
212. Beyond Technical Brilliance: How Top Performers Are Investing in Social Skills (And Getting Their Employers to Pay for It)
01/03/25 • 21 min
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In this value-packed episode, Susan breaks down everything you need to know about transforming your professional presence through executive coaching. Whether you're a technical expert looking to move into leadership or a high achiever wanting to maximize your impact, this episode is your complete guide to choosing and leveraging the right coaching approach for your goals.
What You'll Learn:
- Why 2025 is the critical year to invest in your social confidence
- The crucial differences between private and group coaching (and how to choose)
- How to get your employer to fund your professional development
- Real transformation stories from technical experts who've made the leap
- The surprising ROI of social skills training in today's business landscape
Connect With Us:
- Instagram: @susancallendersocialcoach
- Website: socialconfidencepro.om
- Email: [email protected]
Share your takeaways on Instagram using #SocialConfidence2025
Looking to Take Action?
1. Download the free template at SocialConfidencePro.com/Ask
2. Assess which coaching model best fits your needs
3. Schedule a social strategy session to explore your options
Don’t even know where to begin in improving your people 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 [email protected]
Featured Resource:
Download your free "Coaching Investment Proposal Template" at SocialConfidencePro.com/Ask
Special Offer: Join The School of Social Mastery as a VIP Founding Member at SocialConfidencePro.com/VIP.
In this value-packed episode, Susan breaks down everything you need to know about transforming your professional presence through executive coaching. Whether you're a technical expert looking to move into leadership or a high achiever wanting to maximize your impact, this episode is your complete guide to choosing and leveraging the right coaching approach for your goals.
What You'll Learn:
- Why 2025 is the critical year to invest in your social confidence
- The crucial differences between private and group coaching (and how to choose)
- How to get your employer to fund your professional development
- Real transformation stories from technical experts who've made the leap
- The surprising ROI of social skills training in today's business landscape
Connect With Us:
- Instagram: @susancallendersocialcoach
- Website: socialconfidencepro.om
- Email: [email protected]
Share your takeaways on Instagram using #SocialConfidence2025
Looking to Take Action?
1. Download the free template at SocialConfidencePro.com/Ask
2. Assess which coaching model best fits your needs
3. Schedule a social strategy session to explore your options
Don’t even know where to begin in improving your people 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 [email protected]
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211. Secrets of the 15%: Why Most Social Resolutions Fail (And How to Make Yours Stick)
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In this transformative episode, we dive deep into how to make 2025 the year you finally develop unshakeable social confidence. Unlike typical New Year's resolutions that fade by February, we explore the proven strategies used by the 15% who successfully transform their social lives.
Key Highlights:
- Why being a "shy adult" is a self-limiting label and how to break free
- The power of micro-actions in building social confidence
- Understanding the difference between hope and certainty in social transformation
- How past experiences shape our current social behaviors and what to do about it
- Practical steps to take today to begin your social confidence journey
Action Steps Covered:
- Creating immediate momentum through small, manageable social actions
- Building the "social confidence muscle" through consistent practice
- Transforming limiting beliefs into empowering social mindsets
- Taking responsibility for your own social growth
Special Offer: Join The School of Social Mastery as a VIP Founding Member at SocialConfidencePro.com/VIP. Use code "VIPFOMOPROMO" before December 31st, 2024, to save an additional 10%.
Next Steps: Choose one small social action to complete today before your head hits the pillow. Remember, your future is determined by the actions you take right now.
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Don’t even know where to begin in improving your people 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 [email protected]
Next Episode

213. Transform Your Social Presence: The Language Patterns of Charismatic People
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In episode 213, we discuss how your words – both internal and external – are literally creating your reality. Learn the science behind self-talk, discover practical techniques for transforming limiting language patterns, and master advanced strategies for using words to engineer the social presence you desire.
Key Points Covered:
The Science of Self-Talk
- Your brain processes 70,000 thoughts per day (48 per minute)
- 80% of thoughts tend to be negative
- 95% of thoughts are repeated from previous days
- How neural pathways are strengthened through repetition
- The subconscious mind's response to language
Practical Tools & Exercises:
Morning Protocol
1. Three power statements
2. Present-tense goal review
3. Future memory creation
Daily Implementation
- Pattern interruption techniques
- Bridge statement practice
- Language tracking system
Evening Review Process
- Success celebration
- Situation reframing
- Next-day intention setting
VIP Founders Program Details:
- Closing Date: Sunday, January 12th
- Program Components:
- Weekly live coaching
- Private community access
- Subconscious Language Reprogramming
- Lifetime access
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Don’t even know where to begin in improving your people 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 [email protected]
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