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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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28. How to Build Your Professional Network While...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/10/28

There are numerous benefits to working from home, and losing connection to your professional peers and potential job opportunities is not one of them. Networking while working remotely takes on a different level of urgency and necessity because it is far too easy to disappear and make yourself scarce when virtual calls are not scheduled,, and doing that a few too many times can be a disaster for your career in the long run. Episode 28 of The Soft Power Podcast gives you some solid options to get

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27. Always Bring Your "A" Game: The Illusive Power of...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/10/21

Would you like to totally take command of a room, a meeting, or an interview? Well, that requires Presence. Presence is your unique, custom blend of poise, polish, style, and character that telegraphs to others whether you belong, whether they'll accept you, and how far you will be able to go in a given situation. Presence is less about you and more about what other people experience when they spend time with you. Do you leave people feeling good after connecting with you? If not, have a think about

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26. How Increasing Social Capital Promotes Your Power

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/10/14

Professionals who succeed and become powerful in their respective fields, tend to have highly polished communication skills and easily navigate social settings. The good news is that you too can develop these skills! This episode provides you with an overview of areas to master to create that social polish. You can now remove any excuses and roadblock to your success. As of April 10, 2021, the domain "BusinessClass.Expert" was changed to "SocialConfidencePro.com". Links and downloads mentioned in

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28:09

25. The Lure of Likability - Revisiting "How to Win...

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2020/10/07

The terrific thing about social skills and likability is that you can hit the reset button and start fresh any day and at any time. It doesn’t matter where you work or what your job title may be. Your skills in likability will impact the way your career progresses, and you can learn and improve continuously with each interaction. If you have strong people skills, you will function better and accomplish more, guaranteed. As of April 10, 2021, the domain "BusinessClass.Expert" was changed to

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24. The Soft Power of Assertiveness - Reclaiming Your...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/09/30

Let's be honest, no one likes a push-over, aside from the person doing the pushing. Assertiveness is a communication skill that is essential to develop and hone if you wish to move beyond your current professional, social, and psychological boundaries. Some people struggle to communicate assertively because they are too concerned with the feelings or perspective of the other party or the aggressor. You will not ascend to the top of your field without mastering this skill. Assertiveness means

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23. How Quiet Introverts Can Win the Small Talk Game

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/09/23

No matter where you are on the personality spectrum, there’ll be times when it's challenging to start a conversation and keep it going. Overthinking it, as introverts have a tendency to do, will generally get you nowhere, and not having a plan of action or conversation topics at the ready won’t help when the spotlight is suddenly focused on you. The good news is that you can learn some effective ways to start conversations, and just like any other skill, you can get better at it with some practice

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22. Taking a Fresh Look at Dale Carnegie's "How To...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/09/16

Why has everything about the world and how we live changed, but the principles presented by Dale Carnegie in his classic bestseller, How To Win Friends and Influence People are still valid? Accompanied by Facebook Live video lessons posted here and here, we're taking a multi-episode dive into how to include these skills into your daily life for maximum effectiveness. In episode 22 we start with part one, Fundamental Techniques in Handling People Don't criticize, condemn, or complain. Give honest

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21. Using Online Groups as a Social Strategy

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/09/09

Online networking in LinkedIn Groups and MeetUps are two super effective ways to stay on top of the professional chatter in your industry as well as being a great way to build your virtual street cred while WFH, and also to find other niches of interest. Still, you can run yourself ragged bopping around from one virtual venue to another. Today's episode will help you to think about your purpose and plan for being social during the pandemic and beyond, and to determine when it is best for you to

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20. How to Click and Connect with Colleagues

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/09/02

Meeting people and building your professional network doesn’t happen overnight.In fact, with so many people now taking advantage of working from home due to the pandemic, making connections has become downright difficult. Fortunately, there are several things you can start doing right now that will significantly improve your chances of connecting with the right people and being viewed as favorably as possible.

