by Nicholas Boothman | Jun 1, 2012 | Blog, Boost, connect in business, slider, Talking to Strangers
READING TIME: 70 SECONDS – Giving a stranger a small smile or even just making eye contact as you pass can have a huge impact on their feelings and their health. Researchers at Perdue University found that even the smallest amount of eye contact, or a smile,...
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by Nicholas Boothman | Dec 13, 2011 | Blog, Boost, connect in business, connect in life, slider, Talking to Strangers
READING TIME: 90 SECONDS – A while back I appeared on The Today Show on NBC and was asked how can you appear smarter, socially when you walk into a room full of of strangers. Here’s what I said: 1.Wear great clothes – more people will take you...
by Nicholas Boothman | May 13, 2011 | Blog, Boost, connect in business, connect in friendship, Talking to Strangers
Reading time: 70 seconds – The best way to begin to meet new people is through the people you already know—your friends, family, and colleagues. I realize this is not earth-shattering knowledge, but sometimes the obvious bears repeating. Starting close...
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by Nicholas Boothman | Mar 4, 2011 | Boost, connect in business, slider, Talking to Strangers
READING TIME: 60 SECONDS – There are three really useful attitudes that great communicators have in common: enthusiasm, curiosity, and HUMBILITY. In the right combination, these three attitudes create an irresistible presence. Be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is...
by Nicholas Boothman | Jan 25, 2011 | Boost, connect in business, connect in friendship, connect in life, connect in love, Talking to Strangers
Reading time: 90 Seconds Did you ever miss out on an opportunity because you were too slow off the mark? Or talk yourself out of doing something and then regret it later? Have you ever sat in a bar nursing a glass of wine or beer all night, watching other people enjoy...
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by Nicholas Boothman | Dec 20, 2010 | Boost, connect in business, connect in love, Talking to Strangers
Reading time: 4 Minutes One of the main reasons people are uncomfortable with dating and reaching out socially is the fear of rejection, but it’s a mistake to look at it this way. As you search for your matched opposite, you are going to spend a fair bit of time...
