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About us

Skip the small talk. Join Londoners meeting 2x weekly for coffee chats, and learning new things or discussions. We explore ideas, not just weather. Perfect for introverts who want meaningful friendships without the bar scene. 50% come solo."

This group is for people who are Open to Meet new people and Learn new Things

1-Struggling with body image or feeling awkward in your own skin?
2- break free from self-doubt! we create a safe, uplifting space for people who want to transform their mindset, overcome negative body image, and unlock their most confident selves.

Through inspiring discussions, practical tools, and supportive connections, you'll learn how to:

Replace self-criticism with self-love.
Embrace your unique beauty and strength.

• • Build unshakable confidence that radiates in every aspect of your life.

Emotional baggage or emotional backpacks are used to describe all of the unresolved emotional issues; traumas and stresses from the past (and present) that occupy your mind and even body.

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Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
Sun, Jun 21 · 5:45 PM BST
40 store St, 40 store St, London, London, al, GB
🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15

Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712124391

In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.

🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills

Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com

After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.

🟢Workshop happening after this:

Persuasion Workshop
Sun, June 28, 2026, 5:45 PM in LONDON
Click to get a ticket - eventbrite.com/e/1984712137430

In this workshop Ryan explains how to persuade effectively, ethically & without lying including techniques with brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness in this area with practice bringing this together at the end.

🔵 - The mechanics of how people end up being persuaded
🟣 - How to be ethical while being persuasive
🟠 - Persuasion using only the truth
🟢 - Emotions involved in persuasion & how they function
🔵 - Practical persuasion techniques that are effective, easy to use & unlikely to feel insincere
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together

In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.

For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help: 
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com 
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com

OTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations 
🟢 Persuasion Workshop 
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop

5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H3mLsvkNJwpCcOELRX28nQ
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course

DISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.

Follow us on the sites below also: 
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts

📜 Ken Robinson
📜 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done
1 attendee
Persuasion Workshop
Sun, Jun 28 · 5:45 PM BST
40 store St, 40 store St, London, London, al, GB
🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15

Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712137430

In this workshop Ryan explains how to persuade effectively, ethically & without lying including techniques with brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness in this area with practice bringing this together at the end.

🔵 - The mechanics of how people end up being persuaded
🟣 - How to be ethical while being persuasive
🟠 - Persuasion using only the truth
🟢 - Emotions involved in persuasion & how they function
🔵 - Practical persuasion techniques that are effective, easy to use & unlikely to feel insincere
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together

Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com

After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.

🟢Workshop happening before this:

Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
Sun, June 21, 2026, 5:45 PM - in LONDON
Tickets - eventbrite.com/e/1984712124391

In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.

🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills

In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.

For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help: 
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com 
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com

OTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations 
🟢 Persuasion Workshop 
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop

5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H3mLsvkNJwpCcOELRX28nQ
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course

DISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.

Follow us on the sites below also: 
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts

📜 Mary Kay Ash
📜 Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life
1 attendee
Free 4-Day Course: From Casual Dating to Secure & Committed Love
Mon, Jun 29 · 7:30 PM BST
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Online
Online
THE CHOSEN WOMAN EXPERIENCE -

From Casual Dating to Committed Love

A private 4-day transformational dating intensive for successful, self-aware women who are ready to attract secure, committed love.
You’ve built a beautiful life. You’ve created success, independence, and depth. Yet dating may still feel confusing, draining, or disappointing.
Maybe you’re tired of men who are inconsistent, emotionally unavailable, not ready, or unable to meet you at your level.

Deep down, you desire more than casual dating, mixed signals, or situationships. You want emotional safety, deep connection, mutual effort, and a relationship where you feel seen, supported, cherished, and chosen.
That is exactly why I created The Chosen Woman Experience.

This experience is designed to help you break unhealthy dating patterns, stop overthinking and overgiving, reconnect with your self-worth, and become the woman who naturally attracts aligned, emotionally available, commitment-ready love.

