The Dr. Josh Axe Show

The Science Behind Making People Like You with Vanessa Van Edwards

Nov 29, 2023

Renowned behavioral investigator and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards shares her groundbreaking formula for upgrading your interpersonal skills through simple tweaks in words, body language, and vocal cadence. Learn about the key characteristics that shape judgements, techniques to boost charm, and the secrets behind captivating audiences. Discover the power of cues in communication, positive thoughts, and authentic connections. Explore the significance of charisma, body language, and the role of emotion in shaping behavior.

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Vanessa Van Edwards

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Quick takeaways

Finding the balance between warmth and competence is crucial for effective influence and positive impact on others.

The choice of words, congruent gestures, and genuine emotions play a vital role in enhancing one's influence.

Building deep connections with others involves engaging in conversations about personal concerns, motivations, and understanding one's self-narrative.

Deep dives

The importance of warmth and competence in influencing others

The speaker highlights that warmth and competence are crucial traits in influencing others. Research shows that 82% of our judgment of someone else is based on these two traits. Warmth includes friendliness, trust, and conversational skills, while competence refers to power and capability. Striking a balance between the two is key for effective influence, as being too overpowering or too warm can lead to negative perceptions. The speaker encourages finding the sweet spot between warmth and competence to make a positive impact on others.

Introduction

4min

The Power of Language and Behavior

17min

The Importance of Cues in Communication

4min

The Power of Positive Thoughts

14min

Understanding What Makes Someone Popular

2min

Finding Authentic Reasons to Connect with Others

5min

Importance of Charisma and Body Language

5min

The Power of Emotion and Self-Narrative

5min

Today, Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Vanessa Van Edwards, a renowned behavioral investigator and bestselling author who's taught over 50 million people the science of communication. In this interview, Vanessa shares her groundbreaking formula that transcends introvert/extrovert limitations and explains how to upgrade your interpersonal skills through simple tweaks to words, body language and vocal cadence. You’ll walk away with a toolkit of techniques that make you more magnetic, influential and compelling with each human interaction, starting today.

You’ll learn:

The 2 key characteristics that carry 82% of your judgements of others
Simple techniques you can use to boost your charm and become a magnet
The specific words, body language, voice and more that positively influence others
How to apply the secrets behind the greatest TED Talks to captivate any audience

Learn how to walk into any room and immediately grab attention, captivate new contacts, and form deeper relationships. The ability to connect, influence, and lead others confidently awaits.

Check out Vanessa’s latest book → Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

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