Quick question for you: How can you jump into a conversation without feeling awkward? Ever find yourself hesitating to join a group, fearing you'll disrupt their flow? You're not alone! It’s normal to fear that awkward silence that hits when you walk over. But don't worry, I've got some tips to help you start more conversations in your day-to-day life. In this episode of the BMC podcast I cover… ✅ A mindset shift that will help you take action instead of hesitating. ✅ Why you should stop trying to think of the perfect thing to say and what to do instead. ✅ How to stay socially warm throughout your day so that you are always ready to start a conversation. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. SOCIAL ACCELERATOR: SELF PACED + GROUP COACHING Get the right lessons, the right coaching, and the right accountability to become more socially confident.
Belief you need to unlearn: Everyone is constantly judging you. Unlearning this can make you more socially successful, a better communicator and help you stop overthinking social situations. Why is this important? Believing everyone is judging you can paralyze you in social situations, making you hesitant to speak up in meetings, approach new people, or share your ideas. Letting go of this belief can unlock new opportunities—leading to better relationships, increased confidence, and less overthinking. In this episode of the BMC podcast, I’ll help you unlearn this belief. You’ll learn... ✅ People are too focused on themselves to notice you. ✅ Why ocial mishaps are quickly forgotten by others. ✅ Consistent practice builds confidence and helps you push through fear. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. SOCIAL ACCELERATOR: SELF PACED + GROUP COACHING Get the right lessons, the right coaching, and the right accountability to become more socially confident.
Do you have to step out of your comfort zone to be interesting? Yes, but shattering your comfort zone isn’t the answer, do this instead. Let's dig in. Good things happen outside your comfort zone. If we all stayed within our comfort zones, we'd be on the couch watching Reels all day. While that's safe and low-risk, it means missing out on opportunities for growth. Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to meeting new people, starting relationships, finding new job opportunities, and discovering new hobbies. All these experiences help you grow and become more interesting. I cover more on the latest BMC podcast episode… Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Most good things, like new relationships and opportunities, require a little risk. Overcome the fear of social rejection by adopting the mindset of "I'll go once just to see if I like it." Avoid the all-or-nothing mindset. Start small by trying one or two new eve per month. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. SOCIAL ACCELERATOR: SELF PACED + GROUP COACHING Get the right lessons, the right coaching, and the right accountability to become more socially confident.
Do you ever feel nervous meeting new people? Here's a game-changing concept: You don't have to like everyone, and not everyone has to like you. This realization can make your interactions smoother and less nerve-wracking. ✅ Embrace that not every interaction will be magical. ✅ Increase your "surface area of luck" by meeting more people. ✅ Focus on your 50% of the interaction—be open and enthusiastic. I's about quantity leading to quality. I cover more on this episode. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations.
A belief that you need to unlearn is “You need to be perfect to succeed” “Perfect” can take many forms socially... “I need to say something really profound in this meeting.” “I could say that thing, but it’s not interesting enough.” “I could ask this question, but it might sound silly.” "Perfect" is that imaginary bar that you need to jump over to give yourself permission to speak up. It's a trap! This belief can hold you back because it makes it harder to take action and practice. Why is this important? The more you practice, the better you get. If you can unlearn this belief, you'll take more action and unlock opportunities in your professional and personal life. I cover how you can unlearn this belief on the newest episode of the BMC podcast! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations.
Do you want to make more friends, build your network, and throw parties that make people say “I can’t WAIT for the next one!”? My guest Nick Gray is here to show you how! He’s sharing secrets straight from his book The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. In this episode, you’ll learn: How throwing a cocktail party will expand your network. How to get 90% attendance at your party. When/how to send out reminders. Why guest name tags are crucial. What days of the week to throw a party. (It's not what you think) Why you don’t need chairs at your party. How to gracefully end a party. About Nick: Nick Gray is an investor, entrepreneur, and author. He’s also a 40-year old American man living in Austin, Texas. Nick started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systemsand Museum Hack. Over 75,000 people have watched his TEDx talk about why he hates most museums. He’s the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to build big relationships by hosting small gatherings. Nick’s links: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party. Nick's Friends Newsletter. How to Host a Happy Hour. How to Plan a Networking Event. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations.
Note: Video version of this episode is on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/331eiJKvKIc Look, we’ve ALL been in social situations where we feel a little nervous. Maybe we want to make a good first impression, be more charismatic and charming, or just have a good interaction. In this episode, we’ll look at 5 ways to be charming even when you’re nervous. And we’ll look at none other than the Batman himself, Robert Pattinson. We’ll breakdown specific things he does that you can use next time you want to be less nervous and more charming. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations.
