One Hello by Cass Thompson

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Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionEpisode on Standing Lunch Date: https://youtu.be/XyPVJSY9w0kCass Thompson discusses how increasing busyness in adulthood makes it harder to maintain friendships and argues that busyness is the en...

Get the FULL Confidently Connect Workshop at https://www.cassthompson.com/connectworkshop Cass Thompson reframes networking as building authentic professional relationships that create mutual opportunities, not collecting business cards or forcing transactional conversations at mixers. She argues most networking is follow-up with people you’ve already met, and the awkwardness mainly comes from fir...

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionYou've seen them. The camera already set up when she walks in the door. The candle. The wine glass. The caption: "Friday night, no plans, no friends, and I'm happy about it."And...

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionCass Thompson argues that while it’s good the stigma around doing activities solo has faded, culture has shifted toward defaulting to alone even for experiences designed for community00:00 Have W...

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionHost Cass Thompson gives thoughts on why awkwardness isn't something to avoid, and the two routes you can go to make friends as an adult. 00:00 Embrace Awkwardness01:38 Two Reactions to Awkwa...

Get the Confidently Connect On-Demand Workshop: https://www.cassthompson.com/connectworkshopCass explores why making genuine friends as an adult—especially after 30—feels so difficult, arguing the biggest barriers are the 3 C’s. 00:00 Why Adult Friends Fade01:07 Three Silent Killers01:28 Convenience Killed Friction05:15 Customization And Algorithms09:21 Comfort Trap And Avoidance13:26 Self-Care Be...

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionCass Thompson breaks down the “soft socializing” trend from Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study, describing low-pressure, activity-based community events where socializing is optional and often a bypr...

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Why Efficiency Might Be Ruining Your Work Relationships The WSJ Article: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/the-downside-to-using-ai-for-all-those-boring-tasks-at-work-dab9d3c8?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink In this episode of 'Creating Opportunities,' Cassandra Thompson explores how the drive for efficiency in the workplace has compromised human connections and undermined team effectiveness...

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In this episode of the Creating Opportunities Podcast, Cassandra Thompson shares her personal experience of losing social confidence after moving to a new state, facing a friendship breakup, and dealing with a family emergency. Cassandra outlines practical steps for regaining social fluency, treating it like a muscle that needs to be rebuilt. She recommends starting with familiar people, getting o...

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Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connection In this episode of Creating Opportunities, Cassandra Thompson delves into the essentials of mastering networking in under 10 minutes. Highlighting the importance of building genuine relationships rather t...

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SPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️ Contact: Cass@cassthompson.com https://www.cassthompson.com/speaker Maximizing Your Network: The Simple Power of 'See Something, Say Something' In this episode of the Creating Opportunities Podcast, Cassandra Thompson shares her favorite tactic for maintaining personal and professional relationships—'See Something, Say Something.' She debunks the myth that attending even...

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