Episode 419: Vanessa Van Edwards: The Power of Body Language and Charisma for Effective Communication

Habits and Hustle

Jen Cohen and Habit Nest

Education, Health & Fitness, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.4 • 763 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered what makes someone truly charismatic? In this episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with Vanessa Van Edwards, a behavioral investigator and author, who shares fascinating insights into the science of charisma. We discuss valuable insights on how to master the subtle yet powerful cues that impact our interactions with others and the science behind oxytocin and connection. We also dive into practical tips on everything from crafting the perfect handshake to harnessing the power of vocal tone and body language in various contexts, including video calls and digital communication, to ultimately lead to greater success and confidence in all aspects of life. Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of "Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People" and "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication," which have been translated into 17 languages. As a renowned behavioral investigator, she shares science-backed skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership through her engaging workshops, courses, and popular YouTube tutorials, which have garnered over 50 million views. What We Discuss: 02:06 The importance of warmth and competence in charisma 04:31 Balancing warmth and competence cues 16:08 Tips for video calls and virtual communication 18:29 The science behind oxytocin and connection 22:58 Handshake styles and what they convey 27:29 Primal instincts in physical greetings 30:57 Personal space zones and intimacy 34:37 The power of gestures in communication 39:16 Vocal cues and the "TED talk voice" 48:00 The impact of genuine vs. fake smiles 51:12 Power posing and confident body language 54:07 Cues in digital communication (email and texting) …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: AquaTru: Get 20% off any purifier at aquatru.com with code HUSTLE Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohen and use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohen Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Vanessa Van Edwards: Website: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/

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0:00.0	Hi, guys. It's Tony Robbins. You're listening to Habits and Hustle. Crush it.
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1:29.1	Guys, I'm so excited about this podcast.
1:31.4	Today we had Vanessa Van Edwards, who I'm a huge fan of.
1:35.0	Vanessa, I've been watching Vanessa's videos on YouTube forever.
1:38.5	She is a behavioral investigator, and she started a company called The Science of People.
1:43.7	She's also a major bestselling author. Her first
1:46.4	book is called Captivate, The Science of Succeeding with People. She's also a body language trainer,
1:52.4	and she specializes in science-based people skills. Her latest book is called Q's, which was amazing.
2:00.1	And it is for anybody and everyone who wants to either read
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