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@tbz1209

5 ай бұрын

Just found you today! I'm hooked, and bingeing. Love your videos!

Teachers in school should show videos like this regularly. Young people don’t get the help they need in this area.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Mushroom321-

7 ай бұрын

😮🤔👏👏👍

@indigokids88

16 күн бұрын

Communication stuff 😊❤❤

I have low confidence, lost contact with people for three years, and struggle at work fitting in with others. I'm always left out of the conversation at work. Thank you for the advice 🙂

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You bet; you are welcome, Meaghen.

@rookiej5587

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. How is it going for you, Meaghen? I would appreciate if you got any advices.

@kazera3282

Жыл бұрын

I empathize Meaghen. I felt that way all of my 40 years on Earth. I feel like an alien 😂 I'm finally trying to learn and practice, it will take a lot of work for me! I hope you are seeing positive results!

@littleninnie

Жыл бұрын

Me too..being the alien where ever I am, never bothered me before. I was even proud of it. But now since my late 20's, being an alien bothers me soo badly. I don't know how I have become this person.

@rosesarered3904

3 ай бұрын

Me too. I feel like such a misfit. I said good morning to my neighbor coworker only for her to make sarcastic good morning remarks to everyone around us and threatening me that that was her being nice. I haven't spoken to her since but the other ladies have also kept their distance from me. I don't know what to do.

"sometimes you gotta fake it til' you make it", must remember that!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure!

I need this. As a stay at home mom. I have forgotten how to talk to adults and how to be somewhat " polished". 😆 this is great. Thank you Dan. Always look forward to your videos.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jeanne Marie (which is my mother's name, btw). Her actual name is Jean Marie, but she took French in high school and went by Jeanne for a few years :) :)

@danielrust5398

2 жыл бұрын

I forgotten how to talk to people too the pandemic isn't helping

@yellowgirl273

2 жыл бұрын

I can understand how you feel, I know lots of us stay at home moms that feel that way. I’ve found that by practicing, even if only in the comments section on youtube, that I’m able to better hide the fact that I only talk to toddlers for 80% of my day 😆💛

@BeckBeckGo

Жыл бұрын

Yes I needed this one too

@Jo-fi4ew

Жыл бұрын

I remember being isolated for a number of years. Wow it is a strange feeling to not be sure how to simply have a conversation and engage and transition small talk into something more meaningful. It gets better with practice and being self merciful.

As an introvert who went into sales, I appreciate what you are presenting here and will add that introverts and those on the spectrum can develop good ability to listen, which is an important feature of conversation that many forget.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Right on, Ruth. My mother and father owned a real estate firm and two of their best associates were introverts who weren't much for conversation, but they were GREAT listeners and qualifiers and producers! I would venture to say that the ability to listen is one of the most important features of a good salesperson. It's not about convincing a person to buy what he/she doesn't need. It's about LISTENING and discovering the needs of the buyer, and then producing the appropriate product that answers those needs. Notice I said "good" salesperson :)

As a woman on the spectrum who is looking to branch out professionally into social work (after almost 10 years of being a STAHM), this is invaluable to me, thank you so much for your time and energy 🙏💜

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful that I could help sumgrrrl. You go onto the next stage of your life with confidence and joy!

@agutz1765

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat. I appreciate these videos

@rookiej5587

Жыл бұрын

May I ask, how are you doing?

@1986Martinez

Жыл бұрын

What's a STAHM?

@rookiej5587

Жыл бұрын

@@1986Martinez Stay at home mom.

Dan I became obsessed with all of your vids yesterday…THIS IS PERFECT TIMING

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to be there at the right time, Dion.

Lead in lines are memorable. Personal experience. Many years ago I was at a party filled with a certain Industry type people. I was not part of the industry, therefore many found an exit soon after they learned I was an “outsider”, except for one person. After he learned about my job, he said “ Tell me more about that.” He made me feel comfortable and hence after almost 15 years later, I’m talking about that memorable experience. Excellent advice Dan.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the personal story Monk n' Cook. And thanks for the reinforcement. :) Dan

Mmmm I would of made the most of this 10 years ago however these days I just want to avoid as many people as possible . Get my job done go home and enjoy the quite of my own company

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I get it.

I was stuck with the shyness to approach people for years until you explained in this video that there's no reason to worry about approaching and forgetting (embarrassed) because we practice the simple skill of "repeating their name" as we interact for the first 15 seconds😃. Now I know how to initiate and REMEMBER 👍(😄as long as they have listening skills)

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Janet.

As an introvert with ADHD this is an essential tool to practice for improved communications in my role with groups and workshops. 😅feeling a little overwhelmed by the extroverted energies around me but can only change my own communications! Thanks for the tools!

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Very very happy to provide you with tools, Lunarae, and I sincerely hope they make a difference in your life.

@Mushroom321-

7 ай бұрын

Yes!, relateable!!

I cried of laughter when you were doing your conversations exits with help of “mouth farts” 😂 thank you for that. You are so talented and I am so happy I found you here on youtube. Being 38yy mom of two who is only now learning how to agree to disagree, how to exit conversations and how to communicate in general. Priceless, thank you

You have such great advice for everybody at any age. Thank you for sharing and empowering us!

