Explearning Communication and Social Fluency with Mary Daphne
Episodes
How To Earn The Respect Of Everyone You Interact With
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 respe...
Stand Your Ground - How To Be Assertive Without Being Combative
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 bein...
Keep Failing And You Will Succeed
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Becoming Rejection - Proof And Celebrating You
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn our strategies for becoming rejection-proof and celebrating you. When you value and embrace your individuality, authenticity, and uniqueness, yo...
Why Everyone Needs Social Acceptance
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Livestream we discuss why everyone needs social acceptance and fears social anxiety. Humans are social creatures who seek social connection an...
Behavioral Activation Therapy And How To Cure Social Anxiety Finally
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about behavioral activation therapy and how to cure social anxiety (finally!). Similar to cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation th...
Addressing People By Their Name
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ad...
Remember Names Super Easily In Any Social Setting
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to remember names super easily in any social setting you find yourself in. If you forget someone's name, we have a great technique to use in...
Communication Characteristics Of Energy Vampires
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the communication characteristics of energy vampires are. We discuss how to protect yourself from energy vampires and how to communicate wi...
Energy Vampires And Handling People Who Zap Your Energy
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn our strategies for dealing with energy vampires and handling people who zap your energy. Your time is valuable, and you need to set boundaries w...
Build Rapport With Anyone Authentically
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to build rapport with anyone to gain their respect, interact authentically, and connect in a meaningful way. Rapport building is an importan...
Effective Virtual Communication
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is effective virtual communication? Learn how to master remote collaboration in your online interactions. These strategies will come in handy if ...
How To Manage Remote Employees
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to manage remote teams effectively. We teach you strategies for how to best manage remote teams through online teamwork, remote collaboratio...
Boost Confidence In Any Situation
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to boost confidence in any situation. We provide strategies for becoming more confident and increasing self-esteem everywhere you go with an...
Inner Glow Up - Boost Self Esteem And Increase Confidence
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in need of a quick confidence boost or are seeking to increase your self-esteem in general then these strategies will help you become more ...
Constructive Criticism Vs Destructive Criticism
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between feedback and criticism? How can we provide constructive criticism instead of destructive criticism? Learn about the dif...
Velvet Hammer Method To Giving Constructive Criticism
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to give constructive criticism by using the Velvet Hammer Method. This will help you provide polite critical feedback that leads to real imp...
How To Succeed In Your Group Interview - Tips And Strategies
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn our tips and strategies for how to succeed in a group interview. Drawing from Greg's Wharton Business School background and experience with job ...
Ace Group Interviews And Stand Out In A Crowd
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to stand out in group interviews by practicing these job interview strategies. This is also relevant for anyone who works on a team and in a...
Stop Beating Yourself Up - Tips For Getting Out Of A Funk (Live)
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stop beating yourself up and use these tips for getting out of a funk. Learn how to get out of a funk quickly and stop beating yourself up mentally. T...
How To Change Negative Self Talk And Stop Inner Critics
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to change negative self-talk and stop inner critics. When you change negative self-talk and negative thoughts into positive self-talk motiva...
How To Prep For An Online Interview
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to prep for an online interview. The best way to prep for an online interview involves several important steps before and during the virtual...
Discover Meaning In Your Life And Daily Routine (Live)
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this livestream, we discuss ways of discovering meaning in your life and in your daily routines. Living a purposeful life full of meaning helps us ...
To Build Confidence Find Purpose
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to project confidence by finding purpose in your life. In this lesson, we’re going to talk about how to find purpose and how a strong sens...
Apologizing Sincerely To Deescalate Conflict (Live)
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to apologize and say you're sorry in a sincere and effective way. Sorry is sometimes hard to say, but when you do you're more likely to mend...
Fast Double Sorry - Effective Apology For Deescalating Conflict
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the best way to apologize to deescalate conflict. Before conflict happens and you lose control, use the fast double sorry method. Avoid the blam...
