Social Skills Mastery

Updated: 23 Oct 2025 • 256 episodes
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The Social Skills Mastery Podcast is where High-Performance Social Confidence Coach and Corporate Trainer, Susan Callender helps professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs stand out in competitive and often high-stakes situations, by raising social capital and using the power of polished people skills to make an impact. Weekly content encompasses what to do, what to say, how to maneuver tricky situations and get it right the first time.

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Some people just have “It”. That easy, natural charisma that draws others in, while others, equally smart and accomplished, struggle to make the same impression. In this episode, Susan breaks down the three subtle habits that make people instantly likable, memorable, and magnetic, without pretending, over-giving, or pe

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What if success didn’t erase your social anxiety, it just made it harder to talk about? In this powerful solo episode, the truth is revealed about the polished confidence of high-achieving professionals in finance, STEM, and leadership. You’ll learn why success and social anxiety often coexist, and how to finally break

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  In this episode, discover why intelligence and technical expertise which were once career superpowers are no longer enough to set you apart at the highest levels. In this episode I’ll reveal the game-changing truth: social confidence and interpersonal skills are now the real differentiators in powerful careers and le

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What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your goals wasn’t your talent, your competition, or even the economy—but your own thoughts? In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and getting real about the power of mindset. Here’s what you’ll discover: ·        Why your brain defaults to safety—and how

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In episode 248, we explore the often-overlooked but essential ingredient to career success: professional polish.  You’ll discover why technical brilliance and hard work alone aren’t enough to set you apart in high-stakes environments, especially when serving high-net-worth clients or operating at the top levels of busi

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What if the voice in your head is the real reason you walked out of that board meeting feeling like a fraud, even after delivering exceptional results? In this episode, we dive deep into the cognitive psychology research that proves your internal language directly creates your social anxiety, imposter syndrome, and fea

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