Building Social Muscle: Mastering Awkwardness to Strengthen Work Relationships

What’s the secret to overcoming awkwardness? Is it something to avoid or embrace? In this course, join TEDx speaker, executive coach, and author Henna Pryor as she outlines the problem of feeling persistently awkward, disconnected, or socially out of practice with leaders, colleagues, and team members in the workplace, especially during times of change or when working remotely. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with practical tools and strategies to build confidence, adapt your communication styles, and foster stronger, lasting team relationships, so you can stay socially engaged and thrive in ever-evolving work environments.

Learning objectives
Grow your social muscle through microstressors and reframe awkward moments for personal growth.
Strengthen empathy and influence in hybrid settings and turn small talk into meaningful connections.
Embrace discomfort in tough conversations and bounce back after conflicts or cringe moments.
Learn skills to build connections and culture on teams.