
Social Skills Coaching
While everyone wants to make themselves and their lives better, it has been hard to find specific, actionable steps to accomplish that. Until now...
Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist, in other words, a dating, online dating, image, and communication, and social skills coach based in San Francisco, California. He’s also a #1 Amazon best-selling dating and relationships author with the most popular online dating book on the market and writes frequently on dating, love, sex, and relationships.
He focuses on using his emotional intelligence and understanding of human interaction to break down emotional barriers, instill confidence, and equip people with the tools they need for success. No pickup artistry and no gimmicks, simply a thorough mastery of human psychology delivered with a dose of real talk.
Latest episodes

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Oct 9, 2024 • 38min
Conversational Landmines: 5 Things To Avoid In Social Situations
Tired of awkward conversations? Learn how to avoid the top conversational landmines that can ruin your social interactions. In this video, we dive into Chapter 1 of Patrick King's book, How to Engage, Connect, & Captivate, and explore the 5 things you should never do when talking to others. Discover how to avoid playing the cool guy, being a boring know-it-all, bringing your ego to the party, bragging, and mismatching energy. By understanding these conversational pitfalls, you can become a more engaging and likable person.How to Engage, Connect, & Captivate: Become the Social Presence You've Always Wanted To Be. Small Talk, Meaningful Communication, & Deep Connections By: Patrick Kinghttp://bit.ly/EngageConnectKimg00:00:00 How to Engage, Connect, & Captivate00:00:14 Conversational Landmines.00:01:54 What To Avoid 1 .- Playing At Being The Cool Guy.00:08:58 What To Avoid 2 .- Being A Boring Know-It-All.00:16:06 What To Avoid 3 .- Bringing Your Ego To The Party.00:24:50 Thing To Avoid 4 .- Bragging.00:30:58 Thing To Avoid 5 .- Mismatched Energy.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0952B32XQ

Oct 2, 2024 • 51min
Become A Human Behavior Scientist: Decode Emotions And Predict Behavior
Want to know what people are truly thinking without them saying a word? Join Patrick King as he dives into the fascinating world of human behavior. In this episode, we'll explore the art of reading emotions and predicting behavior. Discover how to differentiate between primary and secondary emotions, and learn to listen to what the body is saying. You can gain valuable insights into people's attitudes and intentions by understanding emotions. Don't miss this opportunity to become a master of human interaction!00:00:00 Become A Human Behavior Scientist00:11:15 Understanding Allows Us To Predict.00:27:57 Learning To Perceive Emotion.00:37:12 Listening To What The Body Is Saying.Become A Human Behavior Scientist: Observe, Read, Understand, and Decode People With Minimal Information (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 18) By: Patrick KingHear it Here - https://adbl.co/424plO2https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KQFLNSCBecome a student and scientist of body language, mannerisms, and small tells. Become a “mind reader.”

Sep 25, 2024 • 38min
The Social Animal: Understanding The Science Of Human Connection
Discover the science of human connection with psychologist Robin Dunbar in "The Social Animal." Explore the psychology behind relationships and social interactions in this captivating book.The Science of Social Intelligence: 45 Methods to Captivate People, Make a Powerful Impression, and Subconsciously Trigger Social Status and Value [Second ... (The Psychology of Social Dynamics Book 7) By Patrick KingHear it Here - https://bit.ly/socialintelking00:00:00 The Science of Social Intelligence00:06:35 The Importance Of Being Social.00:17:02 The Social Brain Hypothesis.00:26:00 The Limits Of Our Sociality.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0893ZRW1BIn this video, we'll explore the fascinating world of social intelligence and human connection. We'll discuss the importance of being social, the evolution of our social brains, and the effects of loneliness. We'll also delve into the limits of our sociality and how to effectively focus our social efforts.Here are some key takeaways from this video: Social intelligence is about how to fit in, charm people, and allow socializing to help rather than hinder you in achieving your goals. Our brains grew and developed as a result of needing to be social. Humans are social animals and need connection to thrive. There are limits to our social interactions, and we should focus our efforts on those who are most important to us.I hope you enjoy this video!

