Explearning Communication and Social Fluency with Mary Daphne

Revolutionize Your Interactions: Skyrocket Your Interpersonal Skills and Build Better Relationships

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to revolutionize your interactions and skyrocket your interpersonal skills with our top strategies. Dive into the world of active listeni...

Small Talk Triumph: Boost Confidence, Connections and Social Fluency with these Powerful Icebreakers

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the secrets to confident and engaging small talk with our easy-to-follow tips and powerful icebreakers! Transform your social interactions, bui...

Backhanded Compliment Responses: Stand Up for Yourself with Confidence and Respect

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to confidently and respectfully handle backhanded compliments with our insightful video lesson. Uncover powerful strategies for asserting...

Mastering the Art of Persuasion: Proven Communication Strategies for Getting Buy-In from Others

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication skills are essential for success. Whether you're trying to persuade your boss to adopt a new proc...

Mastering Small Talk: Tips for Keeping Conversations Smooth and Comfortable

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In social situations, small talk is often necessary, but it can be challenging to keep the conversation flowing smoothly. If you've ever found yoursel...

Feeling Lonely? Here's How to Make Friends and Build Meaningful Connections in Real Life

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to beat loneliness and make lasting friendships with this practical guide. Audit your time and prioritize meaningful interactions with other...

Unlocking the Power of Stoicism to Improve Your Interpersonal Communication and Social Skills

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where effective communication and social skills are becoming increasingly essential, the ancient philosophy of stoicism holds the key to un...

Power Posing and Positive Body Language: The Secret to Boosting Confidence in Social Situations

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the powerful techniques of power posing and positive body language to improve your confidence and feelings of control in any social situation! I...

Handling Irrational Behavior: A Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Conversations

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the secrets to handling irrational behavior and engage in emotionally intelligent conversations with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to co...

Breaking Free from Social Comparison

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your personal growth and happiness. Learn about the concept of social comparison and its effects, as we...

Maximizing Interpersonal Communication: How to Be Less Reactive and Make Every Interaction Count

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the importance of recognizing the finitude of time and how it can help us be more mindful in our social interactions. Learn how to be less ...

Mastering the Art of Social Interaction How to Develop Confidence Overcome Scarcity Mindset and Improve Your Conversations

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the power of an abundance mindset and how it can improve your social interactions, build stronger relationships and lead to more positive and...

The Number One Quality People Seek in a Friend: Ego Support

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be a better friend? Psychology research shows that the number one quality people seek in a friend is ego support, or the ability to sho...

Achieve Your Communication Goals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting and Achieving SMART Goals

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to improve your communication skills and achieve your desired outcomes in both your personal and professional life? In this video, we'...

5 Steps to Boost Your Social Skills: A Guide to Better Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to improve your social skills and better connect with others? In this video, we'll provide you with 5 practical steps for boosting you...

5 Strategies for Avoiding Interpersonal Conflict with Family During the Holidays

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This video offers strategies for avoiding interpersonal conflict with family and relatives during the holiday season. It suggests setting boundaries, ...

Combating Loneliness During the Holidays: Tips for Communication

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling a little down and lonely during the holiday season? You're not alone! Many people struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation d...

3 steps to level up your SOCIAL SKILLS and Improve COMMUNICATION

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to level up your social skills? Are you looking to improve your communication skills? Are you trying the same thing repeatedly, expecting ...

Calm Social Anxiety Panic in Any Situation with these 6 Steps

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling anxious during social interaction? Do you need to calm your nerves when having conversations? If social anxiety induces panic, ease yo...

Text Your Friends They Want to Hear from You

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maintaining friendships is essential if we want to keep our friends. But reaching out to friends needn't require too much effort. Your friends want to...

Overcome Social Anxiety Disorder By Reading The Room

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Squash social anxiety by learning how to read the room. By being aware of the social context, the cultural overtone, and the communication participant...

How to Make Effortless Small Talk with Strangers

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the importance of talking to strangers. Specifically, we dive into the three types of strangers you'll encounter daily and how to engage wi...

Decrease SOCIAL ANXIETY and MAKE FRIENDS at Any Age with 3 Science Backed Strategies

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your goal is to be social and make more friends, but you are struggling with gripping social anxiety, you'll enjoy this communication lesson. We co...

