Explearning Communication and Social Fluency with Mary Daphne

Learn how to be more decisive when faced with a big or small decision. We talk about thinking fast vs thinking slow and how to weigh your options without the burden of regret or rumination. Making faster decisions will enable you to have smoother social interactions. A decisive communicator in social settings is a confident communicator. Learning to be more decisive will help you become more confi...

Thank you to our 10,000+ subscribers on YouTube! We are so delighted to have you in the Explearning Community where we come together to share social skills strategies and boost communication skills (i.e., public speaking, interview prep, virtual communication, etc.). We also have a new channel for Second Language Learners of English where we do a deep dive into communication, social skills, and co...

Some people suffer from a type of communication apprehension that occurs with phone calls or video calls. This is called phone phobia. We share strategies to help you overcome the fear of talking on the phone. Also, we share what types of messages are better for over the phone and in video calls and what messages are better communicated over text message. Get the writeup and podcast of this lesson...

In a post-pandemic world what does social interaction look like? How can we do social interaction with rusty social skills? I have 5 strategies to help you readjust to social interaction and reintegrate into society. No need to feel socially anxious because we've all been affected by this and we all need time to readjust and recalibrate. ⚡Read it on the blog: https://explearning.co/blog/0abhuwnz/...

We discuss three strategies for meaningful conversations. If you're looking to keep a conversation going, conversation skills are important. These are 3 ways you can improve your conversation and build rapport with your conversation partner. Get the writeup and podcast of this lesson on our blog: https://explearning.co/blog/2f94cdqv/3-strategies-for-meaningful-conversations ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING W...

Interruptions happen more frequently in online virtual settings like zoom video calls. If you are wondering how to minimize overlapping speech and avoid interruptions during video calls, these three strategies will help improve your online communication skills. Get the writeup and podcast of this lesson on our blog: https://explearning.co/blog/j02swm4p/avoid-interruptions-and-overlapping-speech-du...

Learn how to be resilient in life by doing these three things that resilient people do every day! Building mental fortitude takes time and consistency. If you want to be more resilient do these three things every day. Here's what you can do to become mentally strong :) Get the writeup and podcast of this lesson on our blog: https://explearning.co/blog/e2j1ddd9/3-ways-to-be-resilient-every-day-and-...

Here are four simple ways to increase your intrapersonal communication skills. If you want easy strategies for improving your inner-monologue also known as self-talk check out this lesson on intrapersonal communication skills. Get the writeup and podcast of this lesson on our blog: https://explearning.co/blog/weoo6nx8/4-easy-ways-to-boost-your-intrapersonal-communication-skills ENROLL IN EXPLEARNI...

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss three ways to be more successful. Success is a suitcase term and will mean something different for everyone. These strategies can help you think of how to have more success in life, in whatever you endeavor to do. Hope you enjoy these tips for success :) Get the writeup and video of this lesson on our blog: https://explearning.co/blog/j3mj7pci/how-to-be...

Learn how to say no in a polite and respectful way. We discuss 5 strategies for saying no to requests or invitations. Learning how to stop saying yes when you want to say no is an important social skill to have. Add these tips to your communication toolkit! Read it on the blog: https://explearning.co/blog/axsuu9uw/how-to-say-no-politely-and-respectfully ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month...

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss a few ways of dealing with anger in interpersonal communication. When we feel heightened emotions such as anxiety, fear, anger, or frustration, social interaction can be tricky. How do you handle anger in interpersonal communication? Read it on the blog: https://explearning.co/blog/rsc3z0s0/dealing-with-anger-in-interpersonal-communication ENROLL IN EXP...

In this lesson, we teach you the best way to avoid sending an angry email. When we send angry emails we immediately regret it! Save yourself the regret and the embarrassment and learn what to do when you get the urge to send an angry email.

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss the phrase "please let me know." Learn why you shouldn't use please let me know when requesting something from someone because it can come off as rude, abrasive, and inconsiderate in social interaction. ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month FREE trial included): 👇 🏆Acing Online Interviews: https://explearning.co/courses/online-interviews 🏆Grou...

In this lesson, we discuss the top communication skills needed in the age of AI. If you want to learn what soft skills and communication skills are needed in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and machines then tune into this lesson! Read it on the blog: https://explearning.co/blog/3kdx20yh/communication-skills-needed-in-the-age-of-ai ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month FREE...

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss feeling like a fraud and impostorism. Learn how to deal with feeling like an imposter and imposter syndrome. This is also known as fraud syndrome or the imposter experience. Read it on the blog: https://explearning.co/blog/66fxslp2/feeling-like-a-fraud-and-impostorism ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month FREE trial included): 👇 🏆Acing Online I...

In this lesson, you'll find imposter syndrome explained and how it impacts communication. We discuss why imposter syndrome happens, how to overcome feeling like a fraud, and how impostorism impacts communication and social interaction.

In this Livestream, we discuss the art of mirroring in social interaction. Learn how mirroring strategies can improve rapport, increase the feeling of bonding, and improve your communication with people you interact with. ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month FREE trial included): 👇 🏆Acing Online Interviews: https://explearning.co/courses/online... 🏆Group Interviews: https://explearning....

Learn about interactional synchrony and reciprocity in communication in today's lesson. We discuss the importance of synchrony and reciprocity in social interaction and share strategies for mirroring.

In this Explearning conversation, we talk about how to earn the respect of everyone you interact with. If you would like to know how to earn the respect of people you meet and converse with, then listen in! *Just a warning, the audio gets very choppy half way through -- sorry about that!

Learn how to stand your ground: how to be assertive without being combative. You can politely stand your ground and be firm and assertive without being combative, aggressive or confrontational.

In this Livestream, we discuss how if you keep failing you will eventually succeed. What other best pieces of advice were you given? "Keep failing and you will succeed" best advice given to a lot of people searching for motivational pep talks and inspiration.

Learn our strategies for becoming rejection-proof and celebrating you. When you value and embrace your individuality, authenticity, and uniqueness, you are celebrating you and honoring your values and goals. Become rejection-proof and live your life authentically.

In this Livestream we discuss why everyone needs social acceptance and fears social anxiety. Humans are social creatures who seek social connection and social acceptance. We all fear social anxiety and social embarrassment.

Learn about behavioral activation therapy and how to cure social anxiety (finally!). Similar to cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation therapy can be applied to overcoming social anxiety. Let's cure social anxiety!

In this Livestream, we discuss the importance of addressing people by their name. In communication, it is very important to use someone's name when addressing them. ENROLL IN EXPLEARNING WEB COURSES (two-month FREE trial included): 👇 🏆Acing Online Interviews: https://explearning.co/courses/online-interviews 🏆Group Interviews: https://explearning.co/courses/group-interviews 🏆Online Teamwork: ht...