What Brene Brown and the Art of Charm have in common?

So, true story: almost everyone on my team here at Happen to Your Career is an introvert. (Myself included!) Which is kind of surprising for a company that teaches people all about how to use relationship-building and presentation skills to create new opportunities in your professional life, right? Well, contrary to popular belief, we introverts aren't completely socially anxious and hiding ourselves away in a closet somewhere. (Most of the time.) We (and I'm sure you, or people you know) have learned the skills to gracefully survive in a socially-oriented world while still creating space for our "me" time. But one of the things that can feel the hardest for introverts is also one of the ones that makes conversations the most fulfilling. The vulnerability of putting yourself out there (whether you're an introvert or extravert) is part of what creates deep, meaningful, awesome connection. And connection is why we're all here, isn't it? If you agree, you're going to love this week's podcast on vulnerability and how to connect with anyone with AJ Harbinger of The Art of Charm. I think this episode has the most value per minute of any podcast I've ever recorded, so if you are a person who loves self-development and wants to be a better conversationalist, you've gotta take a listen. I consider myself to be pretty good at striking up conversations, and I found myself taking tons of mental notes. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use vulnerability as your stealth superpower The 3 phases of connection: an analytical framework for creating emotional interaction (yes, really) How your past, present and future create the stories we tell ourselves -- and share with the world