Three Easy Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Making friends after college can be a challenge. In this Explearning Communications lesson, I share the three conditions we must meet to make a good f...

Relational Insurance and Why We Shouldn't Optimize Friendships

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optimizing is excellent, but some things are just not meant to be optimized, and friendships are one of them. When creating relational insurance, it's...

Effective Workplace Communication Skills for Working with Gen Z Employees

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about effective ways to communicate across generations. In this lesson, we focus mainly on Generation Z. By understanding communication protocol...

Make Eye Contact with Your Audience without Forgetting Your Words

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Explearning lesson I answer a communication conundrum question about eye contact during presentations. Specifically, I share my top strategies...

Google's TOP INSIGHTS on How to BUILD the PERFECT TEAM

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you wondering why some teams are high-performing while others are in total disarray? Learn Google's top insights for creating all-star teams using...

Ace Remote Work Communication Skills with Distributed Teams

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn my top 5 communication strategies for collaborating with remote teams. You need to level up your virtual communication skills when your team is ...

Elevate Your Communication Skills and Personality Development

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to level up your communication skills using these four metrics for success. These strategies will also help you develop your personality as ...

Fix These TOP 3 Communication Mistakes to LEAD with IMPACT

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the top three communication mistakes in the workplace are how to remedy them. These communication strategies will enable you to lead with i...

Surprising Truths about Rejection and Dealing with Professional Failures

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professional failures and work-related rejection can be rough. But there are some surprising truths about lessons learned from rejection that we need ...

7 Key Communication Strategies for Leadership and Managing Teams

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Boost your leadership skills with these seven communication strategies. If you want to be a better manager and communicate with influence, learn how t...

Communicate Effectively and Speak with Impact on the Phone

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to communicate effectively in phone conversations for business meetings, interviews, and calls with colleagues. I teach you how to speak wit...

Effectively Using Visual Aids to Ace Meetings and Presentations

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Consider using visual aids to enhance your message when presenting onstage or in a meeting. The benefits of using visual aids include improving memory...

5 Communication Skills to Have Engaging EMPATHETIC Conversations

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want engaging conversations beyond surface-level small talk, it's time to show more empathy. Learn five communication strategies to participate...

Confidently Speak Up in Business Meetings and Squash Social Anxiety

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn three communication strategies to help you speak up confidently in business meetings. These techniques will enable you to squash social anxiety ...

3 Easy Ways to Have UNWAVERING CONFIDENCE in MEETINGS

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These three strategies will come in handy if you feel nervous before a meeting, presentation, call, or performance. Learn how to channel the nerves in...

Communication Skills to Get You Out of Conversations You Don't Want to Be in

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get out of a conversation you don't want to be in? Maybe someone stopped you on your way to lunch, or you're running to an appointment, and...

Professional TONE OF VOICE to Assert Yourself, Give Feedback, and Provide Criticism

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In professional settings when we need to give instructions, provide feedback or share criticism the tone of the message can make or break the conversa...

MASTER CONVERSATION with Confident Social Skills to Talk to ANYONE

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to master the art of conversation so that you can speak confidently with anyone. If you have social anxiety or you don't know how to carry a...

Confident Social Skills to Stop Fearing Communication with Your Boss and your Higher-ups

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to stop fearing communication with your boss and your higher-ups! If you're working on your leadership training and professional skills then you...

Essential Social Skills for Reading People Correctly

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel the need to read people during every social interaction and interpret their verbal communication and nonverbal communication? Most of the ...

Combat LONELINESS AT WORK in 3 Easy Steps

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness is perceived social isolation. There's no rule that says you mustn't be friends with your coworkers or you must feel lonely at work. In thi...

Confidently Present On A Panel And In Group Presentations Like A Pro

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to confidently present on a panel. When giving group presentations or presenting with others in meetings, these strategies will come in hand...

3 Effortless Ways to Be More Social

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If your social skills are rusty, but you're looking to expand your social circle, here are thee strategies for how to be more social! These three tech...

Top Strategies For Overcoming Imposter Syndrome At Work

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here are our top strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome at work. This will resonate with people who are feeling like a fraud, lack self esteem, h...

Tips For Preventing Emotional Outbursts At The Office

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to control your emotions at work. I share some tips for preventing emotions outbursts in professional settings like the office. In business, eff...