Thank you, Dan!

Your videos are really hitting home lately. Thank you!

You are a true gem. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

As a super awkward person (possibly on the spectrum), I appreciate this content. Thanks

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Carol.

Omg this is my struggle!!!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I hope this video can help with your struggle, Lu Bu.

As someone on the Spectrum, I sincerily thank you! This is gold! Wow. Can't wait to practice my precious new knowledge!! Such a perfect timing!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, Foxee.

Dan, thank you for this amusing, yet very informative and inspirational teaching! I loved your ideas!

I'm so glad you opened with being a great conversationalist isn't related to being an introvert or extrovert. I'm so tired of hearing that introverts are shy. Those are two different attributes.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. My mother is an introvert and a great conversationalist. Just ask her :) :)

I loooved this class, great practical advice, thanks a lot 👌

The common ground piece is gold! I often find in conversation that others often feel the need to posture or bring in this weird competitive energy into the mix needing to prove they know or experienced something too. It’s weird and I often freeze.

Thanks for sharing these succinct tips! Practicing for power, Dan!

This is good stuff. Thank you. They should be teaching this in schools x

I did not expect to be taught better thinking by someone so young as you. You are a real gem.

@TheWizardOfWords

6 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael--especially for the "someone so young as you" part. I thought it was only my mother who still sees me as young :)

The examples you provide are awesome and helpful

This is GENIUS! Have to fully study this haha. Thanks!

Loved this Dan.

Excellent help, thank you.

You’re the best Dan! Thank you very much.

I have learned such valuable skills in this one video that are going to change the way I communicate! I love all your videos and all your accountant. Thank you so much!

WHAT AN ANGEL YOU ARE ! Thank you for this

Loved this, thank you. I hope you'll do more tactical tips for people on the spectrum.

the first two advices are so good for introverts thank you so much

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, Youssef.

You’re amazing, Dan!! Thank you 😊😊

Love it, thank you Dan 🎉

Hey Dan, thanks for this seminar. Appreciate your generosity !

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, D.B. Law Associates.

Thanks for this Dan. Much appreciated

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, David.

Dan, this is GOLD! I love your videos and all of the entertaining examples you give. You have a great teaching style.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment, Debbie.

This was perfect!! Thank you so much for posting this video 💜💜💜

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, Monique!

I’m so glad I found you… going into the new field of healthcare I know I’m going to need these for patients co workers managers Dr etc … really glad I found your channel and resources. Thank you

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, especially in the field of healthcare. Kudos to you for your career choice, purple00k.

I loved your video!! (Especially your “guest” appearances …..fur babies) I, too, was blessed with a father that taught me communication and importantly listening skills. People would come and talk to my dad for hours, and I would barely hear him say a word. I think he just used some of your leading questions then just sat and listened. So many people just don’t have anyone to listen….I mean REALLY listen. I learned early that it is a skill. Sometimes it’s very hard to stay focused on someone else’s problems or other ramblings. Lol But Dad could always do it. I’m sure he could have really benefited from your exit strategies lol Thank you for your very informative videos. I’m new subscriber but looking forward to binging your videos!!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Listening skills really have to be honed and practiced. And isn't it wonderful to have a father who was aware of that!

Thanks. This is so needed in the world and really good.

I used your raise video techniques for my job. I asked for 18, 22, and 25. They gave me $26! Thank you for your advicr

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Way to go, Daru and thanks for letting us know.

Dan O`Connor you are blessing my life in a very profound way. Thank You!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Faye.

Thank you!

This is pure gold! And yes I'm binge watching your videos again😅

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

GOOD FOR YOU. Meanwhile, I'm binge watching . . . .

This is the most helpful thing I came by about communicating so far, thank you so much for putting so much efforts on formulating this great content!!

@TheWizardOfWords

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, User1ku

You are wonderful. Thank you for these videos.

You are the best ever! Love your work and the way you present your knowledge! ❤️‍🔥

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

I’m on the spectrum and this helped me so much thank you!!! ☺️👏🏻✨✨✨

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, Caitlin!!!

This really helped a lot ❤ thanks Dan! May you do a video about table touching as a GM.

Great video and very informative.

This guy is really good. I've always seen videos about small talk and that we should be a good listener and ask question, but the way this man structures his questions is incredible.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment, Leo. I try to keep it simple, real, and most importantly--useable.

Thank you for all of your videos! So much appreciated and feel understood too! Appreciate your wonderful work!

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

So so helpful, thanks much, Dan! As a previous commenter said, this is GOLD.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for the comment, Kelley.

Thanks sooo very much! 😁

You really are a talented communicator and impressive teacher 🙏🏻👍🏼💖

Thank you! When I tell you this video just helped me get my life allllll the way together, I'm not kidding! Just used these tools and conversated more now with a co-worker than I have with any of them in the past 5 months! DAN, YOU ROCK!!!!