Advantages Of Working From Home & Why We Love It (Live)
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn our reasons for why we love working from home. We talk about the benefits of working remotely and why we're more productive when we do. There ar...
Thriving In A Remote Work Environment - Explearning Web Course
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work is here to stay! Learn how to thrive in a remote work environment. We teach you how to boost your productivity while working remotely whil...
Having An Open Mind With First Impressions (Live)
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making a good first impression can be hard. It's easy to judge and be judged after one encounter with someone. Having an open mind with someone you ju...
Change Your Mind About Someone
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to change your opinion about someone you interact with regularly. Learn the secret to improving your impression of people. Once you control ...
Productivity Hacks And Tips - Increase Output (Live)
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to increase your productivity to perform at higher levels. When it comes to Increasing output and improving productivity, time management is...
Increase Productivity - Input Vs Output
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to boost your productivity in a stress-free way. This simple shift will help you create and produce high-quality content. If you find yourse...
Confidently Discuss Employment Gaps In Work History (Live)
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the job interview when the hiring manager asks about gaps in your resume and employment history, respond with confidence and professionalism. If yo...
Explaining Gaps In Employment Job Interview Tips
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to answer the question about why there are gaps in your resume. In your next job interview, you'll confidently explain employment gaps in a ...
Effective Collaboration While Managing Remote Teams
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to manage remote teams effectively. Our principles will come in handy for effective collaboration while working with remote or in-person tea...
Bad Communication Mistakes To Avoid (Live)
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to be an effective communicator by avoiding the top communication mistakes people make. If you want effective communication skills, tune int...
Corporate Speak - Anti Communication Patterns Of Garbage Language
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the problematic nature of corporate-speak and garbage language endemic to modern work culture. We dive into the dangers of poor communicat...
Dealing With Criticism (Live)
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to respond to criticism. We give you strategies to use when you have received constructive feedback or criticism. Dealing with criticism is ...
Public Criticism and How To Respond To Criticism With Confidence
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn our strategies for dealing with criticism in a productive way. We teach you how to handle the critique with poise, and how to respond to the cri...
Communicate With Empathy And Compassion (Live)
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this live conversation, we discuss the difference between sympathy and empathy. We also dive into the nuances of empathetic communication and how t...
Communicate With Empathy In Remote Collaboration
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to communicate empathetically when working remotely. Empathetic communication is important for managing remote teams, collaborating with emp...
Quit Rumination And Stop Overthinking
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to stop ruminating with our 2 step process. When you catch yourself overthinking and worrying, practice the strategies. Over time, you'll fi...
Checking In With Coworkers And Connecting Virtually (Live)
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how to humanize our digital communications when working remotely. These are working from home strategies that you can add to your toolki...
Check In With Colleagues Remotely - Working From Home Tips
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to check in with coworkers when you or they are working remotely. We give you a template for doing a check-in phone call or email. Use this ...
Free Your Mind Reduce Anxiety (Live)
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to free your mind and reduce anxiety in this livestream. Reducing anxiety is a step toward freeing your mind up so that you can experience t...
Interrupt The Worry Cycle And Find Focus
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to find focus and end the worry cycle. This will help you get things in motion to gain momentum. Momentum is the ultimate elixir. Momentum i...
Reconnecting With Friends And Reaching Out To Someone
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you reconnect with a person to whom you haven't spoken to in a while after so much time has passed? We give you a framework for reaching out t...
Building Your Virtual Presence Remote Work Tips (Live)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your virtual presence is becoming increasingly important in today's world of Zoom calls and remote work. In this live conversation, we unpack the skil...
A Simple Way To Ace Your Next Video Call
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These actionable strategies will help you boost your digital presence, be confident during video calls, and communicate clearly and effectively in vid...
Nonverbal Communication: Greetings And Goodbyes (Live)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the social etiquette of greetings and goodbyes in the western context but also touch upon nonverbals from around the world. The nuances of ...
How To Be Productive From Home (Live)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home comes with its own set of distractions. We discuss how to improve productivity as you work remotely. We also discuss motivating fact...
