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resources — your body language, manners, personal image, ability to listen and conflict resolution strategies. These resources help to build effective and positive relationships, and they are the basis of my program.

Currently, I have many new friends and now communicate fluently in English, however, many people don’t know the extra-effort it took.

When meeting other people, we only see the surface without really knowing the story beneath — their challenges, fears and heroism. We rarely ask others if they ate or slept today, when was the last time they loved or laughed, what or who makes them feel uncomfortable… All simple questions that may reveal their everyday deeds.

Stop for a moment and look around! Chances are someone close to you is making a small heroic deed right now! NV

Naira Velumyan

PhD in Psychology, Psychotherapist

Founder of the Academy of Social Competency

Coach on Effective Communication and Building Relationships

Etiquette Expert, Entrepreneur

academyofsocialcompetency.com

Toronto, Canada

(647) 460-3430

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