An 8-week Zoom class, 1-on-1 or in a Group,
For High Schoolers, College Students, or Adults!
An 8-week Zoom class,
1-on-1 or in a Group,For High Schoolers, College Students, or Adults!
For High Schoolers, College Students, or Adults!
"Our students come out of their shell, know what to say in conversation, start many more conversations each day, and seem noticeably more relaxed, upbeat, and excited to go be themselves in the world."
Social Skills for Life founder and teacher James Treadway shares what students take from the class
Hear James discuss the class in greater detail on podcasts:
This isn't a class for people with social problems.
It's a class for PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GROW.
Who want to become the best connectors and communicators they can be -
a skill that will benefit their entire lives.
Class Details:
This isn't a class for people with social problems.
It's a class for
PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GROW.
Who want to become the best connectors and communicators they can be - a skill that will benefit their entire lives.
"I am truly shocked to see just how much of a confidence booster this class has been... I've grown. I learned to love myself more, and I learned how to put things into perspective by aligning my head and heart. Coming from somebody who has always struggled with anxiety, this tool is something that has been extremely beneficial to me.
Additionally, I have also grown to be more comfortable with stepping out of my comfort zone; whether it be sparking a conversation with somebody I wouldn’t normally, or just going for what I want."
- Siena, 17
Class Curriculum: 4 Parts
1. NO MORE AWKWARD PAUSES: KNOW WHAT TO SAY IN CONVERSATION
2. NO MORE ANXIETY
- learn to use your nervous system to (a) flip out of anxiety in any moment and (b) build a positive, honest, and self-affirming voice that reigns supreme inside your head over the scared and anxious voice that used to narrate your experiences.
- learn to use your nervous system to (a) flip out of anxiety in any moment and (b) build a positive, honest, and self-affirming voice that reigns supreme inside your head over the scared and anxious voice that used to narrate your experiences.
3. GO FOR NO!
YOUR NEW RELATIONSHIP TO FAILURE + REJECTION
- most people let fear hold them back from going for what they want, and this means they never get it. Break free from the prison of fearing failure or others' judgment so you can go after the life you want to live. See how much fun life becomes, and how naturally your confidence builds, when you decide to "go for no"!
4. SELF-LOVE AND SMART LIFE CHOICES:
KNOW YOUR SUPERPOWERS
* Graduates gain entrance to an ongoing alumni community that meet once per month to sharpen skills, learn new material, and share their struggles and wins.
- Come out of your shell!
- Know how to connect genuinely with anyone in conversation
- GO bravely for what you want in life!
- Escape anxiety and show up as your best self in any situation
- Know yourself deeply, making 10x smarter life choices with friends, romantic partner, and life path through school and work
- HAVE THESE SKILLS FOR LIFE!
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
What You Get When You Join "Social Skills for Life" Today!
ENJOY being yourself! Free yourself from the prison of fearing failure or others' judgment
$1,999
Money-Back Guarantee: You Can Ask for a Full Refund at Any Time
Or Attend The First Class (Group or 1:1 with James) For Just $222.
Questions? Email James at info@growthwise.us
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You'll Get Rid Of...
- Social anxiety, awkwardness, uptightness, not knowing what to say
- Wishing you could be friends with certain people but not knowing how to
- Wishing you could talk to your crush but not knowing how to!
- Needless arguments and lost/hurt friendships
- Self-defeating narratives that wreck your life
- Missed opportunities! To be yourself, to show your true self to the world, to find your tribe, to find your ideal partner, to find where you will THRIVE in the world!
- $100,000+ in lifetime expenses on therapies, medications, divorce fees (!), missed job opportunities
"I called up my friend last week and after a minute he goes, 'Dude, you are so good at life.'
I was shocked! I wasn't doing anything special other than making him feel seen. These skills are like a magical power."
- Dan, 37
Social Skills for Life graduates reflect on the impact of the class on their lives.
☝️ Jacob, 25 ☝️
Parents: imagine your teen able to connect with anyone.
They'll emerge with the best social skills of anyone in their social circles, including their future workplace.
The skills we teach last a lifetime.
The skills we teach last a lifetime.
What You Get When You Join "Social Skills for Life" Today!
