Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and bestselling author, delves into the secret language of nonverbal communication. She reveals why your resting face matters and shares three science-backed tricks to boost confidence. Learn how the right gestures can build trust and how to spot a liar quickly. Vanessa emphasizes the importance of authenticity and avoiding fake smiles. She also discusses how effective communication can enhance personal and professional relationships while warning against common pitfalls in social interactions.

Communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards discusses the importance of warmth and competence in conveying charisma. She shares research-backed cues from her book 'Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication' including body alignment, vocal tone, and dating profile pictures. The podcast explores nonverbal cues, the power of smiles and warmth, analyzing the JFK-Nixon debate, and using imagery cues to project competence and warmth.

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 we discuss:How to instantly create trust and reliability.What Vanessa learned from analyzing over 490 Shark Tank pitches.The difference between charisma and narcissism.The fascinating research about social cues and how to use them.And so much more! For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1231Get Vanessa's book: Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication.Vanessa's Previous Episodes:www.lewishowes.com/105www.lewishowes.com/475  Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

Vanessa Van Edwards, people expert, shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication, including insights on how people work. She discusses charisma, elevating people skills, and effective communication. The podcast explores the importance of listening to intuition, nonverbal cues and energy in dating, and creating memorable interactions. It also discusses taking things slow in relationships, overcoming a victim mentality, and the role of purposeful movements in communication.

Vanessa Van Edwards from The Science of People shares psychological tricks to boost confidence and influence, emphasizing body language cues, decoding hidden emotions. Learn about energy management, authentic relationships, vulnerability, and the power of words in influencing behavior. Enhance performance and networking strategies for success while optimizing work productivity through task categorization.

Buckle up and get ready to take notes because this episode is a masterclass. The tools you’re about to learn will help you become more confident, influential, and even make more money. Today, we’re talking about The “It” Factor. Some people just seem to have IT, right? When I think of The It Factor, people like Oprah, The Rock, Taylor Swift, the Dalai Lama, and Martin Luther King, Jr. come to mind. These people make you want to lean in, join in, and learn more. So today we’re asking… What is “It” that some people have that makes us automatically trust and like them? And, more importantly, how can you get it? Here to answer that question is Vanessa Van Edwards, a best-selling author, researcher, and founder of the behavior lab The Science of People. I cannot wait for you to dig into what she has researched. Turns out The It Factor has another name: charisma. And the good news? YOU can learn how to have charisma, starting today. You’re going to want to. Research finds that charismatic people are more influential, earn a higher income, and have a bigger impact at work, in their communities, and in their relationships. The secret to hacking it? Social cues, like body language and the way you speak. That’s why today’s episode is a masterclass. You’ll learn… Shocking research from Princeton about how people size you up3 things you must do in the first 10 seconds of a Zoom callTips for nailing an interviewThe major mistake you’re making as you speakHow to ask for a raiseA simple test that will help you figure out how charismatic you areWhy you never want to fake a smileTips for charisma for introvertsWhy a second impression is as important as the first That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Today’s episode is jam-packed with simple, tactical research and tools that will help you and anyone you care about develop the skill of charisma. And you deserve that.  Xo Mel  Join the free 5-day Wake Up Challenge with me and master your morning routine here. All show notes for this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/podcastCheck out the video version of this podcast on my YouTube channel here.

Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It's a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you.While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards, says it comes down to possessing an optimal balance of two qualities: warmth and competence.The problem is, even if you have warmth and competence, you may not be good at signaling these qualities to others. In Vanessa's work, she's created a research-backed encyclopedia of these influential signals, and she shares how to offer them in her bookCues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. Today on the show, Vanessa and I discuss some of the verbal and nonverbal social cues that make you attractive to others, and keep you out of what she calls the "danger zone." She explains what the distance between your earlobes and shoulders has to do with looking competent, how using uptalk and vocal fry sabotages your ability to convey power, how to put more warmth in your voice, how to trigger the right response with a dating profile picture, and more.Resources Related to the EpisodeAoM series on the elements of charisma AoM Article: Gut Check — Are You a Contemptible Person?AoM Podcast #72: The Charisma MythAoM Article: How to Use Body Language to Create a Dynamite First ImpressionAoM Podcast #694: The Fascinating Secrets of Your VoiceJFK vs. Nixon presidential debateAoM article on the generational cycleConnect With Vanessa Van EdwardsThe Science of People Website Vanessa on TwitterVanessa on IG 

Vanessa Van Edwards, a communication and body language expert, shares her insights on mastering charisma and influence. She discusses the art of delivering compelling pitches and the importance of first impressions. The conversation dives into balancing warmth and competence in leadership and the critical role of non-verbal cues in building trust. Vanessa highlights effective communication strategies, including understanding co-worker dynamics and detecting deception through body language. She also emphasizes the power of authenticity and deep questioning in relationships.

The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.comToday’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 eventThe best questions to ask when you meet someone and whyHow emotions are contagiousWhy “fake it til you make it” isn’t the best strategyWhat personality traits to be mindful of when dating For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1448Another great episode with Vanessa Van Edwards – https://link.chtbl.com/1231-guest Get more from Lewis! Pre-order my new book Make Money EasyGet The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX

You gain or lose influence with every interaction. So even when you say all the right words, your non-verbal cues can undermine your leadership. Today, Vanessa Van Edwards shares the keys to communicating with influence and charisma in every interaction. Watch video and download the leader guide: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/q-a-with-vanessa-van-edwards-how-to-communicate-with-charisma/