Keeping Social During Periods Of Isolation (Live)
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Especially during periods of social distancing we need to keep our social skills muscles in shape. While times like these can be isolating, they don't...
How To Maintain Your Social Skills While Social Distancing
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are times when we are socially isolated. But we have to keep our social skills sharp, even while socially distancing ourselves from other human ...
Keeping The Brain Active During Social Distancing (Live)
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deeper into creative activities you can do at home during social isolation. You can think of social distancing as an opportunity for personal ...
Creative Ideas To Do With Bored Kids During Social Distancing
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering what to do with bored kids at home during periods of social distancing and social isolation, we've got you covered. We give you cr...
Communication Strategies For Working Remotely #wfh
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Livestream, we'll discuss more effective strategies for communicating effectively with your clients, colleagues, and teammates while working f...
Collaborating Remotely And Working From Home
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you are working from home, you need to be able to collaborate remotely. Since remote working is the future of work, it's important to ensure you...
Surviving Social Isolation And Social Distancing (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During times of social distancing it can be easy to feel down, isolated and afraid. Here are some strategies to help you stay connected, feel calm, an...
Staying Connected During Social Isolation And Social Distancing
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Surviving social isolation and social distancing can be lonely for some people. Learn our strategies for staying connected with each other and combat ...
Conflict Resolution for Shy, Sensitive, Introverted People (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss conflict resolution for shy, sensitive, introverted people in this Livestream. Learn how to handle conflict and tense communication situati...
Conflict Management For Sensitive People
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict management for sensitive people is a delicate social situation. Learn how to resolve conflict in a collaborative, non-combative, non-hostile ...
How to Stop Caring What Others Think and Live Your Life (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caring what other people think and fearing their judgement is a waste of time. But it's hard to unshackle yourself from this fear. Here are some insig...
Social Anxiety: Overcome The Fear Of Being Judged
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're experiencing social anxiety about what people think of you, our strategies for overcoming the fear of being judged will help. Stop fearing w...
How To Handle Haters And Negative Comments (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Responding to rude people can be challenging. We unpack this concept in our YouTube Livestream and discuss some ways of dealing with negative comments...
The Art Of Interrupting Transition Relevance Place (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the art of interruptions. We talk about how to interrupt, when interrupting is appropriate, how often to interrupt, and how to read the co...
Handling People Who Talk Too Much: Politely Interrupting
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Handling people who talk too much can be a delicate situation. Learn how to interrupt a chatterbox or talkative person in a polite way. Learn all abou...
Romantic Competence: Healthy Communication in Relationships (Live)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about romantic competence (Joanne Davila, 2009) and why it's the guide for healthy communication in relationships. We unpack the three core ...
Relationship Goals Building Love To Last
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On our list of relationship goals is building love to last. Romantic competence is what we need to nurture healthy romantic relationships. Learn the t...
Why Face To Face Communication Matters (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why does face to face communication matter? In this live conversation, we discuss the importance of communicating with people in-person. Introverts an...
Benefits Of Face To Face Communication
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are several benefits to face-to-face communication, making it the best type of interpersonal communication we can find. Learn about the 7%-38%-5...
Symbolic Interactionism Examples In Everyday Life (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking about symbolic interactionist theory and how symbols shape not only our reality but our communication. Our interpretation of symbols has...
Symbolic Interactionism: Build Don't Break Relationships with Communication
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Symbolic Interactionism is a communication and sociological theory that helps us understand how to build relationships through communication. When we ...
Assertive Communication Examples to Project Strength and Confidence (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Assertive Communication is an important communication style to master if you want to project strength and confidence. Asserting yourself will enable y...
Assertive Communication Get People To Treat You With Respect
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want people to treat you with respect, you need to leverage assertive communication. Learn how to use assertiveness by focusing on three commun...
Figuring Out Your Communication Style (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and MD discuss how to find your communication style in a way that will promote authentic self expression. You have the power to decide what commu...
