Become More Compelling

Most people hesitate socially.   "Should I say this or that?"   "I don't want to rock the boat!"   It's time to get BOLD.   In this episode, we'll talk about how to be socially bol...

The intent you carry into any social situation matters!   If you're not thinking about the right things, it can make having great social outcomes MUCH harder.   In this episode, we...

Look-real talk: Socially awkward moments happen. For most of us, an awkward moment can ruin a conversation, first date, or am important meeting. Not anymore. In this episode: Ho...

Have you ever been talking to someone and it seems like they already know what they're going to say, and they're just waiting for you to stop talking so they can say what they want...

No one likes to be interrupted.    But look, it's bound to happen from time to time.   Maybe your new friend brings up something that you know a lot about, and you interject.    In...

There's this jerk of a cognitive bias called the Spotlight Effect. We tend to place more importance on ourselves in any given social situation.  And we tend to overestimate the a...

If you've ever caught yourself thinking "They think I'm awkward/quiet/shy" then you've fallen into the mind-reading trap. (It's okay, we all do at some point) Mind reading isn't d...

Do you ever fall into the "Why Questions Trap?"   If so, that's totally normal.   Why questions tend to focus you on the problem, not a solution.   In this episode, we'll cover how...

There are different phases to learning any new skill or starting any new project.   1. "This is going to be easy!" 2. "Okay, there's more work here than I thought..." 3. "WHAT'S TH...

How you introduce others matters! In this episode, we'll talk about how you can take your introductions to the next level. (This is an easy way to stand out and be likable.) --- ...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about the difference between goals and systems. Goals are great, but they keep you in a constant state of failure. If you've always been a ...

Does being really really ridiculously good looking = better people skills? The answer might surprise you. (Hint: Focus on what you can control, and you can control a lot) --- Be ...