🌴178. If the average person knew this about first impressions, they’d become instantly credible

This one is straight from the Work Fame Substack — and it’s a story I didn’t expect to write when I started typing. I thought I was going to talk about how podcasting has helped my career… but then this angle took over, and I ran with it.

So today, I’m sharing:

🧠 How a $107 microphone completely shifted how people perceived me

💥 Why first impressions are less about what you say and more about how you signal your value

🎤 The surprising science behind audio quality and credibility (yes, there's data!)

💡 What subtle behaviors on Zoom are saying about you — without you realising it

💌 And a simple trick that can help you (or your team) stand out immediately

I also talk about “The Fluency Effect” — and why sounding clear and confident matters even more than you think.

If you love geeking out on psychology, signaling, and simple changes that make a big impact on your visibility and influence, this one’s for you.

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🛠️ Want my help making your team impossible to ignore? DM me the word “Signal” and I’ll send you the details.

Thanks for listening — and remember, we’re always broadcasting something. Let’s make sure it’s the signal we want to send.

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