Confidently Deal With Colleagues Who Undermine You At Work

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how you could be best dealing with a coworker undermining you at work? Or what if you're a boss or manager and a difficult employee undermin...

How to Make Yourself Irreplaceable at Work

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn my four strategies for making yourself an indispensable team member at work. If you want to improve job security, become an asset to your compan...

Top Leadership Strategies For Building Strong Teams At Work

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part of leadership communication skills is learning how to build effective teams at work. When training coworkers, you can take a slow and dysfunction...

Top Communication Skills For Entrepreneurs To Excel In Business And Startups

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to be a successful entrepreneur learn these business skills and public speaking tips. Success in communication allows entrepreneurs to exc...

Succeed In The Workplace With These Communication Skills

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to succeed in the workplace with these communication skills. Effective communication at work and in business allow you to succeed in profess...

3 Ways Of Sounding More Professional In Work Settings In Communication

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 3 ways of sounding more professional in work settings in communication. When improving business communication skills, you need to focus on tone ...

Communicating More Effectively With C-suite Executives and Higher-Ups

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to communicate effectively with C-suite Executives. Do you tense up and get nervous talking to higher-ups? Looking to boost your leadership ...

Active Listening In Business Communication To Improve Outcomes

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to boost active listening skills in business communication and leadership to improve outcomes. These techniques and examples will enable more ef...

How To Best Deal With Difficult People In Professional Contexts

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn communication skills needed for best dealing with difficult people at work.  These techniques will help you deal with colleagues, different...

The 3 Big Risks Of Being Too Nice At Work

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the 3 big risks of being too nice at work. When you are too nice, people might see you as inauthentic, as prey, and as a pushover. Instead focus...

Control Your Anger with these Effective Techniques

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We cover how to control your anger with these effective techniques. In communication, we need to be mindful of anger management so that in heated argu...

Standing Up to Someone Who Is Gossiping ( 3 EASY Strategies )

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here are my 3 easy strategies to help you stand up to someone who is gossiping. It's never a good idea to engage in gossip, even if the gossip is abou...

5 Simple Ways to Feel Good Starting NOW

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in a rut or feeling down, we can turn those feelings around! Here are 5 simple ways to feel good starting right now. These intrapersonal com...

The Best Way to Practice Public Speaking is ALONE in 6 Steps!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing public speaking alone is one of the best ways to improve your public speaking skills. Learn how to refine a speech, improve your talk, and ...

Why You Need These 3 Kinds of Friends for a Better Social Life and Better Connections

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You need these 3 kinds of friends for a better social life! Having friends from your generation, older friends, and younger friends is the way to go f...

How To WIN Any Argument QUICKLY without Losing Your Cool -- REFRAMING TECHNIQUE

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to win any argument quickly without losing your cool. When you want to influence someone and have them accept your argument as the best arg...

Resolve Any Argument FAST with this Magic Communication Formula

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to resolve any argument fast with this magic communication formula for conflict resolution. I teach you about in-situ awareness and validati...

7 Ways to be Unapologetically Yourself and Live Authentically

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 7 ways to be unapologetically yourself and live authentically. If you want people to respect you, you need to be yourself. When you are true ...

Improve Your Smile in 7 Ways - Natural and Authentic Smiling Exercises

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to improve your smile in 7 ways. Try these natural and authentic smiling exercises to smile better :)    Get the writeup and podc...

The Need for Acceptance and Social Approval Seeking Behaviors You Need To Quit ASAP

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the need for acceptance and social approval seeking behaviors you need to quit ASAP if you want to be healthier and happier. Social appr...

4 Ways to Stop Judging Others

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 4 ways to stop judging others. If you don't like being judged watch this. When we are less judgmental of others we can have better social int...

The Best Time to Have a Conversation - Kairos and Timing Your Communication Right

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the best time to have a conversation. We talk about Kairos and the importance of timing your communication right. If you want to have a positive...

Hand Gestures and Head Movement for PUBLIC SPEAKING and PRESENTATIONS

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are 5 hand gestures and 5 head movements for public speaking and presentations. Use these 10 strategies to level up your public speaking skills a...

