In this engaging discussion, Vanessa Van Edwards, Lead Investigator at Science of People and bestselling author, shares her expertise on enhancing communication skills. She offers practical tips for making strong first impressions and mastering social dynamics, emphasizing the contagious nature of emotions. Vanessa debunks the 'fake it till you make it' mantra and dives into understanding personality traits to improve relationships. She also reveals the power of non-verbal cues and vocal presence, making the journey toward effective communication feel both attainable and inspiring.
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Popularity Secret
The most popular kids like the most people, not just a select few.
This popularity is linked to smiling more and acknowledging others, creating a sense of safety and belonging.
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Conference Tip
At conferences, focus on liking more people rather than trying to be extroverted.
Smile, nod, and invite people to join you; this creates safety and connection.
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Social Experiment
Treat social interactions as experiments to become braver and reduce fear of risk.
Butterflies signal an opportunity for connection.
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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.
Cues
Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
Vanessa Van Edwards
In this book, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches readers how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. The book focuses on the tiny signals we send to others through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection. It provides practical advice on how to read and decode these cues, as well as how to encode positive cues to enhance communication. The book is filled with well-researched behavioral topics and real-life case studies, making it an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone seeking to improve their social interactions and become more influential.
Today’s guest is Vanessa Van Edwards, who is the Lead Investigator at Science of People and is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion-dollar companies. She is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences around the world where her mission is to help introverts leverage their strengths, show high achievers how to activate their secret skills and teach awkward people to feel more confident. She’s written a new book called Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication.
In this episode you will learn,
How to make a great impression at a big conference or networking event
The best questions to ask when you meet someone and why
How emotions are contagious
Why “fake it til you make it” isn’t the best strategy
What personality traits to be mindful of when dating
The School of Greatness 
