

About us
Welcome to the Confident Social Skills Meetup group!
This group is for people who want to build real confidence in conversations and improve their social skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Whether you’re looking to meet new people, get better at starting conversations, improve communication, or build meaningful relationships, these workshops are designed to help you practice and grow.
We host interactive, beginner-friendly meetups where you can develop your social skills through real conversations, guided exercises, and shared experiences with others who are on a similar path.
You’re always welcome to participate at your own pace—many people start by observing and gradually engage more as they feel comfortable.
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📘 Free Guide
If you’d like a simple, practical framework for improving your conversations and social confidence, you can grab the free guide here:
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⬇️ Free Guide: How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/guide
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🧪 The Social Confidence Lab (Free Community)
Looking for more support between events?
The Social Confidence Lab is our free online community where you can continue building confidence through real-world practice. Connect with other members, participate in social challenges, ask questions, share wins, access workshop recordings, and join exclusive community workshops available only inside the Lab.
Join the Lab here:
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⬇️ Social Confidence Lab
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/lab
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📝 Help Shape Future Meetups
I’m always looking for ways to make our workshops, Conversation Cafés, and events even more valuable.
This quick 2-minute survey helps me understand the topics you’d like to explore and the kinds of events you’d be most excited to attend. Your feedback directly influences future meetup topics.
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⬇️ Take the Community Survey
https://confidentsocialskills.com/survey/meetup
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Upcoming events
15

Social Skills Practice: Build Confidence Through Conversation
·OnlineOnlineDo you want more practice talking to people—but without the pressure of networking events, awkward icebreakers, or trying to think of the perfect thing to say?
Social Skills Practice is a relaxed, supportive space where you can practice real conversations with real people. Through guided prompts, breakout room discussions, and structured exercises, you’ll have opportunities to connect, participate, and build confidence in a low-pressure environment.
Whether you’re looking to feel more comfortable meeting new people, improve your conversation skills, or simply get more social reps, this is a great place to practice.
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What You’ll Learn / Practice
How to start conversations more naturally
Ways to keep conversations flowing without overthinking
Listening and asking better follow-up questions
Feeling more comfortable with pauses, uncertainty, and social discomfort----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What to Expect
These events are interactive, but there is never pressure to participate more than you want to.
Many people attend for the first time feeling nervous or unsure—and that’s completely normal.You’re welcome to:
- participate actively
- ease in gradually
- observe quietly at first
- ask questions throughout the event
The goal is progress, not perfection.
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📘 Free Guide
If you’d like a simple, practical framework for improving your conversations and social confidence, you can grab the free guide here:
.
⬇️ Free Guide: How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🧪 The Social Confidence Lab (Free Community)
Looking for more support between events?
The Social Confidence Lab is our free online community where you can continue building confidence through real-world practice. Connect with other members, participate in social challenges, ask questions, share wins, access workshop recordings, and join exclusive community workshops available only inside the Lab.
Join the Lab here:
.
⬇️ Social Confidence Lab
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/lab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📝 Help Shape Future Meetups
I’m always looking for ways to make our workshops, Conversation Cafés, and events even more valuable.
This quick 2-minute survey helps me understand the topics you’d like to explore and the kinds of events you’d be most excited to attend. Your feedback directly influences future meetup topics.
.
⬇️ Take the Community Survey
https://confidentsocialskills.com/survey/meetup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reviews
If you’ve attended an event and found it helpful, feel free to leave a quick review here:
.
⭐ Leave a Review
https://confidentsocialskills.com/testimonials/share----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
44 attendees
Body Language That Creates Instant Comfort
·OnlineOnlineWhat This Workshop Is About
Have you ever wondered why some people seem easy to talk to before they've even said much of anything?
The truth is, communication starts long before your first words. The way you stand, make eye contact, smile, move, and use your voice all influence how other people experience you—and even how you experience yourself. The good news is that confident body language isn't about pretending to be someone you're not or putting on a performance. It's about becoming more present, approachable, and comfortable in your own skin.
In this workshop, we'll explore simple, practical ways to improve your body language so you can feel more at ease in social situations and help others feel at ease around you. Whether you're meeting new people, dating, networking, or simply wanting to come across as more confident and approachable, you'll leave with practical skills you can begin using immediately.
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What You’ll Learn / Practice
- How your body language shapes first impressions before you even speak
- Natural eye contact, posture, and vocal habits that create comfort and connection
- How to appear more approachable without forcing confidence or "faking it"
- Why assuming you're welcome is more powerful than seeking permission or fearing rejection
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What to Expect
This workshop will include teaching, discussion, coaching, and opportunities to ask questions.
Many people attend for the first time feeling nervous or unsure—and that's completely normal.You're welcome to:
- participate actively
- ease in gradually
- observe quietly at first
- ask questions throughout the event
The goal is progress, not perfection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📘 Free Guide
If you’d like a simple, practical framework for improving your conversations and social confidence, you can grab the free guide here:
.
⬇️ Free Guide: How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🧪 The Social Confidence Lab (Free Community)
Looking for more support between events?
The Social Confidence Lab is our free online community where you can continue building confidence through real-world practice. Connect with other members, participate in social challenges, ask questions, share wins, access workshop recordings, and join exclusive community workshops available only inside the Lab.
Join the Lab here:
.
⬇️ Social Confidence Lab
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/lab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📝 Help Shape Future Meetups
I’m always looking for ways to make our workshops, Conversation Cafés, and events even more valuable.
This quick 2-minute survey helps me understand the topics you’d like to explore and the kinds of events you’d be most excited to attend. Your feedback directly influences future meetup topics.
.
⬇️ Take the Community Survey
https://confidentsocialskills.com/survey/meetup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reviews
If you’ve attended an event and found it helpful, feel free to leave a quick review here:
.
⭐ Leave a Review
https://confidentsocialskills.com/testimonials/share----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 attendees
Social Skills Practice: Build Confidence Through Conversation
·OnlineOnlineDo you want more practice talking to people—but without the pressure of networking events, awkward icebreakers, or trying to think of the perfect thing to say?
Social Skills Practice is a relaxed, supportive space where you can practice real conversations with real people. Through guided prompts, breakout room discussions, and structured exercises, you’ll have opportunities to connect, participate, and build confidence in a low-pressure environment.
Whether you’re looking to feel more comfortable meeting new people, improve your conversation skills, or simply get more social reps, this is a great place to practice.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What You’ll Learn / Practice
How to start conversations more naturally
Ways to keep conversations flowing without overthinking
Listening and asking better follow-up questions
Feeling more comfortable with pauses, uncertainty, and social discomfort----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
What to Expect
These events are interactive, but there is never pressure to participate more than you want to.
Many people attend for the first time feeling nervous or unsure—and that’s completely normal.You’re welcome to:
- participate actively
- ease in gradually
- observe quietly at first
- ask questions throughout the event
The goal is progress, not perfection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📘 Free Guide
If you’d like a simple, practical framework for improving your conversations and social confidence, you can grab the free guide here:
.
⬇️ Free Guide: How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🧪 The Social Confidence Lab (Free Community)
Looking for more support between events?
The Social Confidence Lab is our free online community where you can continue building confidence through real-world practice. Connect with other members, participate in social challenges, ask questions, share wins, access workshop recordings, and join exclusive community workshops available only inside the Lab.
Join the Lab here:
.
⬇️ Social Confidence Lab
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/lab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📝 Help Shape Future Meetups
I’m always looking for ways to make our workshops, Conversation Cafés, and events even more valuable.
This quick 2-minute survey helps me understand the topics you’d like to explore and the kinds of events you’d be most excited to attend. Your feedback directly influences future meetup topics.
.
⬇️ Take the Community Survey
https://confidentsocialskills.com/survey/meetup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reviews
If you’ve attended an event and found it helpful, feel free to leave a quick review here:
.
⭐ Leave a Review
https://confidentsocialskills.com/testimonials/share----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 attendees
How to Start Conversations Anywhere
·OnlineOnlineWhat This Workshop Is About
Do you ever see someone you'd like to talk to, only to hesitate because you don't know what to say—or worry that you'll come across as awkward or bother them?
You're not alone. Most people assume they need the perfect opener before they can start a conversation, but that's rarely what creates connection. The best conversations usually begin with something simple: a shared observation, a genuine question, or a moment of curiosity. More often than not, it's not your words that matter most—it's your willingness to start.
In this workshop, we'll explore how to start conversations naturally without relying on scripts, pickup lines, or clever one-liners. Whether you're hoping to make new friends, meet people while you're out and about, improve your networking skills, or simply feel more comfortable saying hello, you'll leave with practical tools you can start using the very same day.
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What You’ll Learn / Practice
- How to start conversations without needing the "perfect" opener
- Simple situational and observational conversation starters that feel natural
- How to approach people with warmth and confidence instead of hesitation
- Why your delivery and presence matter more than the exact words you choose
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What to Expect
This workshop will include teaching, discussion, coaching, and opportunities to ask questions.
Many people attend for the first time feeling nervous or unsure—and that's completely normal.You're welcome to:
- participate actively
- ease in gradually
- observe quietly at first
- ask questions throughout the event
The goal is progress, not perfection.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📘 Free Guide
If you’d like a simple, practical framework for improving your conversations and social confidence, you can grab the free guide here:
.
⬇️ Free Guide: How to Confidently Connect with Anyone
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/guide----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🧪 The Social Confidence Lab (Free Community)
Looking for more support between events?
The Social Confidence Lab is our free online community where you can continue building confidence through real-world practice. Connect with other members, participate in social challenges, ask questions, share wins, access workshop recordings, and join exclusive community workshops available only inside the Lab.
Join the Lab here:
.
⬇️ Social Confidence Lab
https://confidentsocialskills.com/meetup/newyork/lab----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
📝 Help Shape Future Meetups
I’m always looking for ways to make our workshops, Conversation Cafés, and events even more valuable.
This quick 2-minute survey helps me understand the topics you’d like to explore and the kinds of events you’d be most excited to attend. Your feedback directly influences future meetup topics.
.
⬇️ Take the Community Survey
https://confidentsocialskills.com/survey/meetup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reviews
If you’ve attended an event and found it helpful, feel free to leave a quick review here:
.
⭐ Leave a Review
https://confidentsocialskills.com/testimonials/share----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9 attendees
Past events
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