The Likeability Factor / How to Be More Likeable with ONE simple RULE

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the likeability factor so you know how to be more likeable with one simple rule! I share examples of how to be likeable with this three-part fra...

Be HAPPY INSTANTLY with these 3 Mood Boost Techniques

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to be happy instantly with these 3 mood boost techniques. When you find yourself in a rut or feel sad and down, use these three ways to boos...

How to Keep Cool in Heated Situations and Control Heightened Emotions

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's how to keep your cool in heated situations and control heightened emotions. I share strategies for keeping cool so you can diffuse tense situat...

Public Speaking Quick Start Guide - DO's and DON'Ts to Ace your Presentation

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Use this public speaking quick start guide to ace your presentation. Learn the do's and don'ts of public speaking so that you can give a great talk, s...

Minimize UPTALK to Sound Professional and Get Taken Seriously

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to minimize uptalk to sound professional and get taken seriously. If you want to lower your intonation and lower inflection points instead o...

Have Amazing Conversations and Social Interactions as an Extrovert

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to have amazing conversations and social interactions as an extrovert? In this Explearning lesson, I teach you how you can improve your ...

How to Give Off a Confident Vibe and Be Less Socially Awkward - Tips for Lowering Social Awkwardness

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to give off a confident vibe and be less socially awkward. I share 5 tips for lowering social awkwardness in this lesson! If you want to be ...

Communicate Confidently as an Introvert - Social Skills Tips for Shy People

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how to communicate confidently as an introvert? In this Explearning Communications lesson, I share four communication strategies for intr...

How to be More Tolerant and Accepting of Others | Uncancel Your Friends

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn three communication strategies to be more tolerant and accepting of others. Here is a roadmap for how to uncancel your friends. Practicing toler...

How to Change Your Tone of Voice to Improve the Delivery of Your Message in Communication

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to change your tone of voice to improve the delivery of your message in communication. Tone of voice is important because tone is imbued wit...

Move Beyond Small Talk and Skip Surface Level Conversation - Get to Know Someone For Real

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to move beyond small talk and skill surface level conversation. These strategies, which I call the 5'Ps will help you get to know someone fo...

How to Be More Decisive | Make Faster Decisions in Social Settings

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 with...

Thank you 10k Explearners / Communication Skills are More Important than Ever / Sharp Social Skills

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

When to Make a Phone Call vs Send a Text Message (Phone Phobia and Communication Channels)

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some people suffer from a type of communication apprehension that occurs with phone calls or video calls. This is called phone phobia. We share strate...

How to do Social Interaction with Rusty Social Skills

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 hel...

3 Strategies for Meaningful Conversations

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss three strategies for meaningful conversations. If you're looking to keep a conversation going, conversation skills are important. These are...

Avoid Interruptions and Overlapping Speech during Zoom Video Calls

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Interruptions happen more frequently in online virtual settings like zoom video calls. If you are wondering how to minimize overlapping speech and avo...

3 Ways to Be Resilient Every Day and Build Mental Fortitude

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Intrapersonal Communication Skills

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here are four simple ways to increase your intrapersonal communication skills. If you want easy strategies for improving your inner-monologue also kno...

How to Be More Successful in Everything You Do

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss three ways to be more successful. Success is a suitcase term and will mean something different for everyo...

How to Say No Politely and Respectfully

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dealing With Anger In Interpersonal Communication

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss a few ways of dealing with anger in interpersonal communication. When we feel heightened emotions such as...

Best Way To Avoid Sending An Angry Email

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 regre...

"Please Let Me Know" when Requesting Something from Someone

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Communication Skills Needed In The Age Of AI

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

Feeling like a Fraud and Impostorism

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Explearning conversation, we discuss feeling like a fraud and impostorism. Learn how to deal with feeling like an imposter and imposter syndro...

Imposter Syndrome Explained And How It Impacts Communication

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, you'll find imposter syndrome explained and how it impacts communication. We discuss why imposter syndrome happens, how to overcome fe...

The Art Of Mirroring In Social Interaction

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Livestream, we discuss the art of mirroring in social interaction. Learn how mirroring strategies can improve rapport, increase the feeling of...

Interactional Synchrony And Reciprocity In Communication

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about interactional synchrony and reciprocity in communication in today's lesson. We discuss the importance of synchrony and reciprocity in soci...