Interview with Dan Silverman, the Miami Dating Coach
Dan Silverman has been a professional dating coach in Miami since 2006. Also a professional actor, so he transfers his proficiency with body language and communication skills to the field of dating. He combines this with the input from the President of the Florida Psychological Association (also his father) to approach dating from several angles. He’s appeared both in print and on television on CBS4 Miami, Univision, and MTV, and he coaches both men and women on defeating insecurity, building courage, and confidence, and improving their dating lives.
In our interview with Dan, learn:
- How to get rid of one’s NEED for validation in order to feel confident
- Tips on building self esteem and a positive self image so that interactions feel more natural
- Getting rid of societal programming in order to think for yourself
- Core secrets of fashion for men and women
- The top mistakes — what NOT to do when trying to make a good impression
Courage, Inc. Inner Circle Launch Party
Come help us celebrate the launch of Courage, Inc.’s Inner Circle Membership Site! Free to get in!
6-9 pm
The Kabaret Room @ Speakeasy
Austin, Texas
-LIVE MUSIC with Retox (pop, rock, hip hop covers like Lady Gaga, Journey, and what not) + Krakatoa Percussion Band (Brazilian & African marching percussion band)
-Fun icebreaker and people meeting activities
-More details on the way…
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What’s Your Funniest Date Story?
Tell us your craziest, weirdest, or funniest date story and it might just get published on Courage, Inc.!
Interview with Lisa Shield
Lisa Shield is a transformational relationship/dating coach, author, and speaker based in Los Angeles, CA. In our interview, you’ll learn:
- How dating, for both men and women, is about being out there and screwing up in order to get things right – getting out in the real world in order to work out issues
- Ways that assertive women can reidentify with their femininity
- Settling into gender roles without sacrificing one’s identity
- Keys to writing an effective online dating profile and why it’s essential to show – not tell – people about yourself.
- Acknowledging patterns and why we attract the types of people we do – even when those people aren’t good for us
Interview with Steve “El Topo” Mayeda
Steve “El Topo” Mayeda is a highly successful men’s dating and seduction coach with clients and speaking engagements all over the world, but his biggest achievements rest in another realm. Once addicted to drugs and alcohol, he has overcome both and learned how to keep anger and aggression in check enough to the point where he is now helping others overcome their addictions.
We talk with Steve about dating, pickup, addiction, good books, and what it truly means to be a man in today’s world.
Inner Circle Launch Party
We need you at the Courage, Inc. Inner Circle Launch Party in Austin, TX. Live music, icebreakers, and fun.
Monthly Call-In
EVERY 1st Sunday of the month:
Courage, Inc. Community Call-In Webtalk
A monthly call-in show hosted and moderated by Courage, Inc. CEO, Benjy Portnoy. A chance for our Courage, Inc. community members to talk about issues they’re facing, as well as provide support for each other. 6 pm PST/9 pm EST
Please register below for the upcoming call. Attendance is free, but limited to 96 spots. Registration does not guarantee you a spot, so get on the call early!
Interview with Thanh Bonsai, Asian Dating Coach
Thanh Bonsai grew up in The Netherlands but had a strict Asian upbringing. He was exposed to both Asian and Western values, causing him to have conflicting beliefs when it came to dating and relationships.
Out of frustration, he searched online for a solution to getting the girl he was interested in. He went out for a year straight practicing 3-4 days a week. After creating consistent success for himself, Thanh eventually drew the attention of Love Systems, a pickup and dating coaching company with clients all over the world. He’s now an instructor for Love Systems, and specializes in interracial dating, connecting with people from different cultures, as well as grooming, fashion, and style.
In our interview with Thanh, you will learn:
- How Thanh went from being an uncertain, lonely guy to getting so good with women that he now teaches other men
- Good, simple ways to start a conversation without canned “pickup” lines
- Ideas for easy and fun first dates
- Why it doesn’t matter if you’re short — you can still attract the women you want
- How to dress well to complement your body type
- Advice on travel and interacting with women of different cultures
- What you can do RIGHT NOW, today, to begin building your confidence and attracting women
The 7 Steps to Inner Game Power
The powerful e-book on developing your inner confidence by dating coach Dan Silverman, a.k.a. Jester, Miami’s Dating Coach. Learn how to get over your negative self-beliefs and start meeting and dating the people you want.
Interview with Brian Rzepczynski, The Gay Love Coach
As one of the leading love coaches for the gay community, licensed dating and relationship coach Dr. Brian Rzepczynski, has over 18 years experience as a psychotherapist and life coach specializing in helping GLBT individuals and couples develop and maintain successful and fulfilling intimate relationships. He holds a doctorate degree in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality and a master’s degree in clinical social work from Western Michigan University. He also runs a successful private therapy practice, Personal Victory Counseling, Inc.
He launched his relationship coaching business, The Gay Love Coach Man 4 Man Coaching Services, in 2003 and is co-author of the self-help book “A Guide to Getting It Purpose & Passion”. His articles on gay dating, relationships, and sexuality have become popular reads all over the Web and he is a regular featured writer and advice columnist for multiple online and print gay magazines and publications. He is also a sought-after speaker and has a strong passion and advocacy for furthering gay rights and respect for diversity.
