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Social Skills Coaching

Social Skills Coaching

Patrick King 244 Episodes Oct 1, 2026

Social Skills Coaching is a podcast by Patrick King, a social interaction specialist and bestselling author based in San Francisco. The show provides actionable steps for personal improvement, focusing on emotional intelligence, communication, and social skills. It covers topics like dating, relationships, and confidence-building without gimmicks or pickup artistry. The podcast aims to help listeners master human psychology and break down emotional barriers.

Episodes

Why Your Questions Kill Conversations (And How the Funnel Technique Fixes It)
Why Your Questions Kill Conversations (And How the Funnel Technique Fixes It) Oct 1, 2026 28:02 Ever killed a conversation by asking too much, too soon? Learn the funnel questions conversation technique to keep dialogue flowing smoothly without making others feel interrogated. Patrick King breaks down how to ask better questions, guide deeper conversations, and use paraphrasing technique to actually listen—so people want to keep talking to you. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 2:16 Funnel Questions O
Why Conversations Die (And the Simple Pattern That Keeps Them Alive)
Why Conversations Die (And the Simple Pattern That Keeps Them Alive) Sep 20, 2026 27:46 You're mid-conversation and suddenly hit dead air. You scramble for the next thing to say, and the whole interaction feels forced. The FOOFAAE acronym breaks down the seven types of contributions that maintain conversation flow and keep things engaging naturally. Learn how each element works, why some conversations die while others thrive, understand the conversation dynamics at play, and how to s
Why Nobody Finds You Interesting (And How Curiosity Fixes It)
Why Nobody Finds You Interesting (And How Curiosity Fixes It) Sep 10, 2026 39:01 Do you struggle with small talk and feel like you never have anything interesting to say? Patrick King reveals the key habit that turns curiosity into a powerful social skill. Learn how asking one simple question every day can make you more engaging and likable in conversations. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:49 Training Aliveness and Noticing More 2:59 The Power of Curiosity 5:50 Replacing Judgment wi
You're Not Sorry — You're Scared (The Over-Apology Habit)
You're Not Sorry — You're Scared (The Over-Apology Habit) Sep 4, 2026 17:36 Do you find yourself apologizing when it's not your fault—constantly, even for things outside your control? Over-apologizing is often rooted in social anxiety, people-pleasing patterns, codependent tendencies, and a fear of conflict. In this video, Patrick King breaks down the psychology behind the apologizing habit, why you default to saying sorry, and practical steps to break it. You'll learn ho
What to Say When Your Brain Goes Blank
What to Say When Your Brain Goes Blank Aug 28, 2026 15:28 Nervous about starting conversations? Social anxiety and conversation anxiety can lock you up, but there's a simple move that works. Patrick King shares an exact technique to calm your mind and build confidence to take the first step—talk to strangers, join groups, or approach someone at a party without the overwhelm. By shrinking the task down to one honest sentence, you sidestep the spiral and a
Read the Body, Then Read the Silence
Read the Body, Then Read the Silence Aug 13, 2026 34:01 You're missing what people aren't saying—and it's costing you in conversations, negotiations, and relationships. Learn to read between the lines by spotting micro expressions and nonverbal signals that reveal hidden emotions. Patrick King breaks down how to detect deception, read anyone's true feelings, and decode the body language that contradicts their words.You're missing what people aren't say
Why Your Questions Keep Conversations Shallow
Why Your Questions Keep Conversations Shallow Aug 11, 2026 24:23 Tired of small talk? Want to move past surface-level chats and actually connect with people? Learn how to ask better questions that make people feel valued and eager to share. Patrick King shares specific techniques for deep conversations that work with anyone—the same approach talk show hosts use to keep audiences engaged. Master conversations by leading with genuine curiosity instead of scripts.
Awkward Silences Aren't the Problem — Running Out of Things to Say Is
Awkward Silences Aren't the Problem — Running Out of Things to Say Is Jul 16, 2026 39:01 You're mid-conversation and suddenly—silence. If social anxiety creeps in when talk stalls, conversation threading fixes that. This is the practical technique for asking connected questions that keep conversation flowing naturally, without forcing it. You'll learn how to listen actively, respond with genuine interest, and build emotional connection with anyone. By the end, you'll have the conversa
Follow-Up Questions That Make People Want to Keep Talking
Follow-Up Questions That Make People Want to Keep Talking Jul 1, 2026 15:30 00:01:00 Chunking Up and Chunking Down 00:10:27 We’ve discussed a few methods 00:14:51 Let's summarize these with the primary takeaways from this episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patrick King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYKN5V6H Do you struggle to ask follow-up
Why Your Questions Are Making People Like You Less
Why Your Questions Are Making People Like You Less Jun 24, 2026 13:26 00:00:54 The Art of Asking the Right Questions 00:01:51 The Kipling Method 00:08:38 Assumptive Questions 00:12:29 Here are the main takeaways from today's episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patrick King https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYKN5V6H Do you struggle to ask th
How To Spot A Fake Friend By Noticing The Baseline Shift
How To Spot A Fake Friend By Noticing The Baseline Shift Jun 15, 2026 25:11 Unlock the hidden code behind human behavior—before it costs you opportunities, relationships, and influence.Most people think they’re good at reading others. They’re not. They project, assume, and misinterpret—then wonder why conversations stall, deals fall apart, and signals get missed. Behavioral Tells cuts through the noise and shows you what people are actually communicating beneath the surfa
The Power of Gaze: Decoding Dominance and Flow in Group Dynamics
The Power of Gaze: Decoding Dominance and Flow in Group Dynamics Jun 11, 2026 19:19 00:00:27 Behavioral Tells is the new book from Patrick King. 00:01:23 Watch Where Attention Flows 00:03:03 The VDR is a way to visualize attention 00:09:32 Understanding “Group Flow” 00:18:32 Here are the takeaways from today's episode. Behavioral Tells: Read the Hidden Signals Behind Every Action. What People Reveal Without Saying a Word. (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 46) By Patri

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