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Social Skills Coaching

While everyone wants to make themselves and their lives better, it has been hard to find specific, actionable steps to accomplish that. Until now... Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist, in other words, a dating, online dating, image, and communication, and social skills coach based in San Francisco, California. He’s also a #1 Amazon best-selling dating and relationships author with the most popular online dating book on the market and writes frequently on dating, love, sex, and…

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Why Your Questions Keep Conversations Shallow

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.…

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Awkward Silences Aren't the Problem — Running Out of Things to Say Is

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…

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Follow-Up Questions That Make People Want to Keep Talking

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…

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Why Your Questions Are Making People Like You Less

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 the…

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How To Spot A Fake Friend By Noticing The Baseline Shift

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…

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The Power of Gaze: Decoding Dominance and Flow in Group Dynamics

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…

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Why You Can't Always Trust Facial Expressions

00:01:04 Why You Can’t Always Trust Facial Expressions 00:07:25 Let's take a look at 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 Unlock the hidden code behind human behavior—before it costs you…

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Vulnerability's Timing: Share, Don't Spill

Unlock the secret to becoming more likable by mastering vulnerability's timing in our latest episode! You'll learn how to share modest pieces of your truth that align perfectly with the conversation at hand, as backed by a 2015 study showing increased likability from well-timed self-disclosures. Discover when and how to pause after sharing to let your words sink in, fostering deeper connections…

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Schrödinger's Cat: How Thought Experiments Challenge Your Beliefs

Patrick King explores how thought experiments, like Schrödinger's cat, challenge our beliefs and assumptions. Learn to question your own knowledge and open the door to new ideas and perspectives. Discover the power of systematic thinking in understanding complex issues. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:39 The Struggle for Knowledge 3:12 Thought Experiments Overview 5:49 Virtues and Drawbacks of Thought…

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Navigating the Trust Spectrum: From Dynamic Agents to Earned Faith in a Shifting Environment

00:02:58 Stimulus Generalization as a Mechanism for Learning to Trust 00:03:26 Trust in Close Relationships 00:03:57 More Is Better 00:08:42 Attitudinal Effects of Mere Exposure How to Extract Info, Secrets, and Truth: Make People Reveal Their True Thoughts and Intentions Without Them Even Knowing It (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 12) By: Patrick King Hear it Here -…

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