231. The Hidden Cost of Skipping Happy Hour: Why Face Time Matters More Than You Think
05/16/25 • 23 min
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
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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 [email protected]
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 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 [email protected]
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232. Resistance Revealed: The Reason You Don't Speak Up, Show Up, or Step Up
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, comparison, and analysis paralysis are disguised forms of resistance
Your Action Plan:
Identify one small action to take this week, expect resistance to show up, take action anyway, and notice how you feel afterward.
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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 [email protected]
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