Sep 18, 2024 • 32min
How To Make People Crave Your Presence: The Subtle Art Of Likability
Learn the subtle art of likability and how to make people crave your presence. Discover the secrets of context-dependent memory and how it can enhance your social skills.The Science of Likability: 67 Evidence-Based Methods to Radiate Charisma, Make a Powerful Impression, Win Friends, and Trigger Attraction (4th Ed.) (The Psychology of Social Dynamics Book 12) By: Patrick KingHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3BXFuHQ

Sep 11, 2024 • 36min
Before You Open Your Mouth: The Power Of Mindset In People Skills
Learn the power of mindset in people skills before you open your mouth! Discover the Clever Hans effect and its impact on communication and perception.Improve Your People Skills: How to Connect With Anyone, Communicate Effectively, Develop Deep Relationships, and Become a People Person By Patrick KingHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3nQxB0N00:00:00 Improve Your People Skills00:05:10 Hanlon’s Razor And Assumptions.00:13:52 The Curiosity Factor.00:25:05 Walk A Mile For Empathy.00:28:36 Let’s take Patricia Moore, for example.00:31:34 It evokes the quote by Brad Meltzerhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XK7WBW2Learn how to adapt, win people over, and handle just about any social situation.Your qualifications and intelligence aren’t what will move you forward in life. People skills (soft skills, interpersonal skills, social skills, and likability) are. They allow you to effortlessly glide through life and roll with the punches, as well as maximize the situations you’ll find yourself in. When your relationships are harmonious and authentic, the whole world opens up.

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Sep 4, 2024 • 10min
How to Build Strong Friendships: The Friendship Formula and Creating a Reality Distortion Field
Make Friends Easily: How to Charm and Connect in Record Time By: Patrick KingHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3u0rxtc00:00:00 Make Friends Easily00:06:17 The Friendship Formula.00:18:17 How To Use Schafer’S Formula To Your Benefit.00:23:22 Create Your Own Reality Distortion Field.00:28:39 Stay Present.00:38:42 Reciprocal Curiosity.00:52:02 Assume Nothing.00:54:54 Person, Not Story.00:57:29 You Go First.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDWF4WLJ Making new friends doesn't have to be a chore. Learn how to do it quickly, efficiently, and effectively.Networking events? Big group dinners? Karaoke parties? Please, no.Get past boring small talk and deeply connect with others.Make Friends Easily - it's a simple task, isn't it? But why is it so hard in our modern age? There are so many distractions, so why should people pay attention to you? That's your challenge and task, and this book provides the answer. You'll learn how to become a presence that people crave, how to get past shallow conversation, and how to make sure that your connections are long and lasting.It's simple, but not easy. So pick up this book to make it easier.Discover the secrets to building lasting friendships and creating a powerful personal presence. In this video, we'll explore Dr. Jack Schafer's "friendship formula" and learn how to apply it to your own life. We'll also dive into the concept of a reality distortion field and uncover the techniques used by charismatic individuals to captivate others.Learn how to: Increase proximity, frequency, duration, and intensity to foster deeper connections. Create a strong personal presence and leave a lasting impression. Practice active listening and genuine empathy to build trust and understanding. Overcome social anxiety and develop effective communication skills.Whether you're looking to make new friends or strengthen existing relationships, this video has something valuable to offer.