Communication Styles: How People Really See You
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the 6 common communication styles and how people really see you based on the way you communicate. I walk you through some of the character...
Stop the Silent Treatment & Stonewalling in Relationships (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even when you're silent and don't think you're communicating, guess what? Even your silence communicates something. Learn how to manage the silent tre...
Writing Informal Emails to Friends and Family: Asynchronous Electronic Communication
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's your informal email writing guide! When you compose a casual and friendly email to friends and family, follow these three easy steps so you can...
Answering The Question What's Your Story (Live)
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When people ask you "So, what's your story?" how do you usually answer? In this live stream conversation Greg and MD discuss strategies for best answe...
Hindsight Bias in Social Interaction
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They say hindsight is 20/20. Learn what hindsight bias is, why it is detrimental to social relationships, and how to prevent it! As a bonus, you'll al...
Shaky Voice And Shaky Hands Solving Speaking Anxiety (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to reduce speaking anxiety and put an end to nervous shaking. Whether you're doing public speaking, getting interviewed, on a date or speaki...
What Is Groupthink
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about groupthink, groupthink examples, why conformity is not always good in decision-making, and how to share your opinions in group meetings wi...
Dell Hymes Speaking Model In Action + Everyday Examples (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this live stream, we talk about applying the Dell Hymes Speaking Model in everyday situations. We provide real-world examples of the S.P.E.A.K.I.N....
What Are Communication Channels Best Medium For Your Audience
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to find the best medium for your message. We discuss what communication channels are most appropriate for the personal, professional, and pu...
End Toxic Communication By Standing Up To Bullies (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this live conversation, we discuss strategies for standing up to bullies and ending toxic communication. As per usual, we highlight how stoicism ca...
Dinner Date Conversation
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Use these strategies for speaking to the person you're eating dinner with effortlessly. These tips will help you make authentic and enjoyable conversa...
Becoming Emotionally Stable Mental Toughness and Stoic Philosophy (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming emotionally stable is the topic of this Livestream. We discuss mental toughness and Stoic philosophy to develop resilience, grit, and mental ...
Grapevine Communication
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the four types of grapevine communication: single strand, gossip chain, probability chain, and cluster chain network. We also discuss the ...
Giving Someone the Benefit of the Doubt Don't Take it Personally (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about giving someone the benefit of the doubt, how to take things less personally, how to not get defensive, and how to be responsive instead ...
How to Maintain Friendships
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to keep the friends you have because life happens...you're busy adulting. But research shows that if we want to be happier and live lon...
Types Of Mindsets In Communication (Live)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our mindset affects all aspects of our lives. It infuses the way we interact with other human beings and it can have a true impact on our relationship...
How Can I Make Friends (Live)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends can be hard, especially as an adult. Join the conversation about why nurturing friendships are important and learn to build the "making...
Joy Of Missing Out (JOMO) Strategies (Live)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation about the joy of missing out and how to live your best life by doing the things that make you happy. Learn how to be selective a...
Social Intelligence Vs Emotional Intelligence
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social Intelligence vs Emotional Intelligence is a two-part series. This lesson focuses on social intelligence and how to boost your social quotient (...
What Is Your Inner Voice
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about intrapersonal communication and how to hear your inner voice. Learn the art of stillness and introspection. By improving our intrapersonal...
Squash Email Anxiety (Live)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to overcome email and inbox anxiety using some research-backed strategies. If we think of email as a tool and not a project to complete, the...
How To Remove Communication Barriers
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to remove barriers to communication in this social skills lesson. You'll also find out what other barriers could be standing between you and...
What Are The Barriers To Communication
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are the Barriers to Communication? Let's dive into 5 of the 10 communication barriers in this first lesson of a 2-part series. If you are having ...
Intrapersonal Communication Examples (Live)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our debut live session, we dive into a variety of topics related to interpersonal communication and how we can harness it to boost our confidence a...
Email Like A Boss
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writing professional emails is an important skill in today's tech-focused modern world. If you want people to take you seriously, learn how to write e...