Today I am in conversation with Michelle @honeymoonalways a friend I met recently at an Axe Throwing Party in #Lisbon. 01.03: Who is someone really interesting you have met and how did you meet them? - Connection through social media 02.18: What were some if the things you chose to do when you relocated to step out and connect with people? - Initially saying yes to a lot of opportunities but realising that wasn’t sustainable for who we were. 0.508: What advice would you go back and give yourself to fast track deeper connections? - When you show up as your authentic self, it gives off the radar of who you want to genuinely attract. - Choosing similar interests and events to go to rather than going to anything. - Really asses what signal you are putting out. 06.30: What are some mind blocks that people have that stop them making connections? - Negativity and closed mindedness can stop people from forming connections 08.40: How to overcome rejection from past experiences? - Learn to present the things that you like about yourself in interactions - It’s not about rejection, it’s more not being the right fit - reframe it. 12:20: What advice would you want to give to someone to encourage them to initiate? - Believe that you can have a conversation with everyone - Everyone has something to offer - How to enter a room with a good mindset. 15.14: What’s some good question starters? - Don’t start with the ‘What do you do?’ card! - Finding a form of connection - outfit, tattoos, where they are from to where they are now? - Even superficial questions help. 17.05: How do I stop from coming across as someone who is interviewing energy…. - Learn to read the room! - You want to come across with a genuine energy that is about being curious and wanting to understand them better. - Practice and take improv classes. - Put yourself in uncomfortable settings 21.36: Ted Lasso episode - speaking to your younger child. - How to speak to yourself privately to get uncomfortable - You matter and deserve to take up space and contribute! 23.18: Scenario….What advice would you give to a host to make people who are new feel comfortable? - Create an environment of welcome. - Think of thoughtful ways to go the extra mile. - Set expectations for the guests to know what to experience. - Help find conversation starters for people to connect. 26.16: How have you handled social anxieties from showing up to a party? - Coming with the energy of hopefulness - It is on each of us to own our own experience to make it what you want it to. - See everything as a learning experience! - Knowing that you can enter a room empowered. 30.12: How can we become more approachable and connectable in the world that we live in? - It’s a gift to be able to see people ‘authentically’ online and what they give across. - You’re able to gain more information to find more connections. - Looking at social media as a positive tool. 34.15: What are some great body language and energies that help make someone feel more approachable? - Strong eye contact and smiling it can give off friendliness. - Easy to laugh. - Try not let the circumstances control your energy. - More mindful how you’re dressing and way you posture your body. 40.00: The gift of Europe and how inclusive it is to make people feel they belong without being an insider. Our encouragement is to come with a new mindset to meet new people and see people you meet as interesting! And you are responsible for your own enjoyment. Thank you for taking the time to listen or watch - I hope this added value to your world and got an idea or tip for your own journey.

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