Social Savvy Sage

Therapist or Coach — What’s the Difference?

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Dennis Hong in Insights

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a coach and a therapist? Maybe you have, and that's why you're reading this. Or maybe you haven't, but maybe now I've put the idea in your head.

Pardon the Hiatus, I’m Also a Therapist Now

Posted on August 22, 2020May 21, 2022 by Dennis Hong in Announcements

I've been doling out dating and social skills advice in various forms for over a decade now, but I also realized how I could benefit from formal training in therapy. So here I am now, two years later, finally surfacing for air with my newly minted Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy.

How to Tell an Entertaining Story

Posted on October 9, 2018October 10, 2018 by Dennis Hong in Skills - Charisma

The next time you have something you want to share, map out these steps. Consider the elements of a story, and think about whether or not your anecdote will actually be interesting to others.

Alpha Male Nonsense

Posted on June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 by Dennis Hong in Skills - Charisma, Skills - Self-confidence

I want to share an example that everyone can relate to, because the notion that a dominant individual is more attractive isn't inherently wrong. The question is ...

Pickup Lines Are an Arms Race

Posted on March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 by Dennis Hong in Skills - Charisma, Skills - Keenness

You can't win an arms race. All you can do is keep up and hopefully stay just ahead of the competition.

That means that you can't simply rehash a line you learned from a blog post or video you came across.

How to Make a Witty Comment

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by Dennis Hong in Skills - Keenness

So how do we come up with a witty comment in the spur of the moment? I do have a technique that you can use to hone your wit. It takes a decent amount of practice, but it can definitely be learned.