241: Become The Most Likable Person in the Room: How to Hack Charisma, with Vanessa Van Edwards

Have you ever wondered what makes someone undeniably likable? Or do you wish you had more charisma: to lead better, connect faster, or just be that magnetic person who can talk to anyone? In this episode, we’re joined by Vanessa Van Edwards, renowned behavioral researcher and bestselling author, to decode the science of charisma, confidence, and connection. Vanessa shares exactly how to show up as your most powerful, likable self. Vanessa’s work has helped everyone from entrepreneurs to celebrities show up with more presence and power, and by the end of this episode, you’ll have the exact roadmap to do the same.

You'll learn:

• Why confidence isn’t a personality trait (and how to build it like a habit)

• The invisible cue that instantly makes people trust and like you

• How to master any first impression

• Tactical tips for interviews, networking, first dates, and social settings

• One surprising tweak that makes you more charismatic immediately

CHAPTERS:

00:29 — Introduction: Meet Vanessa

2:06 — How Habits of “Saying the Wrong Thing” Led Vanessa to a Career in Human Behavior

6:07 — The Art of First Impressions: Why Your Question Inflection is Everything

16:35 — The Art of First Impressions: What a Good Handshake Can Say About You

21:38 — Science-Backed Tips for Being More Likeable, and How to Practice Them

33:02 — The Mental Trick That Can Help You Nail Job Interviews

36:34 — Why Conversation is Less About Impressing and More About Letting Them Impress You

45:28 — The Surprising Thing That Most Charismatic People Have in Common

50:55 — Final Thoughts

CONNECT WITH VANESSA:

Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/people-intelligence 

Audible: https://www.audible.com/author/Vanessa-Van-Edwards/B01N39J1O2 

Newsletter: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/

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