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19. Fixated on Fear? You're Not the Only One

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/08/26

Overcoming fears related to moving up in your career - or in any aspect of life is one of the most underrated yet important skills to master in any professional’s journey. And if you’re looking to make yourself stand out in more prominent ways, overcoming fears is probably relevant to you. If you’re not doing the things you need to do to get speaking engagements or land a big client, it’s most likely not a shortage of time that's stopping you. Chances are, it’s fear. Being paralyzed by fear is

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18. How to be a Conversation Superstar

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/08/20

We’ve been chatting our lives away, in most cases for decades, and for many people, getting a conversation going is still the hardest part. If you wish you had the natural ability to make conversation that the people you admire have, don’t despair. Having meaningful conversations is something that can be learned, and with focus and practice, you can all become better at it, and once a conversation gets going, you should have little problem maintaining that momentum. The art of conversation is a

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17. Finding a Deep Sense of Calm through Clarity +...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/08/12

Iskra is a coach, a leader of transformational retreats, and a passionate community builder. She discovered that maintaining the mind-body-energy equilibrium is crucial for having a fulfilled, happy, and healthy life, and possible by using a unique blend of Eastern practices and Western tools, compiled on her journey of self-discovery which started back in 1995. She works with groups and individuals, to get them empowered as influencers in their roles as business, family, and community leaders

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16. How to Speak Up for your Financial Future with...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/08/05

Communicating with clarity has many facets, and advocating clearly for your financial future is one of them. I invited Kelly Hollingsworth on the the show to help women feel more empowered and comfortable in acquiring the funds that are rightfully yours. Kelly started her first business at age 13, cleaning houses for $5 an hour. She became one of the few female hedge fund managers in the world. On the road from housekeeper to hedge fund manager, Kelly cracked the earnings code for women. So she left

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15. How to Land the Job of Your Dreams with Ada Offonry

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/07/29

Ada Offonry started her career in investment banking, prior to becoming a headhunter specializing in financial services and technology. She was responsible for coaching thousands of mid to senior level professionals as they transitioned jobs, companies, and industries. She was able to leverage the insight she gained from partnering with company owners, C level executives, and divisional directors to help professionals seeking to strategically navigate into career paths that better aligned with their

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23:45

14. Reach Your Next Level with The Power of Intention...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/07/22

As a teen, Paul A. Good recognized that sadness and stress could be harmful. He wanted to learn to actively heal that potential harm and started learning Transcendental Meditation. Today, Paul believes living Intentionally is a choice. It’s living without the fear, the hesitating, and the overthinking you’ve become so accustomed to that you no longer take note of your habits. When you become clear on what’s important to you, and how you want to show up, then, and only then will you be living your

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13. How to Look, Speak, and Act the Part with...

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/07/15

Charmaine Bryan is an image consultant on a mission is to help driven professionals Look the Part, Act the Part and Speak the Part. On today’s episode we discuss professional presence in this time of virtual meetings, the new “work from home” culture, and what you can do today to make heads turn for the right reasons. Charmaine leads the Show Up & Step Up membership community, which is dedicated to ensuring your persona is perfectly packaged for success. As of April 10, 2021, the domain

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12. How to Create New Friendships as a Professional

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2020/07/08

Meeting new people can feel challenging, but only if you don’t have the right mindset. You go through life making new acquaintances, and it’s not until you place the label “friend” on it that it suddenly feels a bit awkward. Once you enter the professional world, you slowly lose touch with almost all of the friends you had managed to hold on to for years. Your life now revolves around a series of deadlines and projects. Today’s episode of The Soft Power Podcast touches on how to meet people, make

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11. Find Your Voice - The Power of Publishing Online

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/07/01

Publishing content online through video, podcasts, blogs, articles, and vlogs is an excellent method to promote your personal brand, as well as provide countless topics to keep the conversation going. Whether you work in corporate or you run a business, it’s important know where your ideal audience is online and speak to them regularly from that platform. Publishing provides a direct, unedited route to the hearts, minds, and sensibilities of those who may hire you, purchase your services, or look

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14:37

10. Overcoming Fear of Judgement

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/06/24

Many things come easily to you; the work, the problem solving, and the extended hours, just to name a few. And regardless of your ability to produce quality work, you still fear being in the spotlight and receiving the recognition you deserve. In episode 10 of The Soft Power Podcast, Susan Callender will take you through several key steps to ease you out of your shell and to ensure you can peck your way out of any situation where you feel timid or unsure of yourself.

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9. How To Be Social Without Feeling Like An Imposter

Social Skills Mastery ·

2020/06/17

If the thought of initiating a conversation seems intimidating, fear not. There are tips and tricks that can help you. Being able to initiate and maintain a conversation is important in any setting because you're then able to make yourself known in a relatable way. Whether you’re heading to a networking event or a cocktail party, engaging in small talk can be intimidating and painful—especially for a quiet professional. If you are not seen as being extroverted, engaging in small talk can often feel

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