedback felt like it came out of nowhere, you might have some self-awareness blind spots that are silently sabotaging your career progress. What I'm Covering: The shocking truth that only 10-15% of people are actually self-aware (despite 95% thinking they are) Why your analytical superpowers can create blind spots when it comes to reading social situations The real career cost of communication patterns you don't even realize you have How

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23:33

240. The Manners You Mock Are Making Your...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/08/03

While others dismiss professional etiquette as old-fashioned, you can use these skills as a competitive advantage. The person who knows how to use both their fork AND their MBA will always win over someone who only knows one. Note: This episode focuses specifically on North American business customs and expectations. ** Don’t even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a

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22:08

239. Your Reputation: The Career Asset You Can't...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/07/20

What if there's one asset more valuable than your education, more powerful than your network, and more influential than your job title—but you're managing it by accident instead of by design? Your reputation capital is working for you or against you 24/7, and it's time to take control. What I'm Sharing With You: Why your reputation is a tangible asset that literally walks into rooms before you do The harsh reality that reputation is like fire—easy to maintain when glowing, nearly impossible

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17:03

238. You Dont Have To Be the Loudest To Lead

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2025/07/10

Tired of feeling like you need to be someone else to succeed professionally? This episode is for everyone who's ever said "I'm just not really a people person," or felt awkward at office parties while watching more outgoing colleagues get ahead. What I'm Covering: Why the things you think are holding you back (like thinking before you speak) are actually your professional superpowers The common excuses that keep capable people stuck in the same roles for years How to reframe your natural tendencies

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237. The Belief Shift: How to Rewire Your Brain for...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/07/03

What if the only thing standing between you and effortless social confidence isn't your personality or past experiences—but simply what you believe to be true about yourself as a social being? In this transformative episode, I'm revealing how your thoughts create your social reality and giving you the blueprint to rewire your brain for social success. What I'm Sharing With You: Why you don't have a social skills problem—you have a belief problem The shocking truth about how beliefs literally create

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22:06

236. Stolen Words: How to Reclaim Your Voice After...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/06/27

Have you ever been cut off mid-sentence, had your idea hijacked, or been completely misunderstood with no chance to recover? If you're someone who already finds speaking up challenging, these moments can feel devastating. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to reclaim your voice and communicate with unshakeable confidence. What I'm Covering: Why interruptions hit socially reserved people especially hard (and why it's not about the value of what you're saying) The real psychology behind why

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235. It’s Not a Speaking Problem, It’s a Thinking...

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2025/06/12

Join me for episode #235 where the discussion is all about how the key to speaking in public is more about your thoughts about your ability to speak coherently and less about the words you say. ** Don’t even know where to begin in improving your interpersonal skills? Are you ready to leave social stress behind and go from where you are to where you want to be? Book a Social Strategy Session HERE Free Guide: The Social Skills Playbook Have a question that needs an answer. Email me at

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234. How to Enter Any Room and Feel Like You Own It

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/06/08

Episode #234 is all about cracking the code to instant belonging—and trust me, it's not about changing who you are, it's about sending the right signals that say "I belong here" before you even speak. What I'm Sharing With You: Why the secret to belonging is acting like you already do (and the psychology behind why this works) The 90-second window where people decide if they like you—and how to nail it every time My 5-Point Belonging Blueprint that works whether you're in a boardroom or at a

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233. Why the Hardest Worker in Your Office Will Never...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/30

In episode #233, we take a look at the truth about why technically brilliant professionals get stuck while less talented colleagues zoom past them—and shares the exact social strategy that changes everything. The Shocking Truth: Harvard research reveals that job performance accounts for only 10% of career advancement decisions. The other 90%? It's all about relationships, visibility, and influence—your "social strategy." The 3-Part Career Advancement Framework: Part 1: Get Your Image Game On

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24:47

232. Resistance Revealed: The Reason You Don't Speak...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/22

In episode #232 we explore how resistance is the invisible force keeping you from social confidence and authentic self-expression. What You'll Learn: How resistance shows up specifically in social situations and career advancement The completion exercise: "I'll do anything to prove I'm socially confident, except (______)" Why resistance gets stronger the closer you get to breakthrough moments The difference between resistance and legitimate concerns about social situations How perfectionism,

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231. The Hidden Cost of Skipping Happy Hour: Why Face...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/16

In this eye-opening episode, we'll look at how taking a pass on after-work social events could be costing you money, missed opportunities, new business, and promotions. What You'll Learn: The psychological principles that make face time so powerful for career advancement Why remote workers need to be even more intentional about creating social connection opportunities Practical strategies for non-drinkers and introverts to navigate workplace social events ** Don’t even know where to begin in

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BONUS: Special Invite - The Meant for More Masterclass

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/12

Meant for More Masterclass Registration Link: Join Today!

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230. From Stagnation to Momentum: Mastering the...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/09

It can be frustrating watching others advance while feeling stuck in your career. Today we reveal how social skills and confidence play a much bigger role in professional advancement than most people realize. What You'll Learn: The four hidden reasons professionals get stuck in their careers Why technical skills might get you hired, but social skills get you promoted How losing your passion affects your social presence at work Why comfort zones create "social atrophy" that limits your

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229. Beyond 'What Do You Do?': Social Questions That...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/05/02

Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences. What You'll Learn: Why "What do you do?" is the conversation killer you need to eliminate from your repertoire The psychology behind why social settings feel more challenging than

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228. The Hidden Cost of Hesitation: Why Successful...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/04/25

In episode #228, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about why smart, accomplished professionals hold themselves back socially—and the far-reaching consequences of this hesitation. If you've been telling yourself that your social skills are "just how you are" or that it's "too late to change," this episode will challenge those beliefs and offer a clear path forward. This episode is for high-achieving professionals and business owners who know they could have greater impact if only they could

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227. Why That School Play Moment Still Haunts Your...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2025/04/17

In this episode, we explore how those seemingly small social moments from childhood continue to shape your professional behavior decades later. If you've ever wondered why you hold back in meetings, avoid the spotlight despite your expertise, or feel anxious before networking events, this episode reveals the surprising connection to childhood social experiences. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or corporate professional feeling held back by inexplicable social anxiety, this episode

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