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Feeling Self-Conscious? 6 Tips to Turn it Around Fast!


When you feel self-conscious it means you are putting too much attention on your self, too much focus on what you are doing and how you are doing it. And this is a formula for poor performance.

How to Tune In Your Brain & Feel Confident with People in Moments


One day when I was in school, many years ago, the school principal wandered into our class room, sat down and started to talk.He talked and talked; and there was nothing we could do to stop him seeing as how he was in charge!For once he actually said something that interested me and I never forgot what he said.

Why Pacing and Leading is for Wimps!


Okay, you have read some books on body language and they all said you must mirror and match, pace and lead..

3 Keys to Making Small Talk Easy to Do


Small talk used to be really hard work for me. I never knew what to say and I always worried about saying the wrong thing.

How to Solve Disputes with the Helicopter Talk Technique


Do you ever find that when a friend asks for your opinion on a problem it is a lot easier for you to see a solution than it is for your friend?And do you also find that sometimes you feel completely stuck when it comes to your own problems?The same applies to disputes, relationship issues and disagreements.When you are part of the problem it can be very difficult to see a solution.

Drop and Gimme Ten!


Every one of us have dreams, desires and goals that we put on the shelf. In front of them are a litany of excuses -- but not one reason -- why they aren't being pursued.

Three Great Ways to Deal with Negative People


1. Do not believe everything you hear!With close friends and family it is not unusual to think that you ought to take onboard everything you hear.

4 Ways To Avoid Looking Stupid When Making Small Talk


The fear of saying something silly and feeling embarrassed stops many of us from contributing more to discussions at work and when we are relaxing with friends.And ironically the more we worry about it, the more tense we get and the more likely we are to say something stupid.

Say Adios to the Fear of Rejection!


Do you ever get an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach when you have to approach someone?In situations like this does your mind go blank?This is not unusual. That feeling is often the fear of rejection.

3 Secrets to Developing Superior People Skills


1. If What You Are Doing Is Not Working Change Your ApproachWhen I was in school I always had a small group of close friends but I never found it easy meeting new people.

3 Easy Steps to Low Stress Communication


Life is all about choices. And so is the way you communicate.

How to Kill Fear When Dealing with Aggressive People


The book Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers is regarded as a self help classic. Have you read it?I read it many years ago and I was disappointed by the content of this book that has helped a lot of people take control of their fears.

Four Common Rapport Building Mistakes and How to Fix Them


1. Pretending You Are Interested When You Are NotDo yourself a favor and be honest with yourself and the people you spend time with.

How to Quickly and Easily Deal With Rude People


Where I live there seems to be a a growing population of rude and vulgar people. And no matter how hard I wish for things to change it is not going to happen.

How to Turn Around A Sinking Conversation - 7 Tips


When a conversation is not working out there is the potential for massive frustration or a breakthrough depending on how you look at it.1.

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