Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with Vanessa Van Edwards
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#46: Vanessa Van Edwards, a master of communication, joins Chris to explore the language of human social cues and what it takes to be charismatic. They also cover the impact that the four primary forms of communication (vocal, words, tone, and imagery) can have on your success in communication with business colleagues, friends, and family. 

Vanessa also shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on what makes our communication work. She has developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to strengthen our EQ and help us communicate with colleagues, clients, and customers.

Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards)) is the lead investigator at Science of People. She is also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People), which has been translated into 16 languages. More than 50 million people have watched her engaging YouTube tutorials and TEDx Talk. Her much anticipated new book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication) was just released (March 1, 2022).

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/charismatic-communication-vanessa-van-edwards)

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Resources Mentioned

Connect with Vanessa: Website) | Twitter) | Instagram) | YouTube)

Vanessa's Books

• Captivate: The Science of succeeding with people)

• Cues: Master the secret language of charismatic communication)

All the Hacks YouTube Channel)

Science of People Charisma Test)

Videos

• Vanessa's Ted Talk)

• Zoom Fatigue: How to Beat It and Build Your Video Stamina)

• How to End a Conversation and Gracefully Exit Any Awkward Situation)

• 7 Email Tips to Make Email Suck Less)

• Your brain gives 12.5x more weight to hand gestures.)

Articles/Research

• Social perceptions of warmth and competence influence behavioral intentions and neural processing)

• 16 Amazing Tips to Look Good on Zoom and Webcam Videos)

Vanessa's Austin Recommendations

• Best Meal: Loro)

• Best Drink: Merit)

• Favorite Activity: Paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake)

Full Show Notes

(02:27) Introduction: Vanessa Van Edwards

(02:50) Unraveling Communication Cues and Charisma

(05:07) Vanessa's Definition of Charisma

(07:43) Vanessa's Positive Cues in This Interview

(09:27) Exploring Vocal Cues: Warmth and Competence

(11:27) Pitfalls in Video Call Cues

(14:03) Mastering Verbal Cues for Impactful Communication

(18:17) Avoiding Virtual Meeting Mood Mishaps

(22:30) Graceful Conversation Endings

(23:56) The Vital Role of Cues in Written Communication

(28:23) Crafting Charismatic and Effective Emails

(32:43) Scoring Your Own Communication Balance

(33:45) Elevating Impact with Thoughtful Backgrounds

(36:04) Gestures and Hand Cues in Conversations

(39:09) Quick Insights into Austin, Texas

(40:32) Connecting with Vanessa Online and Wrapping Up

Ukraine-related Organizations I've Supported

• International Rescue Committee)

• Project Hope)

• CARE)

• Razom for Ukraine)

• Ukraine Armed Forces)

• Sunflower of Peace)

• Nova Ukraine)

• UN Refugee Agency)

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