I think you’ve made good choices. Instant Openness will really ramp up the conversations, and makes it easier to get things started.
I’d also recommend Instant Shine. It can help with the ‘center of gravity’ issue you mentioned. IS has been called superman in a bottle, because it can increase your own confidence and sense of well-being so much. It is also just plain fun and creates a joyful, happy atmosphere wherever you are. People just want to be around you more.
If you want to learn about people experiences getting started, there are tons of threads in the men’s section, and in women’s. To understand how to know if they’re working try these threads: