Don't Be A Stranger: Creating Connections & Memorable First Impressions in Everyday Life

Have you ever wished you were better at breaking the ice and creating connections with others? Or more adept at making first impressions, personally or professionally? What if that trip to the coffee shop didn't have to be just a trip to the coffee shop? What if that job interviewer felt energized after meeting with you? What if you returned from your next trip with priceless memories of the incredible people you met along the way? What if you seized moments to create more joyful memories for yourself or others? Don't Be A Stranger breaks down simple strategies for more successful interactions with others. Long-recognized skills of civility and engagement outlined in this book are so straight-forward they're easy to take for granted yet powerful in creating lasting impressions.Whether you're at a concert, a store, walking outside, at the airport, or out of town, Don't Be A Stranger reminds you of the influence you have in cultivating business partnerships, romance, friendship, or simply a kinder world one memorable moment at a time. This book is a great tool for building personal and professional confidence, flirting, networking skills, job interview skills, and fun! Students, job applicants, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply the tools to refine communication and impression-management skills; sales professionals and staff in the service industry may use it to foster more favorable first impressions and return business; daters may use it to flirt more playfully. Afterall, how you're remembered will impact more opportunities for engagement, improved relationships, greater profitability, and simply a more joyful life! Next time you're considering an opportunity to interact with strangers, grab this book and say, "Yes!" to make talking to strangers easier and more fun!Once you order your book, I implore you too to print the worksheet I've posted to my website at www.4ANewYou2.com/book/under Social Confidence to help you track your insights, efforts, and progresses as you read. It’s about being present and intentional in applying knowledge! At a time when there's so much disconnection and with physical distancing since the COVID-19 pandemic, it feels even more critical to connect more positively & memorably both in in-person worlds and virtual worlds! Tips from this book can most definitely be adapted to help with online connections. Thank you for joining me in creating a kinder, warmer world one memorable moment at a time…Thank you for joining me in creating a kinder, warmer world one memorable moment at a time…Dream Bigger! What if the next stranger you meet were to change your life? Join Dr. Nademin for a workshop to bring these concepts to life while making new connections with strangers along the way! See her event calendar at www.4anewyou2.com or www.facebook.com/dontbeastranger.

Dr. Nademin is a board certified psychologist in behavioral and cognitive psychology. She works full-time as a home-based primary care psychologist for elderly veterans, maintains a small part-time private practice, is a business owner in the anti-aging skincare industry, and lectures annually on professionalism, communication, behavioral medicine, and diversity. She has been involved in standard-setting and curriculum development for communication, interpersonal skills, and behavioral medicine for students of osteopathic medicine. She has held multiple leadership roles in the Arizona Psychological Association and has long overseen diversity advocacy efforts in her community. Dr. Nademin also serves as the Arizona Early Career Psychologist Ambassador to the American Board of Professional Psychology. She most enjoys watching people dream differently as they grow in confidence and leadership skills. She has explored diverse strengths in unique and unexpected ways and delights in watching and helping to empower others through leadership and inspiration.

In her free time, Dr. Nademin spends time traveling, volunteering, creating memorable moments with strangers, and enjoying quality time with her mother, friends, and dog Kaylie. In her respective roles, Dr. Nademin helps others build confidence, relationship skills, and community while promoting diversification, serving others on a global platform. If interested in learning more about her or supporting her business and initiatives, please see www.4ANewYou2.com or e-mail her at elician@gmail.com.