In our interview with Brian, learn:
- 3 ways that gay men can begin to look for a lifelong partner right now
- Secrets to long-term gay relationships
- How many don’t fall into a completely “gay” or “straight” category — the gray areas that most people don’t understand
- How homophobia both inside and outside the gay community affects everybody
- Ways in which straight men and women can gain a sense of empathy for gay and lesbians
- The definitions and differences among gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender
- How the media distorts gay lifestyles and relationships
Join the Inner Circle
Become a member of our community and learn to overcome social fears and build your confidence.
Interview with Kathryn J. Hume
For decades, Kathryn J. Hume has been helping people build their communication skills and self-esteem. As an actress, she’s fought through various hardships, most recently dealing with the trials of becoming legally blind.
Kathryn serves as an inspiration; through private classes and exciting live appearances (everywhere from comedy clubs to prisons), she imparts self-esteem and expression to students ranging from young children through mature adults.
Surefire Social Circles
Kickstart your social life with this exclusive Courage, Inc. audio program. Learn key elements of creating strong social connections and friendships.
MP3 format. Split into three parts for easy download. Compatible with all iPods and MP3 players.
Interview with David Dillard-Wright
David Dillard-Wright, an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Religion at the University of South Carolina – Aiken, has not only made remarkable personal and professional strides in his life in overcoming social anxiety…but has also explored the social and emotional similarities between people and animals in his book Ark of the Possible (available on Amazon.com). In our interview, Wright discusses this work, as well his new release that covers the physiological benefits and various types of meditation in order to overcome anxiety and other diseases.
Interview with James Eliot Jones
James Eliot Jones, a.k.a. JJ, has a rich and twisted history. In his teens, he became a father, took up multiple drug habits, and moved to LA to become a rock idol. After a roller coaster of success and failure, thousands of women, rehab, celebrity friends, owning a recording studio, and musical experiences most people can barely dream of, JJ is still one of the most present people one could ever know. Find out what keeps him dealing with life one second at a time and how he has survived experiences that would have crushed a weaker man.
Interview with Suzanne Toro
Suzanne Toro’s goings and doings have included a slew of remarkable experiences. Aside from studying with Deepak Chopra and serving as “Creative Visionary” for Apl.De.Ap of Black Eyed Peas, Suzanne is the author of Bare Naked Bliss, a memoir that details her process of healing after a rape, a miscarriage, and other major life struggles. She is constantly on the go, traveling frequently to other countries for inspiration and perspective.
Toro is also the creator and organizer behind Bare Naked Dinners, a dining experience that brings people together to learn and connect with one another while sampling gourmet cuisine. In our interview with Suzanne, we discuss her interactions with Chopra, Apl.De.Ap, the differences between masculinity and femininity and how to explore the opposite without losing one’s self, and why a woman is cheating herself when she uses sexuality as influence.
Interview with Angela Loëb
Angela Loëb is an author, speaker, and the owner of InSync Resources, based in Austin, and co-owner of Great Occupations. Her background encompasses 19 years of successfully coaching individuals on career management and career transition strategy, including more than 14 years spent as a professional recruiter.
She is the author of the book What You Need To Know To Get A Job Now!; serves on the board of the nonprofit Launch Pad Job Club; and co-hosts The Job Search Boot Camp Show twice a month on Blog Talk Radio.
In our interview with Angela, learn:
- Tips and tricks to go after your dream job or business
- How to develop a “Personal Polaris,” so you can begin to follow your own intuition on carving out your ideal career
- Get over limiting beliefs that keep you from achieving your biggest goals
- How to stay positive and focused
- Ways to deal with family and friends who try to limit your progress
- 2 key things NOT to say during a job interview
Interview with Big Bald Mike
“Big Bald Mike” Crockett has done more living in 30 years than most people do in their entire lives. Known by some as “a mountain of a man,” he has battled drug and alcohol addiction, an eating disorder (topping out at 525 lbs), and overwhelming depression. In 2008 tried to end his life by downing 50 super-strength Vicodin and two bottles of Jameson whiskey.
But he was too strong to die; two days later, he woke up with eyes wide open and a new lust and purpose in his heart. In the months that followed, Mike became a professional wrestler, found and won the heart of his future wife, became vegetarian, and shed countless pounds to become stronger and more agile.
His primary life focus has become to inspire people to find the joy, value, and meaning in their lives, no matter what the circumstances. Learn how in this exceptional interview. As a special treat, Mike also performs a song on guitar that he wrote for a friend dying of brain cancer.
Interview with David Wygant
For over nearly 20 years, dating coach David Wygant has transformed the dating lives of people in all sorts of situations and circumstances: Good looking… ugly… tall… short… rich… poor…from the US to London to Australia and beyond. His television credits include appearances on E, Inside Edition, Dateline, ABC News, CBS, FoxNews, MTV, Fox News, The Learning Channel, BBC, and more. This doesn’t include his contributions in print to LA Times, Marie Claire, New York Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Maxim, Cosmopolitan and Yahoo! Personals and many more…He’s helped hundreds, if not thousands of people get what they want in the dating world.
In our interview with David, learn:
- How to approach women authentically…without lines or routines
- Ways to “turn off the monkey chatter” and just live in the present
- How ALL men, even those who have never had sex in their lives, can own who they are and get what they want
- Secrets to texting and “sexting”
- How seeking validation can actually be a good thing
- The real meanings of success and failure
How Getting Shut Down in Vegas Changed My Life