Social Skills Mastery
The Social Skills Mastery Podcast is where High-Performance Social Confidence Coach and Corporate Trainer, Susan Callender helps professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs stand out in competitive and often high-stakes situations, by raising social capital and using the power of polished people skills to make an impact. Weekly content encompasses what to do, what to say, how to maneuver tricky situations and get it right the first time.
Episodes
Are your coworkers misreading you?
If you’ve ever been labeled “difficult,” “standoffish,” or “arrogant” when you’re actually anxious or nervous, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving professionals with soci...
How shocked were you by your last performance review? If the feedback felt like it came out of nowhere, you might have some self-awareness blind spots that are silently sabotaging your career progress.
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While others dismiss professional etiquette as old-fashioned, you can use these skills as a competitive advantage. The person who knows how to use both their fork AND their MBA will always win over someone who only knows one.
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What if there's one asset more valuable than your education, more powerful than your network, and more influential than your job title—but you're managing it by accident instead of by desig...
Tired of feeling like you need to be someone else to succeed professionally? This episode is for everyone who's ever said "I'm just not really a people person," or felt awkward at office parties while watching more outgoing colleagues get ahead.
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What if the only thing standing between you and effortless social confidence isn't your personality or past experiences—but simply what you believe to be true about yourself as a social being? In this transformative episode, I'm revealing how your thoughts create your social reality and giving you the blueprint to rewire your brain for social success.
Have you ever been cut off mid-sentence, had your idea hijacked, or been completely misunderstood with no chance to recover? If you're someone who already finds speaking up challenging, these moments can feel devastating. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to reclaim your voice and communicate with unshakeable confidence.
Join me for episode #235 where the discussion is all about how the key to speaking in public is more about your thoughts about your ability to speak coherently and less about the words you say.
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Episode #234 is all about cracking the code to instant belonging—and trust me, it's not about changing who you are, it's about sending the right signals that say "I belong here" before you even speak.
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In episode #233, we take a look at the truth about why technically brilliant professionals get stuck while less talented colleagues zoom past them—and shares the exact social strategy that changes everything.
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In episode #232 we explore how resistance is the invisible force keeping you from social confidence and authentic self-expression.
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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.
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It can be frustrating watching others advance while feeling stuck in your career. Today we reveal how social skills and confidence play a much bigger role in professional advancement than most people realize.
Ever walked into a networking event and immediately felt your confident professional persona dissolve into awkwardness? In this episode, we tackle the art of conversation at business socials and reveal how accomplished professionals can transform these dreaded events into genuinely enjoyable—and valuable—experiences.
In episode #228, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about why smart, accomplished professionals hold themselves back socially—and the far-reaching consequences of this hesitation. If you've been telling yourself that your social skills are "just how you are" or that it's "too late to change," this episode will challenge those b...
In this episode, we explore how those seemingly small social moments from childhood continue to shape your professional behavior decades later. If you've ever wondered why you hold back in meetings, avoid the spotlight despite your expertise, or feel anxious before networking events, this episode reveals the surprising connect...
In this episode, we explore cognitive dissonance—the psychological discomfort that occurs when our beliefs and actions don't align. We discuss how this phenomenon affects our daily lives, decision-making, and personal growth, featuring insights from leading experts and practical strategies for managing cognitive dissonance.
In episode #225 of the Social Skills Mastery podcast we explore the science behind creating lasting positive impressions and developing genuine likability in professional contexts.
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In this powerful episode, we explore the common refrain among socially reserved professionals: "I hate people."
Rather than a simple expression of misanthropy, we unpack how this phrase often masks deeper emotions like social anxiety, overwhelm, and vulnerability. We examine how this mindset creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, generating negative ...
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