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

I am more than delighted to have helped you. If you want a full program such as this one, go to www.danoconnortraining.com/store. and check out what's there, Familyfirst :)

Hi Dan, my niece and I are about to do this course. Thank you for your services. We are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives. Sending you many blessings.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

And many blessings right back at you and your niece, infinitedestiny!

These Techniques are useful to build Trust between the person and helps alot

Thank you for the video. I would love to learn how to be more assertive in my communications.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I hope this helps you, Katherine.

Thank you so much for sharing.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Thank you so much 💕💕💕

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Mary

Thank you.

I had to subscribe (first time watching) I needed all of these steps as a reminder as I grow in life thank you❣️

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lady, and please check out my other videos and be sure and share.

Yay so excited for a new video 😁

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try to put up videos more regularly, K. Some things (such as creating new products for my store or coaching) occasionally knock me off my KZread schedule.

love the flash cards!!!!! so helpful🙏🙏❤❤

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wow. This is gold, great for someone like me. I wish someone taught me this earlier.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

T Lang, I hope you can use it going forward. Beats looking backward, right?

I have a problem talking too much in a conversation. This helps me control my tendency to ramble and put the focus back on the person of importance.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Jane.

Tysm your are good. And it makes perfect since.

I found this to be empowering. The presentation is succinct and a great balance of theory and examples.

@TheWizardOfWords

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks.

Thank you so much for doing this stuff... truly hopefully I can practice this stuff cause guosh

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Yes, remember to practice so that you're ready when a challenge comes your way.

What a great topic, thank you :)

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I wish I had watched this before Easter, but no matter-I’ve watched it now 🎉🎉🎉 Dan O’Connor is the man! Thank you, Dan 🙏🏼

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, Brain4Five :)

Thank You Dan O’Conner! By the way, Good Training Tonight! 👏🏼👍🏼A Vegan Butcher was a perfect touch. 🌱🥩Be Well All🙏🏼

massive value, I really appreciate the video! Incredible

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael. I have a few other videos for introverts and I hope you check them out.

Ahhhh-- the meet & greet fun with new people. 😮

Im so grateful to have found your channel. Wow !

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! And I hope you subscribed, Mr C.

Another fantastic video by Dan

You de stress me, keep sharing 🎉

Dan every time excited for your new video's

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Please keep that excitement and share at will!

Thanks bunches

Wow this was entertaining and like I am taking an actual class. Wow so informative.

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Jesus4ever.

Such good advice Thank you ❤🙏

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Repetition is the mother of learning!

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

:) :) :)

As an introverted professional, I've utilize these skills previously, but these tips are super helpful and will enhance my communication and networking skills! Awesome and engaging presentation.

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Vanessa.

Just brilliant delivery. Holy moly so frickn funny - invaluable tips & insights

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you WickedGood :)

You are a staple in my youtube viewing diet - keep up the amazing work!

@TheWizardOfWords

6 ай бұрын

That is great Sean. I hope someday you click the "join" button and become a member.

This is helping me bc I literally don’t even want to talk to anyone anymore.

Very good info ❤️

Yes to your question about butterflies lol it feels AWKWARD!! Lol I have such a hard time with this

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

:)

You have activated both sides of my brain. 🤔 Thank you!

@TheWizardOfWords

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

I’ve just found your channel and watched so many videos, thank you! So helpful and valuable! One thing I did want to ask, I’m not sure if you have any content on this already.. some of these tactics I’ve tried actually backfired on me historically. They gave people a confidence boost in speaking with me and inflated their egos rather than respecting me and seeing me as conscientious or an effective communicator, more like I was interested in them/enamoured by them. Where do you think I’ve gone amiss? Asking for their thoughts etc seems in my situations to pass the power to them in the dynamic and people love talking about themselves so much they don’t usually stop to ask you the same in return!

@TheWizardOfWords

2 жыл бұрын

bassist, maybe you went overboard in receiving their comments--especially the suggestions that weren't helpful? Perhaps when they weren't getting the message that you were being respectful, but not implementing their suggestions, you should have engaged as little as possible after that. When you suggest that some people thought you were enamored with them, it tells me you went past "thank you; I'll consider that."

@bassistx

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWizardOfWords thanks so much for your reply! Sorry I was vague, I’d meant in social situations and friendships I usually find that taking interest backfires on me and I sort of become the cheerleader for everybody else. In work scenarios you’re absolutely right, I drop my engagement and seem to manage work relationships better. I find social interactions so daunting because there’s no exchange like work (service for salary) it’s based almost purely on whether people like you or not (or can use you in some way including for attention). Would love a video on this topic!

I just admire you and your work so much, you are an excellent communicator. I would love if you could make a video about how you improved your communication or who taught you and inspired you to improve? I used to be so shy and barely ever talked to anyone all my childhood. But I wanted to improve and I found that reading and writing about my thoughts of what i read helped immensely to improve my communication as well, thank you so much for making such helpful videos

@RumiRose12

Жыл бұрын

I love your idea of writing about what you read. I need to do this!

Great video🦋

Confidence is power, Im still in learning process-- it is as it is..

Oh yes please help! I have put this lesson to the side, 🤣 need some serious coaching here! Hallelujah!!!