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Modern WisdomMar 20, 2025

#917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of Effortless Confidence & Social Persuasion

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So when someone compliments me on something like that, especially like if someone compliments me on my book, I'll be like, oh my gosh, what was like…

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Hand gestures in person is like adding pictures to your book, which we all like.

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Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, speaker, and author. How do you make a great first impression? How can I become more charismatic? How can I stop feeling awkward in social situations? We've all wondered about these things at some point. Luckily, Vanessa is an expert on human interaction and has the answers you're looking for. Expect to learn what we should do without hands in social situations, the 4 key things you should do when prepping for a speech, the do’s and don’ts when you’re sitting down, how to detect a liar & how to become a better liar, why so many smart people struggle to be charismatic, how to get better at small talk, how to seem more attractive when dating, how to make the best first impression possible and much more…
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Best for Individuals looking to improve their social skillsOften cited around responding to compliments

“I read my audio books. So if you like audio, I do cues and captivate. They're both on audible.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals looking to improve their social skills
Key quote: “So when someone compliments me on something like that, especially like if someone compliments me on my book, I'll be like, oh my gosh, what was like the biggest takeaway?”
The host discusses the importance of accepting compliments and engaging in meaningful conversations. They reference the book 'Captivate' to highlight techniques for enhancing social interactions and building connections.
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Best for Speakers and communicators looking to improve their presentation skills.Often cited around importance of gestures

“I read my audio books. So if you like audio, I do cues and captivate. They're both on audible.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Speakers and communicators looking to improve their presentation skills.
Key quote: “Hand gestures in person is like adding pictures to your book, which we all like.”
The host discusses how gestures enhance communication and understanding, referencing the book 'Cues' to emphasize the significance of nonverbal cues in effective speaking and listening. This highlights the dual nature of communication, where both verbal and nonverbal elements play crucial roles in conveying messages.
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So when someone compliments me on something like that, especially like if someone compliments me on my book, I'll be like, oh my gosh, what was like…
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Hand gestures in person is like adding pictures to your book, which we all like.
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