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When it comes to negotiation, there is an ugly double standard. As women, if we make concessions to further a deal, we're viewed as weak. But if we play hardball, we can be seen as overly aggressive - and the strategy backfires. No wonder most women hate negotiating.

This book is not just about knowledge — it’s about power. Power over yourself. Power over interactions. Power over outcomes. In a world where manipulation is everywhere — relationships, workplaces, media, and even family — you have two choices: be controlled or take control. This 12-in-1 guide is designed for women who refuse to be victims of deception, mind games, and psychological warfare.

The wisdom in this audiobook about insecurity has the power to transform your life over the next 31 Days. These proven methods for coping with your emotional insecurities will have a positive impact on your personal life and all of your relationships.

From Social Anxiety to Connection is a guide for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking or fear of judgement. Written by clinical psychologist Dr Brendan Meagher, it offers clear, steady steps to help you feel calmer, more confident and more connected in everyday life. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience, Brendan explains social anxiety in a way that feels understandable and manageable. Through practical tools and relatable examples, you’ll learn how to settle your body, challenge unhelpful thoughts and gradually build the confidence to participate more fully.

We were built for depth for the kind of conversations that leave you breathless, for friendships that can carry your ugliest truths, for love that doesn’t require a filter. But somewhere along the way we traded bridges for billboards. We learned to curate, to perform, to stay “chill,” to keep the museum of our life spotless and empty. In The Bridge We Build, Piyere Cadiff hands you the forgotten blueprint for real human connection no therapy-speak fluff, no toxic positivity, just honest, usable architecture for a life that finally feels like home.

In this book, you will gain numerous skills that will make it easy to talk to anyone. Gain social confidence and overcome social anxiety so you no longer feel shy when engaging in conversation with strangers. Learn practical ways to captivate and engage whoever you’re talking to, whether in social or professional environments. Learn how to lead conversations from small talk, to meaningful conversations turning into new friendships, professional networks and a new sense of accomplishment.

Public speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. Speaking up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.

Stop waiting for what you want, go out and get it! Have you ever felt powerless, unhappy, or inhibited? Rather than letting others control you, take control of yourself! This practical, thorough program is packed with anecdotes and proven exercises to help you understand and use the techniques of assertiveness training, techniques that work!

Our world is constantly changing, but something that always remains true? Manners matter. Etiquette is about more than just knowing which fork to use at a fancy dinner or how to write a thank-you note. Modern Etiquette For Dummies shows you how to navigate tricky interpersonal scenarios and tough workplace dilemmas with ease. With the help of Dummies, you'll toss aside stuffy old notions of etiquette and discover how to conduct yourself in various environments. This book is full of tips on tackling today's unique challenges.

Conversation Tactics, Book 3 focuses on the subtle and nuanced tactics that will allow you to command any social situation. I'll shine a light onto the secrets of those that can own a room, always have a witty reply, and are never caught without just the right thing to say. I want this book to arm you with definitive tactics, maneuvers, and replies to whatever comes your way in a conversation.

What if you knew how to sell on the subconscious level? What if you knew the tactics and techniques that allowed you to penetrate through your customer’s conscious faculty and reach them on a deep and influential level? What if you knew exactly how to produce the emotional reaction that would cause them to buy? What if you knew how to read your customer’s body language so well that you could lead them to the decision you wanted, with ease? Listen to find out more.

Premarital sex. Drugs. Dating violence. Dropping out of school. So many choices, good and bad, are available for youth in America today, and girls continue to be especially vulnerable. They often blame themselves for things that go wrong in their lives, even when it's not their fault. They ask, 'What's wrong with me?', or they hear, 'What's wrong with you?' and brace themselves for the denigrating comments to follow. It's a timeless theme.

Discover the transformative power of emotional intelligence as you journey through seven simple steps to unleash your full potential and lead a more fulfilling life. Are you tired of recurring conflicts, be it with loved ones, your boss, or close friends? Break free from the cycle of destructive arguments and learn to manage your emotions effectively.

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

In this book, Shelley Stokes, PhD, and Sherron Lewis, LMFT, explore the struggles we all face in communicating with the deeper realms of consciousness within us in our efforts to grow into a self that is more and more "authentic" and "real". Real-Self Expression addresses issues of internal reflection, the role of intuition, the effects of past trauma, the fear of being real, and many other aspects of our internal and interpersonal functioning. It also addresses ways to bring greater aspects of real-self expression into our relationships with others and with ourselves.

How to Analyze People is a mixture of theoretical principles combined with real life practical advice on how to read the behavior of anyone. The verbal and non-verbal analysis tools will help you get a leg-up in every interaction in your life, from business associates, family/friend relationships, and everything in between.

From artists to entrepreneurs, students looking for their first jobs to organizational leaders, public figures to speakers, Tell Me About Yourself helps everyone bolster confidence and authentic communication in life's most vulnerable moments. Treading on a proven six-step process, the founder and CEO of Oratory Glory, Holley Murchison, teaches you how to craft and deliver a comprehensive, compelling, and generally kick ass introduction.

Short on time? Or, maybe, you’ve already read or listened to the book, but need to refresh on the most important takeaways. In a quick, easy listen, you can take the main principles from The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. The Like Switch was published in 2015 by former FBI agent and psychologist Jack Schafer. Schafer offers tips and tools you can use to make other people instantly like you.

Are you sick and tired of feeling like you have to say yes to everyone's requests? Do you finally want to be able to directly ask for what you want and feel good about it? Have you tried endless other solutions to increase your assertiveness but nothing seems to work for more than a few weeks? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, gaining respect, setting boundaries, and asking for what you want doesn’t have to be difficult. Even if you’ve tried affirmations and subscribed to the power of positive thinking.

Guys: imagine you're out somewhere alone or maybe with a friend or two...you see an attractive woman you'd like to meet...you really want to go over and start a conversation with her...but something stops you...you keep glancing at her, and you keep thinking that you should approach her...but something stops you and you don't.