Note: This episode is on YouTube here. Wonder Woman has... Super strength. Super speed. A Super lasso. Gal Gadot has a superpower too: super charisma. In this video, I'll breakdown 5 ways Gal Gadot displays charisma and how you can adapt them for your own personal charisma. Hop in your invisible jet, grab your lasso of truth and enjoy this episode of Compelling Breakdowns! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
I used to think time travel would be awesome...until I read an 1883 etiquette book. Life in the 1880s: 17 drinks before breakfast. Waiting for the automobile to be invented. Some light assault of service people. More drinking. Grab your powdered wig, dust off your top hat, get in your horse and buggy and let’s learn some Victorian-era etiquette! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Have you ever wondered how to not be boring in a conversation? Maybe you really want to be more interesting, but you don't know how, maybe you KNOW deep down that you’re not boring, but you just need some pointers. In part 2 of this series, we're going to cover 4 ways you can be less boring and more interesting in a conversation. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Building the skill of being witty in conversation is super important. When you meet a new person at work, for example, and you're able to crack a joke, it demonstrates that you don't take yourself too seriously, have a good sense of humor, and are socially skilled. All good things! If you've ever wondered how to be witty in conversation, this episode will fix you up! We'll look at three clips of Will Ferrell, and I'll breakdown the witty thing he's doing so that you can start to be more witty and low-key funny in your life. Let's dive in! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
It's been two YEARS since I've done a Q&A show. That's far too long! Today, we're going to cover three questions: 1. How can you make conversation with the company CEO in the elevator? 2. Should you skip small talk and jump right to big talk? 3. How can you feel comfortable around new people? Let's dive in! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Building the SKILL of talking to anyone with confidence is SO important. If you're not able to  communicate with confidence, it'll be more difficult to advance in your career, lead/inspire your team at work, or be confident in a social situation. In this episode (video here on YouTube), I'll show you 5 ways to talk to anyone with confidence. You'll want to stick around till the end of the episode because I'll outline the biggest mistake people make while trying to be confident. Let's dive in!!!! NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
If you've ever wondered how to network with people, you're not alone. When someone says "Networking" it makes me think of American Psycho where a bunch of yuppies sit around comparing business cards. "MY GOD...IT EVEN HAS A WATERMARK." Networking doesn't have to feel that way! And in 2020, most networking is sending a DM or email. But how can you get noticed (in a good way) and connect with people who could take your business or career to the next level? In this episode, we'll cover 6 ways you can be better at networking. (I'll even break down a DM that got me on a Zoom call recently.) Let's dive in! Links: How to stop people-pleasing: https://youtu.be/fYDJXFisUt8 NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Have you ever wondered how to not be boring in a conversation? Maybe you really want to be more interesting, but you don't know how, maybe you KNOW deep down that you’re not boring, but you just need some pointers. This episode is for you. I'll cover 6 ways you can be less boring and more interesting in conversation. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
How To Be A Great Storyteller. Having the skill of telling a few good stories is a really important people skill. Pulling out a great story can be a fantastic way of entertaining people, providing information or even persuading others. In this episode, I'm going to break down a story by Bill Hader and walk you through 4 tips on how to tell a great story. You'll be able to use these storytelling tips in your next Zoom meeting for work, or the next time you hang out with people. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/myH0bny5MOE NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
In this episode, I'll share 5 tips to help you stop being shy. I spent YEARS being shy, and it was really hard, because I knew that I had so much that I wanted to contribute in social situations. These tips will help you break the shyness cycle and be less quiet in your next social interaction. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Look, if you have a habit of people-pleasing, you probably get requests like ... "Can you hop on this Zoom Meeting?" "Hey, can you drive me to the Airport on Friday?" "Hey, can you petsit my Egyptian Pharaoh Hound? He requires constant fanning with a palm leaf." People pleasers tend to say "Yes!" too much. And it comes with a cost! The more you say yes to others, the lest time and energy you have for yourself. In this episode, I'll walk you through some tips to help you stop people-pleasing. NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
"Just fake it until you make it!" This is popular advice-especially if you're trying to improve your people skills. Should you fake it until you make it? The more we take action and do something, the more our identity moves to align with the version of us that does that new thing. Our thoughts FOLLOW our actions. In this episode, I'll walk you through a couple of tips that will help you make it, (and not fake it.) NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.
Should you care what other people think? There’s a lot of advice floating around telling us to not care what other people think. (Sometimes in more...colorful language than that.) I’ve never liked the concept of NGAF. But the reality is, caring less about the outcome of any given social interaction can massively help your people skills. In this episode, I’ll walk you through a couple of exercises that will help you declare “outcome independence” with some help from Tim Ferriss and the ancient Stoics. --- TED talk mentioned: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/ NEXT STEP: QUIZ - Do you know what your communication style is? Take this quiz and get a custom report based on your results. AUDIO GUIDE - Grab my free audio guide on group conversations here (Includes word-for-word scripts) PRIVATE COACHING Become more socially confident in 12 weeks with private coaching. MY ONLINE VIDEO COURSE: Breakthrough Charisma - Become more charismatic in everyday situations. Have feedback or have a question you'd like to have me answer on a future episode? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter. (@thejeffcallahan) or email me at jeff@becomemorecompelling.com.