In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Henna Pryor, a Workplace Performance Expert, a 2x TEDx speaker, a regular expert columnist for Inc. Magazine, and a best-selling author. They delve into what embracing awkwardness really entails, the  skills now being lost in the modern era that we need to recreate in the workplace, and what it looks like to make big career pivots.Henna provides tips and insights on how to successfully navigate awkward moments and situations, build deeper connections, get better at selling, and become more confident.Want complete influence under pressure? Get the FREE Influence Field Guide with 5 Influence Frameworks from 5 Bestselling Authors and Experts.Chapters:0:00:00 How Henna embraced awkwardness0:09:26 What you risk reveals what you value0:11:48 Awkward confidence and how to get good at it0:19:45 Practical tips to navigate awkward situations0:23:21 Less perfect and awkwardness vs vulnerability0:28:47 The story behind Henna's second career pivot0:39:07 A sales hack for better results in less time0:43:37 How awkwardness became Henna’s banner0:46:07 The true value of awkwardness and small bets0:52:26 A letter to Henna’s younger selfFrom Our Guest:WebsiteLinkedIn YoutubeFacebook Instagram Get the book, Good Awkward.Watch Henna’s 2 TEDxTalks Want to get ahead at work? Risk the awkward moments and The new way to brag in the modern world - and feel good doing it.Get people to buy into your ideas and offers!Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own.📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub