What if the key to greater confidence, stronger relationships, and more success isn't avoiding awkward moments—but embracing them?
In this re-release episode of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer sits down with Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert and author of Good Awkward, to explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can help you build what she calls your "social muscles."
Tune in to learn practical strategies to navigate uncomfortable situations, develop greater confidence, strengthen your connections, and unlock new opportunities for growth both personally and professionally.
Key Takeaways:
- Why awkward moments can be valuable opportunities for growth
- How to build confidence through action
- Practical ways to strengthen your social muscles
- Strategies for creating deeper and more meaningful connections
- How discomfort can become a catalyst for success
ABOUT HENNA PRYOR
Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She's a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams, with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.
Connect with Henna:
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Website: https://pryoritygroup.com/
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