When

Monday, 29th June to Thursday, 2nd July

Time: 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM UK Time

Location: Online

Once you register, you’ll receive access to the live sessions and the replays, so you don’t need to attend every session live.
Register here to receive your Zoom link:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gDVVsZoUSBWzeTjqPUrlvA
Join the private Facebook group here to access the recordings:
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/elevatedlastinglove

What We’ll Cover

Day 1: Why You’re Attracting the Wrong Men
Understand the unconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and attachment dynamics that may be keeping you stuck in confusion, overthinking, or attracting unavailable men.

Day 2: Feminine Magnetism & Self-Worth
Learn how to stop chasing, proving, performing, or overgiving, and begin embodying softness, confidence, and secure feminine energy.

Day 3: The Male Mind & Commitment
Discover what inspires a man to move from attraction into emotional investment, devotion, and commitment without forcing or chasing.

Day 4: From Casual to Committed Love
Create your Chosen Woman Roadmap so you can date intentionally, set healthier standards, recognise aligned partners earlier, and move towards secure, fulfilling love.

By the End, You’ll Begin To:

🤍 Understand why certain dating patterns keep repeating
🤍 Stop dating from fear, urgency, or self-abandonment
🤍 Feel more grounded in your worth and standards
🤍 Build emotional connection without losing yourself
🤍 Recognise emotionally available men more clearly
🤍 Date as a woman who knows she deserves secure, conscious love

About Magda

Hi, I’m Magda, a Conscious Love Mentor with a degree in Social Psychology and over 10 years of experience in the professional dating industry, including working with some of the UK’s leading matchmaking brands.
I help high-achieving women break free from unhealthy relationship patterns, reconnect with their self-worth, and attract authentic, lasting love.
This is the beginning of a new chapter in your love life.

Register Here

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https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gDVVsZoUSBWzeTjqPUrlvAhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gDVVsZoUSBWzeTjqPUrlvA
2 attendees
How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say Workshop
Sun, Jul 5 · 5:45 PM BST
40 store St, 40 store St, London, London, al, GB
🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15

Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987834350052

In this workshop Ryan explains how conversations function, how to make them flow with brain training exercises that can be practiced to get sharper at conversations. This also helps conversations to be more engaging for everyone involved including yourself.

🟡 - Get rid of awkward silences in your conversations
🟤 - Make your conversations flow smoothly
⚪ - Make your conversations more engaging for everyone involved including yourself
🔴 - Indirectly benefit other areas of your social skills because if you’re not thinking about how to keep the
🟢 - conversation flowing you have more free thinking space to focus on other areas like humour or body language
🔴- Decrease your nervousness in social situations as often nervousness comes from not knowing what to say
🟣 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🟡 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together

Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website www.socialshortcuts.com

After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.

🟢After this, the next workshop is:

Creating Or Joining A Social Circle Workshop
Sun, July 12, 2026, 5:45 PM - IN LONDON
Click to purchase ticket - eventbrite.com/e/1987834365097

In this workshop Ryan explains how to easily expand, create or join a social circle with the kind of people you want to hang out with plus how to maintain it long term. Ryan also gives some brain training exercises to sharpen your conversation skills to make conversations flow.

🟡 - How social circles function
🟤 - How modern society changes the dynamics of a social circle
⚪ - How to add to your existing social circle if you have one
🔴 - How to build a completely new social circle
🟢 - How to join one that’s already existing
🔴- Ways to make sure you hang out with the types of people you want to
🟣 - How to maintain your social circle over time
🟡 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at holding & maintaining conversation

In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.

For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help: 
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com 
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com

OTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations 
🟢 Persuasion Workshop 
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop

5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/H3mLsvkNJwpCcOELRX28nQ
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course

DISCLAIMER This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.

Follow us on the sites below also: 
http://www.socialshortcuts.com http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts

📜 Mary Kay Ash
📜 Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life
1 attendee