How can you join a conversation without feeling awkward?
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Quick question for you: How can you jump into a conversation without feeling awkward? Ever find yourself hesitating to join a group, fearing you'll disrupt their flow? You're not alone! It’s normal to fear that awkward silence that hits when you walk over. But don't worry, I've got some tips to help you start more conversations in your day-to-day life. In this episode of the BMC podcast I cover… ✅ A mindset shift that will help you take action instead of hesitating. ✅ Why you should stop trying to think of the perfect thing to say and what to do instead. ✅ How to stay socially...
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Is everyone really judging you?
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Belief you need to unlearn: Everyone is constantly judging you. Unlearning this can make you more socially successful, a better communicator and help you stop overthinking social situations. Why is this important? Believing everyone is judging you can paralyze you in social situations, making you hesitant to speak up in meetings, approach new people, or share your ideas. Letting go of this belief can unlock new opportunities—leading to better relationships, increased confidence, and less overthinking. In this episode of the BMC podcast, I’ll help you unlearn this belief. You’ll learn......
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Do you have to step out of your comfort zone to be interesting?
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Do you have to step out of your comfort zone to be interesting? Yes, but shattering your comfort zone isn’t the answer, do this instead. Let's dig in. Good things happen outside your comfort zone. If we all stayed within our comfort zones, we'd be on the couch watching Reels all day. While that's safe and low-risk, it means missing out on opportunities for growth. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to meeting new people, starting relationships, finding new job opportunities, and discovering new hobbies. All these experiences help you grow and become more interesting. I cover more on...
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You don't have to like everyone, and not everyone has to like you.
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Do you ever feel nervous meeting new people? Here's a game-changing concept: You don't have to like everyone, and not everyone has to like you. This realization can make your interactions smoother and less nerve-wracking. ✅ Embrace that not every interaction will be magical. ✅ Increase your "surface area of luck" by meeting more people. ✅ Focus on your 50% of the interaction—be open and enthusiastic. I's about quantity leading to quality. I cover more on this episode. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? . AUDIO GUIDE - (Includes...
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Do you fall into the "Perfection Trap"?
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A belief that you need to unlearn is “You need to be perfect to succeed” “Perfect” can take many forms socially... “I need to say something really profound in this meeting.” “I could say that thing, but it’s not interesting enough.” “I could ask this question, but it might sound silly.” "Perfect" is that imaginary bar that you need to jump over to give yourself permission to speak up. It's a trap! This belief can hold you back because it makes it harder to take action and practice. Why is this important? The more you practice, the better you get....
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How To Throw A Party That People Will Love (With Nick Gray)
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Do you want to make more friends, build your network, and throw parties that make people say “I can’t WAIT for the next one!”? My guest Nick Gray is here to show you how! He’s sharing secrets straight from his book . In this episode, you’ll learn: How throwing a cocktail party will expand your network. How to get 90% attendance at your party. When/how to send out reminders. Why guest name tags are crucial. What days of the week to throw a party. (It's not what you think) Why you don’t need chairs at your party. How to gracefully end a party. About Nick: Nick Gray...
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How To Be Charming When You’re Nervous (Robert Pattinson Breakdown)
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Note: Video version of this episode is on YouTube here: Look, we’ve ALL been in social situations where we feel a little nervous. Maybe we want to make a good first impression, be more charismatic and charming, or just have a good interaction. In this episode, we’ll look at 5 ways to be charming even when you’re nervous. And we’ll look at none other than the Batman himself, Robert Pattinson. We’ll breakdown specific things he does that you can use next time you want to be less nervous and more charming. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? . AUDIO...
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How To Be SUPER CHARISMATIC Like Gal Gadot
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Note: . Wonder Woman has... Super strength. Super speed. A Super lasso. Gal Gadot has a superpower too: super charisma. In this video, I'll breakdown 5 ways Gal Gadot displays charisma and how you can adapt them for your own personal charisma. Hop in your invisible jet, grab your lasso of truth and enjoy ! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? . AUDIO GUIDE - (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? ...
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Victorian-Era Etiquette Lessons You Can Use Today (And Some You Shouldn't)
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I used to think time travel would be awesome...until I read an 1883 etiquette book. Life in the 1880s: 17 drinks before breakfast. Waiting for the automobile to be invented. Some light assault of service people. More drinking. Grab your powdered wig, dust off your top hat, get in your horse and buggy and let’s NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? . AUDIO GUIDE - (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? ...
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How To Not Be Boring In A Conversation [Part 2]
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Have you ever wondered how to not be boring in a conversation? Maybe you really want to be more interesting, but you don't know how, maybe you KNOW deep down that you’re not boring, but you just need some pointers. In part 2 of this series, we're going to cover 4 ways you can be less boring and more interesting in a conversation. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? . AUDIO GUIDE - (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know...
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