Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love
Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love · Jun 4, 2026 · 38:28
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Are you finding that dating, especially after a long relationship or marriage, feels more like a job interview than a playful adventure? Connection gets lost when you're stuck in checklist mode. But you might find flirtation awkward and unfamiliar so you default to a dry and serious conversation. In Episode 446 of The Charisma Quotient, "Dating Isn't An Interview: Finding Fun & Flow Coaching With Kimmy" Kimmy sits down for a coaching session with Florence, a divorced mother of twins and career nurse, who is bravely navigating the unfamiliar waters of dating after nearly three decades out of the game.
Together, they unpack the challenges of dating in your "second act," where the urge for efficiency, protection, and seriousness can unintentionally sabotage connection, fun, and flirtation. The conversation explores the impact of childhood roles, cultural norms, and years spent in caretaker mode on how we now approach new relationships—often with more caution and control than curiosity or playfulness.
Through honest reflection and real-life coaching, Kimmy helps Florence identify her internal roadblocks, develop actionable strategies to shift her mindset from "finding the one" to simply enjoying the journey, and practice the art of flirting without pressure. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by expectations, unsure about how to meet people, or fearful of opening up again, this episode delivers practical, compassionate guidance for reconnecting with your own sense of fun, establishing boundaries, and building confidence from the outside in.
You'll hear:
Why treating dates like job interviews can backfire and kill connection
The three big reasons people in their second act approach dating too seriously
The impact of being a caretaker and firstborn child on romantic dynamics
Practical mindset shifts for bringing fun, flirtation, and flow back into dating
Actionable steps to meet new people, practice flirting, and set healthy boundaries
If you feel like dating has become more stressful than exciting, or if every date feels like a high-stakes evaluation and you know you need help in this area around playfulness and flirtation, Kimmy has her co-ed Speed Dating event coming up soon where you'll learn the key points of making incredible first impressions AND have a chance to meet singles she's hand picked just for you! This is not a matchmaking event but rather a fun way to practice with SOME LIVE, CO-ED FLIRTING PRACTICE and SPEED DATING all while getting feedback from the opposite sex. Go to www.stophatingdating.com and register. These spots go fast!
Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels.
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Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life.
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Episodes: Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love