When was the last time you heard someone say they ‘picked up’ their new date at a bar? And whilst it’s so easy to swipe left or right when you’re hidden behind your keyboard, could you do it in person to someone’s face? Here to remind us of the lost art that is offline social skills is Devon Ash, a communication and relationship coach (and co-founder of professional coaching company Social Fluency) who specialises in helping singles find love through real-world engagement. As society becomes more and more digital, our social interactions are suffering as we lose confidence and ability in previously ‘normal’ situations like professional networking - and dating. Devon takes a light-hearted and gentle approach to reteaching skills that were previously a core part of society, but now strike fear or exhaustion in even the most experienced of dating singles. We’ll dive into anxiety-inducing scenarios (being stuck talking to a stranger in the grocery aisle, anyone?) and how we can reframe our mindset and become more open to new experiences with new people. Devon explains how we can navigate the modern world of dating and learn to embrace the evolution of social interactions.

We’re going to chat about:
☎️ Technology and the ‘digital age’, and the effect of this on relationships
☎️ Creating boundaries and becoming assertive as women
☎️ Recognising the potential in people and allowing time for growth
☎️ Social skills: tips and tricks to master the art of conversation

Listen to my conversation with Devon this week, as we go back to our roots as humans and remind ourselves that we have the ability to win friends and influence people on our own terms!

Whilst you’re practising your real life social interactions, if you want to connect with Devon he is still happy to chat on his socials, or you can head to his website for more resources.

If you’d like to see how developing his own social skills paid off in the form of a meet-cute with his wife, head to YouTube to watch the video he mentioned.

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.

There’s usually only two options: you’re either the sensible saver or the carefree spender in a relationship. No matter which side of the fence you sit on, talking about finances with your partner might sound like the stuff of nightmares! But here to wake you up this week is Karen Hackman, a finance coach who specialises in that sometimes awkward conversation of finances in a relationship - and how to do it without arguing. After many years of fighting endlessly with her husband about their spending habits, Karen realised there were limited resources available for couples in the same situation. So she decided to create her own supportive space, and began offering one-on-one coaching programs alongside free resources to encourage couples to become financially literate in a healthy way. We discuss everything from when to mix your finances as a couple, taking on your partner's debt, and how to celebrate the savings wins and make finances fun again!

We’re breaking down:
💸 Clear and honest communication methods to avoid repeating the same argument
💸 Balancing between the ‘spending’ and ‘saving’ mentalities in relationships
💸 How to share finances, from early-stage dating to long-term marriage
💸 Practical tools for simple and actionable finance management

Listen in this week as we learn the art of conversation, and how being flexible and understanding of your partner’s financial needs can lead to your relationship and teamwork becoming stronger than ever.

If you and your partner are in desperate need of an umpire in your financial discussions, head to Karen’s website to book a complimentary call: https://moneyandmarriage.net/work-with-me

To help build your own financial tracking habits, Karen also has a free budget guide for couples who want to start a healthy conversation: https://moneyandmarriage.net/freebies

And if you want to hear more tips or ask Karen any of your burning financial questions, head to her social media or email her directly: hello@moneyandmarriage.net

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.

When you think about conversations around consent, you don’t always automatically think ‘sexy’. Well, our guest this week, Chloe Mascord, is here to change your mind about that! Chloe is an internationally certified intimacy coach and somatic sex coach, whose true passion is helping time-poor women rediscover their lost libido. She also hosts her own podcast, ‘Honey-ed - Intimacy Made Easy’, designed to deliver bite-sized educational tips to reignite your sex life alongside real-life examples. Chloe authentically and honestly shares her own personal experiences of low libido in a toxic relationship, and how she regained her own sexual confidence. We cover everything from navigating dating after 35, dealing with boundaries early in relationships, and the time-pressure placed on wanting children. The aim this week is to not only normalise tricky and typically taboo topics, but to make them fun and enjoyable!

We’re diving into:
❤️‍🔥 Consent and boundaries for both sexual and non-sexual aspects of a relationship
❤️‍🔥 Breaking down conversations around intimacy with the aim of making it easier to discuss
❤️‍🔥 Navigating low libido, recognising the potential causes, and addressing the shame surrounding it
❤️‍🔥 Questioning dating assumptions and the subconscious narratives we tell ourselves

Tune in to our vulnerable conversation this week as we link education and intimacy together on the path from frustration to fulfilment.

If you want to fit some sex education into your day, listen to Chloe’s podcast or head to her website to book a coaching call:
- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/honey-ed-intimacy-made-easy/id1740218742
- https://open.spotify.com/show/6QrHQ5plcnWpoBmBDynRhW?si=kiOGRN4ITySe3XOsSLcuVg
- https://www.honey-ed.com/

And if you want to connect with Chloe and hear more actionable advice for your own conversations, slide into her social media DMs: @thehoneyed.official

I am so excited to announce that the waitlist for my FREE Love Unlocked Masterclass is now open! This is the ultimate virtual event for women determined to achieve lasting love and mutually respectful relationships. Head to my website and register your interest now: https://www.therelationshipcircle.com/love-unlocked-masterclass

I'd love to connect with you and of course if you have any insights or questions from the show, please reach out to me on Insta!

To access my free relationship e-books or to book a coaching call with me, head to my website.