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Solve social anxiety for good.
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Know exactly what to say in conversation - connect with anyone!
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Access the best version of you any moment - calm, relaxed, confident.
ENJOY being yourself! Free yourself from the prison of fearing failure or others' judgment
$1,999
Money-Back Guarantee: You Can Ask for a Full Refund at Any Time
Or Attend The First Class (Group or 1:1 with James) For Just $222.
Questions? Email James at info@growthwise.us
All purchases processed securely through Stripe™
How Did This Class Come to Be?
My journey to solving the depression, anxiety, and social insecurity that so many people struggle with today
My name is James Treadway, I'm 39 years old, and like so many, I suffered terribly from anxiety, depression, and insecurity growing up.
I couldn't figure out how some of my peers seemed so confident when I was constantly doubting myself, worrying if I was good enough, and wondering how to "do it right" when it came to socializing.
In high school, I was so shut down that I went two years without really talking to my parents at the dinner table each night, even though it was just the three of us. My brothers had already left to college.
Finally, in my late 30s, after attending more seminars, read more books, and spent more hours in coaching and therapy than anyone I knew, I realized a simple solution to relationship struggles: make the other person feel seen.
It's a skill I call "acknowledgment." When you acknowledge someone, you show them that you see them, with care, just as they are. It can be the tiniest gesture to make, yet so often it seems to mean the world to people.
Acknowledgments changed my life. I began making friends easily, feeling noticeably more joyful, and improving every relationship I had - simply by giving each person I spoke to the gift of feeling seen in my presence. And there were so many ways to do it.
I shared this insight with clients and they started to call it "a superpower." They came back to tell me that it had changed their lives, too.
I had also been an SAT tutor for the prior twenty years, and as I got to know Generation Z better and better, I realized how much problems like social anxiety, insecurity, and basic skills of relating to others were major problems for them, too!
Social Skills for Life fixes those problems.
Beyond making our students masters at acknowledgment, they gain life-changing skills and insights around anxiety, fear of rejection, and self-love, too.
Imagine not worrying about your teen's future anymore: whether they'll make truly good friends or not, impress the people who will open life-changing doors for them, have confidence in themselves, or enjoy deeply successful relationships.
In the last two decades, I probably spent $1 million of my own income on workshops, retreats, coaching, and therapy to arrive at the insights that make this class so effective.
Yes, it's crazy. But it will be to your benefit!
I invested this time and money into solving these problems SO THAT YOU WON'T HAVE TO!
We're only going to need 8 weeks to get the results that took me two decades to achieve.
I can't wait to walk this journey with you!
“Ella seems to have really enjoyed your class! She's gone to counselors in the past, but particularly liked your class because you teach and give direction, unlike what a counselor would do...passively listen and ask "how does that make you feel?" She needs that sense of direction and guidance.”
Mike, Parent
“Olivia was grumpy before class for a number of reasons, but when she came out she seemed happy! She came and gave me a hug and I told her, 'you seem lighter!' And she said, 'I feel seen.'”
Beth, Parent
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
“Steffan has changed tremendously. It’s almost crazy to see. He’s more acknowledging, and grateful, and just appreciative, and sweet, and happy, which is so valuable!”
- Lara, Parent of Steffan (17)
“My son is a hard nut to crack! I love him to death but he’s not easy. I so appreciate EVERYTHING you have done for him!
It’s been amazing to see him interact with me so much more."
- Christine, Parent of Oscar (14)
"I wanted to tell you that so far Bear has been thriving in his first week at college. I barely hear from him because he is spending time with new friends. You will appreciate this…He actually told me he saw a girl at one of the organized events, she seemed as socially uncomfortable at the event as he did and he actually went over and started talking. They became fast friends. I do believe that his work with you gave him the confidence to do that 😊"
- Jeff, Parent of Bear (19)
What You Get When You Join "Social Skills for Life" Today!
-
Solve social anxiety for good.
-
Know exactly what to say in conversation - connect with anyone!
-
Access the best version of you any moment - calm, relaxed, confident.
ENJOY being yourself! Free yourself from the prison of fearing failure or others' judgment
$1,999
Money-Back Guarantee: You Can Ask for a Full Refund at Any Time
Or Attend The First Class (Group or 1:1 with James) For Just $222.
