WORKSHOP

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Dealing with Shyness

with Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana

Our need for interaction and belonging is rooted deep down in our biology. We are social beings and our survival has depended on this fact. Having meaningful connections give us a sense of belonging and protection and having the capacity to establish casual conversations with others further reinforces our perception of being a part of our community. However, sadly we were not born with a set of social skills ready to go to make friends. We need to learn to socialize, as we learn to walk. Lack of social interactions due to poor social skills has detrimental effects on people's well-being. Studies have shown that people with social skills, experience less stress and have less risk of developing mental conditions compared to those without such abilities. This workshop is dedicated to this topic. During this 90-minute session, we will explore shyness and some of the obstacles we encounter when wanting to socialize. We will learn key aspects of effective communication and work on developing our conversation skills. Due to differences in time zones, we understand that not everyone will be able to join the session live. But that doesn’t mean you need to miss out. You can still purchase the workshop and the recordings will be sent to you after the session.

Students will...

  • Learn to manage stress and reduce anxiety

  • Increase confidence and boost their self-esteem

  • Acquire new sets of social skills and increase their ability to connect and communicate to others

  • Learn to manage difficult emotions and increase their emotional intelligence

  • Improve their well-being

This learning experience includes:

  • 90 minutes of live content including time to ask Olga questions

  • Access to a private group to continue the conversation and connection

  • Topic background, plus practical exercises to incorporate into your daily life

  • A post-event PDF with the key insights of the workshop

  • A recording of the workshop which you can access up to 90 days after the session

Meet your Teacher

Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana

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Sydney NSW, Australia

Dr. Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana is a cognitive neuroscientist with a deep passion for understanding the complexities of the human brain. Holding a Ph.D. in Neurobiology, a Master's in Psychopathology, Clinical Intervention, and Health, and specializing in Emotional Intelligence, she brings a scientific foundation to her work in promoting well-being. Based in Australia, Dr. Gamboa Arana integrates neuroscience insights with a diverse array of evidence-based techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions, to design programs for both individuals and groups. These programs help individuals improve their psychological well-being and achieve their best selves.

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Things to know

  • Please note individual sessions are intended to be informational and educational, and are not a substitute for the advice, treatment and/or diagnosis of a licensed professional.

  • This workshop will be recorded and all attendees will receive a recording of the session. Please note you will have the option of remaining muted with your camera off if you do not wish to be featured in the recording.

  • By default your attendance is set to private on the app. You can make it visible to friends within the Workshop settings on the app.

    • Cancellation policy

    Cancel your ticket to this Workshop up to 24 hours before its scheduled start date. Please email us at mentoring@insight.co to request a refund.

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