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Aug 28, 2024 • 1h
How To Be Funny: A Beginner's Guide To Humor
How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 14) By: Patrick KingHear it Here - https://bit.ly/BeHilarious00:00:00 How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation00:06:37 Know Your Humor Style.00:10:22 Finding The Humor In Everyday Life.00:17:28 Consume More Comedy.00:23:06 Puns And Dad Jokes.00:29:03 What Funny Stories Are Made Of.00:35:31 Funny Analogies.00:36:37 The Death penalty and the McRib.00:39:21 The Holy Trinity.00:42:40 The Art Of Misdirection.00:49:31 Be Oddly Specific.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DBPMF23Exact phrases to develop your sense of humor, master witty remarks, make people laugh, and be funnier – even if you’re not naturally funny.How To Be Hilarious and Quick-Witted in Everyday Conversation is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you’ll encounter in daily conversation – stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We’re not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn’t a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. These are little tips and tactics for you to become noticeably quick and clever.Make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you.Learn witticisms, quips, retorts, comebacks, and wisecracks without being cheesy or corny. Don’t worry if you feel like you’ve never understood humor or how to be funny. I’ve done the work for you and analyzed everyone from comedy writers to standup comedians and given you step-by-step, complete guidance to use common joke structures in everyday situations. Adaptable to any premise, topic, or setting!Strategies to instantly be clever and witty and sound like a world-class comedian.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and sought-after Social Skills and Conversation Coach. He teaches building rapport, and a major part of that is using humor to connect with others – shared moments of laughter are incredible bonding moments, and you'll be able to create them without being "that guy/girl".Humor is the highway to the relationships you want in life.•What makes an impactful comedic delivery and storytelling.•How to use irony and sarcasm conversationally.•How to create and build a banter chain with others.•Injecting role play into any situation.•How to play on people’s expectations and sense of contrast.•The art of misconstruing.•Why relatability is so darn funny.•The famous “comic triple.”#BeHilarious #Charismatic #EverydayConversation #Hilarious #PatrickKing #SocialSkills #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PatrickKing #PatrickKingConsulting #SocialSkillsCoaching #HowToBeFunny #ABeginner'SGuideToHumor

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
Beyond The Surface: Cultivating Curiosity, Skepticism, And Critical Thinking
Neuroscience-proven guidelines to think, act, and become smarter ASAP. It’s not what you know, it’s how you think.00:00:00 Practical Intelligence00:00:17 Look Beneath The Surface.00:09:15 Curious As A Cat.00:19:25 A Skeptic’s View.00:28:10 The Critical Thinker.00:36:56 Paul-Elder Thinking.You’ve been fooled before. You’ve missed things. You’ve been slow on the uptake and others have passed you by. Radically transform your thinking for both speed AND accuracy.Think quickly on your feet to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and win arguments.Practical Intelligence is not a common “think smarter” book. No, it starts from biological bases of analytical thinking, and how we can re-program ourselves for deep insight. This book provides real, actionable tool after tool, because smart thinking is all about HOW, and not why or what. The bottom line is that you’ll be able to apply this book’s thinking models immediately, until they become habit.Better decision-making, smarter reasoning, and greater mental clarity.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Learn to ask the intelligent questions, draw insight, and analyze situations.•How the body and brain must work together for quick thinking.•What it truly means to think deeply and analyze.•How to think about your thinking, and the obstacles that short circuit your good intentions.Science-based techniques to train your brain for optimal performance.•Mental models for optimal decision-making.•How to train your brain for speed.•Tips for divergent and creative thinking - generating ideas.Never get fooled again and find the truth in situations quickly.At first glance, most things seem fine. And maybe ignorance is bliss. But to think clearly, deeply, quickly, and effectively - you’ll discover just how much of your life you have been missing, for better or worse.

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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 23min
Unlock The Secrets Of People: Master The Art Of Reading Anyone
Patrick King, an insightful author specializing in emotional and behavioral analysis, shares invaluable techniques for understanding people. He delves into the art of reading body language, detecting deception, and the psychological factors driving human actions. Discover how past experiences shape behavior and the significance of contextual cues in communication. King also explores defense mechanisms, offering a deeper look into how we rationalize our actions. Tune in to learn how to forge genuine connections and enhance your emotional intelligence.

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
Stop People-Pleasing: Break Free From The Need To Be Liked
Learn how to stop people-pleasing and break free from the need to be liked. Say goodbye to the disease to please and start living for yourself!Stand Up For Yourself, Set Boundaries, & Stop Pleasing Others (if that’s okay with you…) (Be Confident and Fearless Book 9) By: Patrick KingHear it Here - https://adbl.co/3To6NDuhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7GWJN4F