Oct 9
300. What If Everything Goes Right?
You've rehearsed the worst case of every meeting, presentation, and conversation with leadership more times than you can count, and you've never once let your brain rehearse the upside. In this milestone 300th episode of the Social Skills Mastery Podcast, Susan Callender announce ... Show More
25m 46s
Sep 25
MVP: 299. Reengineering Your Social Identity for High-Stakes Professional Growth
In this episode, we take a deep, honest look at the role your social identity plays in your success, especially in the rooms where influence, opportunity, and visibility matter most. If you've ever felt like your interpersonal skills lag behind your expertise, or that your social ... Show More
20m 23s
Sep 17
298. The Habits of Great Networkers and How to End Event Awkwardness
In this episode, Susan breaks networking down into the four specific moves that make it work, backed by real research: the low stakes observational opener, the specific question that keeps a conversation alive, leading with reciprocity instead of need, and closing the loop with a ... Show More
21m 5s
Jul 2025
Episode 26 of The Pursuit of Excellence - Managing Social Anxiety in Professional Settings
<p>In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many of us—managing social anxiety in professional settings. Whether it’s walking into a crowded meeting, introducing yourself at a networking event, or speaking up during a presentation, these moments can feel overwhe ... Show More
19m 27s
May 2025
#653: Letting Yourself Be Seen and Stand Out
Are you playing small, editing yourself for approval, or holding back from showing up online? This episode is your confidence boost to break free from fear, be yourself unapologetically, and show up boldly in your life and business. Learn how to build social media confidence, exp ... Show More
23m 1s
Mar 2024
#641 - No matter what is happening to you, stay social. Do NOT isolate
The Ultimate Guide for Dating When You're a High Paid Entrepreneur - Balancing Work, Wealth, and Finding True Love: 13th Thesis In this podcast I give you strategies to combat anxiety, depression, and daily stress, highlighting the power of social connections in overcoming life's ... Show More
10m 15s
Feb 2021
Why You Need To Look Past Being More Confident
"I want to have more confidence" or "I wish I was more confident". This could be in your personal life, work, fitness, across multiple areas of your life and it can seem overwhelming and keeping you from what you want. In this podcast, we talk through how being more confident is ... Show More
18m 56s
Sep 2025
#670: How To Get People To Really Listen To You
Do you ever feel invisible in conversations, overlooked in meetings, or ignored on social media — even when you know your ideas have value? In this episode, we dive into the art and psychology of being heard. You’ll learn why confidence alone isn’t enough, how to stop people from ... Show More
31m 58s
Dec 2023
The Mindset That Makes You Socially Confident
<p><strong>In this episode...</strong> <br /> <br /> When you're around other people, are you constantly worrying about what they think of you?<br /> <br /> Are you trying to act perfectly normal, say the right thing, be casual and cool? But inside you feel tense, nervous and anx ... Show More
13m 25s