The School of Greatness

Decoding Social Cues: Harnessing the Power of Communication for Success w/ Vanessa Van Edwards EP 1448

Jun 3, 2023

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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Quick takeaways

Authenticity is key to charisma, find your unique flavor.

Seeing things differently can lead to spotting opportunities.

Understanding personality traits can optimize relationships and communications.

Vocal cues greatly impact perception and communication effectiveness.

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Intro

4min

Mastering Social Dynamics

17min

The Power of Connection Through Communication

6min

Navigating Emotions and Social Intelligence

17min

Exploring the Spectrum of Personality Traits and Their Impact on Relationships

4min

Understanding Personality Traits for Relationship Success

12min

The Power of Voice and Presence

5min

Enhancing Phone Communication through Breathing and Energy Matching

3min

Unlocking the Truth: Mastering Lie Detection

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The Journey to Embracing Awkwardness and Defining Greatness

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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,