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I'm Sorry, Who Are You Again?

The popular phrase “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression” has stood the test of time and is even more true these days with shorter attention spans and busy schedules. Often times when we first meet people, we don’t know what to say or how to introduce ourselves effectively. This can leave us feeling awkward and unsure, which is then felt by the other person who in turn lose interest in getting to know you further.

Ultimately, we are all seeking connection and we all have wonderful gifts to offer, but if we don’t present ourselves properly on the first impression then we are losing out on countless meaningful interactions, potential friends, clients, lovers, and mentors.

I teach people the art of social interaction. 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 doesn’t come off as arrogant, yet is an accurate representation of who we are.

Do you have your story down? How confident are you in delivering it? If I asked you to tell me about yourself right now and your very first intial thought is “uhhh…”, then it needs work. “Uhhh” is a great way to start if you want others to lose interest. Let’s change that narrative so you can successfully let the world know who you are! I offer multiple ways to help you craft your narrative and get people’s attention. If you’re interested in learning more, send me a note here.

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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 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.

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.

I discovered the ability on how to present myself my in social situations, how to effectively connect with others, and how to leave a lasting impression, which has lead to countless business opportunities, friendships, partnerships, and a global network of stellar humans.

I can help you do the same.

Testimonials

Cal really helped me unpack and unlock my ability to tell people who I am with confidence which enabled me to network at professional events more effectively.

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.

Before working with Cal I wasn't exactly sure what to say when someone would ask me what I do. I would usually say something quite short that would often stifle the conversation. Now, I’ve noticed.