Questions? Email James at info@growthwise.us
All purchases processed securely through Stripe™
“The class has been helping me a lot the last few months and now I don’t really even realize when I do one of the techniques we learned. It just comes naturally.
I’ve gotten so much more outgoing and it’s so crazy to see, even my mom notices."
- Sara, 18
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: Will there be homwork?
Yes, three minutes a day. Students review key material from the last class, both to learn the skills and also to keep it top-of-mind as they go through their day and use in their real lives the tools we teach in class.
Q: Is this class just for people with anxiety problems?
No. It's for EVERYONE. The skills we teach are life-changing no matter your anxiety levels or happiness with your social life. They'll make you inordinately better at navigating stress, connecting deeper with people, and boldly going after the unique path you're meant to pursue in this life.
We have to repeat this: this class is for everyone who'd like to raise their skills even higher at connecting with others and navigating their lives more skillfully.
Q: $1,999 - Isn't that a lot of money for a course that isn't about school?
Q: How does your money-back guarantee work?
You can quit the class at any time and have the balance refunded to you. And if you believe the classes you took didn't offer you value, we'll refund you for those classes, too.
Q: Why do you teach the class one-on-one instead of in groups?
We used to offer Social Skills for Life to groups of three and four students at a time, but gradually we realized taht the one-on-one students were achieving deeper breakthroughs and realizations than the group class students.
Although the economics of one-on-one aren't as favorable, James didn't choose to teach this class in order to make money. It's the difference in kids' lives that makes all the difference to him.
Q: I'm not really into "personal growth." Is this class for me?
As amazing as the class is, it requires a student who's willing to face their fears and limitations in an honest way and apply themselves to the material to discover how it works for them.
If you don't seem ready to do that, then this isn't the class for you.
If you ARE ready to approach the class in a committed and vulnerable way, then signing up will be one of the best decisions you've ever made. The class will change your life.
Learning acknowledgment as a social skill will change your child's life, radically improving their ability to build deep relationships with those who matter most in life.
“These acknowledgments are like a secret little power, PLUS seeing people slowly go into an eased state is REALLY fun.”
- Angel, 18
Remember relationships that fell apart in your past?
How would deep skill in making others feel seen have changed
your life?
Remember relationships that fell apart in your past?
How would deep skill in making others feel seen have changed
your life?
GEN Z IS EXPERIENCING MORE LONELINESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION THAN ANY GENERATION BEFORE IT
- The percent of teen girls who experienced a major depressive episode in prior year increased by 2.5x from 13% in 2004 to 30% in 2020, and this figure has gotten even worse since the pandemic (Source: U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health)
- The percentage of teen boys who experienced a major depressive episode in the previous year also increased by 2.5x, from 5% in 2004 to 12% in 2020.
- Among college students, anxiety has increased 134% from 10% in 2008 to 24% in 2020.
- "This is the generation that grew up with the internet, and what I'm seeing is a lot of comparison," said Alyssa Mancao, a therapist in Los Angeles with a Gen Z client base.
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Mancao said her clients talk about comparing everything from their physical appearances to their career paths with their peers and influencers online. "There are a lot of feelings of inadequacy."
Teens Want to Be More Extroverted But Can't Stop Looking at Their Phones
What I noticed about teens' social skills while volunteering at a teen leadership camp the past six summers:
What You Get When You Join "Social Skills for Life" Today!
-
Solve social anxiety for good.
-
Know exactly what to say in conversation - connect with anyone!
-
Access the best version of you any moment - calm, relaxed, confident.
ENJOY being yourself! Free yourself from the prison of fearing failure or others' judgment
$1,999
Money-Back Guarantee: You Can Ask for a Full Refund at Any Time
Or Attend The First Class (Group or 1:1 with James) For Just $222.
Questions? Email James at info@growthwise.us
All purchases processed securely through Stripe™
Columbia University Psychology Professor Dan Lerman (and longtime SAT-ACT tutor for teens) shares how powerful the skill of acknowledgment is for teens to learn, not to mention what it's done for Lerman himself in his own relationships and confidence.
