9 Dec 2024 · 2 h 44 min
Books from Vanessa Van Edwards
“The Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes! Your Resting Face Matters & How To Fix It!”
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The conversation
Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of 'Captivate' and 'Cues', explains how body language, vocal tone, and other cues shape first impressions and relationships. The episode covers research-backed strategies for improving communication, building trust, and projecting confidence.
Talking points
- Science of cues and first impressions
- Warmth and competence in likability
- Self-narratives and perceived luck
- Hand gestures for charisma
- Power cues for competence
- Vocal cues and downward inflection
- Body language for dating and connection
- Spotting liars through vocal and nonverbal cues