How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1033: How to Build Your Social Confidence with Susan Callender
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Feb 17, 2025 Susan Callender, a success coach and founder of Social Confidence Pro, shares her transformative insights on building social confidence. She discusses six steps to overcome shyness and how to manage nervousness effectively. Listeners learn about the 'social priming system' for boosting communication skills and the importance of self-valuing in social interactions. Callender emphasizes gratitude and connection as key components in enhancing social presence, ultimately helping professionals step into the spotlight with charisma.
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Walking Off Set
- Susan Callender walked off a CNN interview due to shyness during the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
- This experience became a catalyst for her work in helping others overcome social anxieties.
Learned Shyness
- Shyness can be a learned behavior rather than a fixed personality trait.
- Susan explains that she was labeled shy early on by family which influenced her actions and perception of self.
Social Identity Shift
- Focus on changing your social identity, not just learning conversation starters.
- Changing your internal self-belief is crucial for lasting confidence.
