What we’re about
"Shy" is a Meetup group designed to provide support and community for individuals who experience social anxiety and shyness. The group aims to create a space where members can connect with others who share similar experiences and learn from one another.
If you find that your social anxiety is negatively impacting your life, "Shy" provides a supportive environment where you can meet and connect with others who have been there too. Whether you experience anxiety in social situations, have difficulty speaking in groups, or find it challenging to connect with others, the group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.
"Shy" Meetup group hosts regular events and activities that provide opportunities for members to socialize, practice their social skills, and learn new strategies for overcoming social anxiety. These events range from social outings, like brunches and coffee meetups, to more structured activities, such as workshops and group discussions.
The group is also committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all members. "Shy" offers a non-judgmental space where individuals can share their experiences, ask questions, and receive support from others who understand what they are going through.
If you are looking to take action and connect with others who are navigating social anxiety, "Shy" Meetup group offers a welcoming community that is dedicated to providing support, encouragement, and understanding to help you overcome social anxiety and build meaningful connections.
This group is part of the London Business and Tech Meetup Association.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- How To Never Run Out Of Things To say WorkshopStore Street Espresso, London£9.50
TICKET PRICES
🔴 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE FREE
🟤 THE NEXT 5 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ON THE LINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15Click this link to buy tickets - eventbrite.com/e/1325088127259
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 togetherRyan 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:
How To Initiate Interactions With New People
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:45 PM in LONDON
Click to get a free ticket: eventbrite.com/e/1307463832519In this workshop Ryan explains why people often have emotions blocking them (usually nervousness) in social situations & how to deal with this to not miss out on opportunities. In the 2nd half he explains how to smoothly start a conversation & make it flow.
🔵 - Understand why people get nervous in social situations or have other emotions blocking them from socialising
🟣 - How to reduce & overcome nervousness or other emotions blocking you from socialising
🟠 - How to start a conversation easily in almost any situation
🟢 - How to use positioning & body language to make starting a conversation much easier
🔵 - How to get a conversation flowing after starting it
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop togetherOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 How To Initiate Interactions With New
🟢 How To Manage Emotions Workshop
🟤 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social SituationsIn 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.comOTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop5 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/D3StbXpNxUL21T8jPXKI7W
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📜 Judith Orloff
📜 How you react emotionally is a choice in any situation - Turn Conflict Fear into Confidence: Practical Skills & Hypnosis!Link visible for attendees
Do difficult conversations make you anxious? Does conflict feel like a minefield? It doesn't have to! This dynamic session equips you with science-backed strategies for constructive disagreements, drawing from psychology and communication insights.
Early Bird Ticket Price is 12.50 Then price doubles.
Book your space Here Then you can RSVPing on Meetup .After Your ticket purchase , Then Please send email at Soniapeterson1986@gmail.com , Then Zoom Invitation link to the workshop will be sent to your email address before the event starts.
First, we'll explore conflict pitfalls, escalation triggers, and powerful communication principles. Understand your conflict style and others'.
Then, you take center stage! In a supportive space, we'll unpack real-world scenarios, share experiences, and build practical skills for clear, calm conflict navigation.The session will conclude with a guided hypnosis experience to help integrate these new skills and reduce your anxiety around conflict.
What We’ll Explore:🧭 Understanding Conflict Styles
👂 The Power of Active Listening
🗣️ Assertive Communication Skills
😡 Managing Emotions in Conflict
🤝 Finding Common Ground
🛡️ Setting Boundaries in Disagreements 🛠️ De-escalation TechniquesThis is hands-on learning! Bring your challenges and questions as we build your conflict competence and confidence.
👥 Who’s it for? Anyone wanting to reduce conflict anxiety, communicate better in disagreements, strengthen relationships through healthy conflict resolution, and feel confident in tough conversations.
RSVP now for this empowering session! Transform your conflict approach with practical skills and the power of hypnosis.
💬 Note: We'll discuss real conflict scenarios, which can be emotionally charged. Consider your comfort level.
⏳ First 10 Tickets get 50% OFF. Then price doubles.
Led by: Mark Stubbles Trauma Informed Hypnotherapist, Author, Course Creator, CBT & NLP Practitioner
Looking forward to empowering you📌 Disclaimer: This session focuses on skill development and personal growth in conflict navigation through interactive discussion and practical strategies, enhanced by a hypnosis component for personal integration. It's not a substitute for professional mediation or therapy. Seek professional support for severe or ongoing conflict.
Best wishes
Mark and sonia
- Improve Public Speaking With Hypnosis|Become An Effective Public SpeakerLink visible for attendees
In this Google Meet workshop Mark Stubbles, a hypnotherapist, established and experienced public speaker who suffered with chronic anxiety and stress will explain ways to overcome public speaking nerves, improve confidence and engage your audience.
Early bird, £12.50 off. 5 left. When they are gone, tickets go up to £25.
RSVPing on Meetup does NOT secure your place.
Click This Paypal link to book your Ticket-
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BLXMPQ4QNPNH2
He will show very powerful techniques to help you immediately reduce negative feelings, stay calm, become more present, increase and project confidence.
Public speaking is the highest paid profession in the world, improving your public speaking skills will allow you to show confidence/competence at work, increase your confidence overall, promote a new business, sell more products or services, make an impact in the world, improve your employment prospects, make more money, recruit new clients and much more.
Workshop will last 90 to 120 minutes.
- Learn what causes public speaking nerves.
- Why you experience anxiety of public speaking.
- Learn ways to reduce anxiety, stress and other negative feelings .
- Discover how hypnosis can help with anxiety.
- Discover how hypnosis can help increase confidence.
- Learn how to give engaging talks.
- Discover how you can stop fear controlling your life.
- Discover how you can stop negative emotions affecting your relationships.
- Discover how you can stop fear affecting your work & business.
- Discover ways to feel calm.
- Discover natural ways to feel less anxious and more in control.
Who is this for?
- Anyone who fears speaking in public.
- Anyone who feel afraid of expressing their opinions.
- Anyone who feels controlled by their emotions.
- Anyone who feels not speaking up is affecting them negatively.
- Anyone who suffers issues at work because of not speaking up.
- Anyone who struggles to give presentations at work.
- Anyone who feels undervalued at work.
Learn amazing hacks to improve your presentation skills, express opinions, induce a focused state of calm, powerful breathing techniques, a simple and discreet way you can apply Chinese medicine to instantly induce positive feelings, reduce anger, anxiety, stress and panic. Learn how hypnosis can help your public speaking abilities.
