Women of Impact Think He’s Into You? How to Read a Man’s Body Language & Reveal What He’s Really Thinking | Vanessa Van Edwards PT 2 (Fan Fav)
Dec 9, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and author of 'Cues,' shares her expert insights on reading body language and improving interpersonal connections. She reveals that many of us misread cues, potentially missing out on great relationships. Vanessa discusses how to speed-read dates, decode hidden emotions behind smiles and eye contact, and the importance of negotiation skills. She also emphasizes the significance of charisma and suggests techniques to negotiate assertively while maintaining positive relationships.
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Pride Is Contagious And Performance-Boosting
- Seeing someone win triggers a contagious pride response that boosts confidence and performance.
- Vanessa Van Edwards explains pride cues (open posture, raised chin, big gestures) transfer to observers and improve outcomes.
Take Up Space Before Your Date
- Avoid checking your phone while waiting for a date because it creates a defeat posture and signals shame.
- Instead, take up space, banter with servers, and practice open gestures to create an expansive first impression.
Why Narcissists Can Seem Irresistible
- Narcissists project high confidence that can feel contagious and attractive despite harmful behavior.
- Vanessa Van Edwards notes charisma and narcissism overlap because confidence pulls others in even when it's self-centered.
