Overcome Awkwardness, Introversion and Learn to Get What You Want! #1 Body Language Expert Explains Subtle Cues Impact Everything From Dating To Work Promotions
Vanessa Van Edwards, a body language expert and founder of Science of People, shares invaluable insights on how nonverbal cues impact our lives. She explains why the way we greet others matters and uncovers the hidden signals that influence trust and first impressions. The conversation touches on decoding deception, strategies for introverts to engage meaningfully in conversation, and how to transform social anxiety into a strength. Learn to read body language effortlessly and enhance your charisma in dating, work, and beyond!
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Social Signals Drive Impressions
Social signals convey up to 50% of first impressions.
They override baseline physical traits like face shape or clothing in how people perceive you.
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Avoid Negative Facial Cues
Avoid lip pursing and contempt microexpressions to signal openness.
Lip pursing signals withholding; contempt looks like a cruel, one-sided smirk undermining trust.
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Build Trust With Eyes & Hands
Trust builds first, then credibility follows.
Use mutual eye contact and visible hand gestures to quickly foster trust and likability.
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Cues, Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication, Small Signals, Incredible Impact
Cues, Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication, Small Signals, Incredible Impact
Vanessa Van Edwards
Captivate
The Science of Succeeding with People
Vanessa Van Edwards
In 'Captivate,' Vanessa Van Edwards shares shortcuts, systems, and secrets for taking charge of interactions at work, home, and in any social situation. This book provides simple, science-backed methods to solve people problems, such as how to work a room, read facial expressions, and make memorable conversations by generating the pleasure hormone dopamine in listeners. It aims to improve interpersonal intelligence, make a lasting first impression, and build rapport quickly and authentically in various situations like negotiations, interviews, and parties.
What if the way you say "hello" is holding you back in life?
Vanessa Van Edwards—body language expert, behavioral researcher, and founder of Science of People—shares powerful insights from her bestselling book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. In this must-watch episode, the charisma training guru and TED Talk speaker reveals how unconscious social cues—like tone of voice, microexpressions, posture, and awkward hand gestures—can quietly sabotage your confidence, relationships, and career. Learn the behavioral science behind first impressions, how to decode body language, spot deception, and overcome your “Resting Bothered Face.” Discover nonverbal communication tips to build instant trust, increase likability, and reframe social anxiety into a personal advantage. Whether you’re an introvert craving better people skills or a leader looking to level up your professional communication, Vanessa Van Edwards has the charisma cues you need to change how the world sees you—and how you see yourself.
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