Upgrade Your Social Presence
Confidently engage othersĀ
Learn how to create unforgettable first impressions
Increase your confidence, improve networking abilities, and enhanced conversational skills
Elevate your network, discover your community, and turn any interaction into a space of opportunity and connection
I'm Sorry, Who Are You Again?
I teach people the art of social interaction through social skills coaching. How to present yourself in an effective yet humble way so that other people take notice and pay attention to YOU! Most of us have not taken the time to learn how to effectively talk about ourselves, our backgrounds, and accomplishments in a way that doesnāt come off as arrogant, yet is an accurate representation of who we are.
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Meet Cal
Ever since I was young, I had a natural ability to connect with others. This intuitive sense of how to present myself, what to say at the right moment, and how to capture other people’s attention in social interactions was a gift I never knew I had. Only later in life was I able to rationally understand the mechanism behind how these interactions were occurring, and now I have a passion to share it with others.
Originally, I started my career on Wall St. as an investment banker working on billion dollar leveraged buyouts. After several years at this position, I had a nagging Ā feeling that there was more to life than just blindly chasing career and material success. So one day, right before the financial collapse of 2008 (not knowing what was about to occur) I decided to leave that job to travel around the world for a year. Almost 30 countries later, and an insane personal growth journey, I came back a completely different person.Ā
Upon returning back to New York City I felt a new sense of freedom, joy, and awareness that I never knew was possible. I began to connect with others in a much more vulnerable and authentic way. I started having the most inspiring and deeply meaningful conversations which made me realize we are all just humans going through the same human things. This inspired me to dedicate myself to helping others on their journey. So I started my own consulting company and for the past 13 years have been advising businesses on strategy & finance and coaching executives on upgrading their social presence and living life to the fullest.
As a Social Skills Coach, I’ve harnessed the ability to present myself effectively in social situations which allows me to connect with others, and leave a lasting impression. This has lead to countless business opportunities, friendships, partnerships, and a global network of stellar humans.
I can help you do the same.
- Note: NOT written by ChatGPT š
Testimonials
Cal really helped me unpack my story and communicate it with confidence. Now when I meet new people, it's so much easier to let them know who I am.
Mel L.
After a few sessions with Cal, I was much more aware of how people were perceiving me when I introduced myself. Cal has a deep understanding of social dynamics and helped me put the best.
Dan H.
I wasn't exactly sure what to say when someone would ask me "what I do". Often times I'd say something boring that would often stop the conversation in its tracks. Now, I get noticed!
Arne V.
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Answer with Confidence and Ease When Someone Asks: "So, what do you do?"
Custom One Liner & Background Story
The most important part of any social interaction is the first 5-20 seconds. This short window is where people determine whether you are worth their time or not. If you fail to captivate them during this period, then the conversation becomes much more difficult to navigate. That is why it is so crucial to have your opening ready to go! We can help you with this.
Our Session:Ā In this session we will deep dive into your background and life journey in order to create a one liner and background introduction that is accurate, captivating, humble, and slightly mysterious. This will lead to curiosity and questions thereby paving the way for an easy conversation to occur.
Objective: Create a one line opener & short background story together
After our sessions, you will be equipped with an openingĀ one liner which responds to the question “What do you do?”, and you will have a short description of your background to share as a follow up.
Layering Concept - how to start a 'get to know you' conversation
Effortless Path to Creating a Conversation
After the opening, it’s crucial to keep the conversation flowing. In this session we will leam and create the concept of “layers”.
Layer 1: Intriguing opening one liner
Layer 2: A bit more detail, but not too much
Layer 3: Examples of what you do
Layer 4: Tactics for continuing the dialogue
Our Session: We will work together to create and connect these layers so that you can confidently engage anyone and have a strong start to any conversation and kee it dynamic.
Objective: Create a path for a easy flowing conversation by using layering
Specific Key Takeaways for Participants
Crafting Your Opening One-Liner
Techniques for creating a captivating one-liner. Practical exercises to refine and practice the one-liner.
Developing a Short Background
Structuring a short, intriguing background story. How to include a human and humble element in the story.
Maintaining Conversations
Strategies to keep conversations engaging and dynamic. Understanding and using social cues.
Pre-Event Preparation
Techniques to boost confidence before an event. Setting clear objectives and practical exercises to ease social anxiety
Discovery Call
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