Vanessa Van Edwards on How to Liberate Yourself from Social Anxiety (Replay)

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Mar 5, 2024

Vanessa Van Edwards, a certified fraud examiner and body language expert, shares her journey from social awkwardness to becoming a leading voice on human behavior. She discusses the art of nonverbal communication, explaining how gestures influence social dynamics. Vanessa emphasizes the value of genuine friendships and the impact of emotional energy on relationships. She also provides insights into enhancing workplace interactions through awareness of micro expressions. Listeners will gain practical tips for navigating social anxiety and fostering fulfilling connections.

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ADVICE

Practice Greetings

Practice hugs and handshakes to avoid awkward greetings.
Discuss preferred greetings beforehand to ensure smooth interactions.

INSIGHT

Learnability Spectrum

People can learn anything, but improvement potential varies.
Natural talents determine how much effort is required to achieve mastery.

ANECDOTE

Awkward Observer

Recovering awkward people tend to observe social interactions closely, seeing them as battlefields or playgrounds.
This analytical observation helps them study social dynamics in formulaic ways, leading to insights.

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"Captivate" is more than just the title of her new book, it is the effect that Vanessa Van Edwards has on audiences through her videos, articles, and data-driven insights. Vanessa is a self-described recovering awkward person who went from hiding in the bathroom and avoiding people at parties to literally writing the book on deciphering human behavior.

She founded her own research lab, the Science of People, and has traveled the world as a speaker presenting her findings to prestigious universities, Fortune 500 companies, and media outlets such as The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and much more. Learn from the certified fraud examiner, body language expert, and author as she shares practical insights for decoding human behavior in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

[Original air date: August 1, 2017]. "

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