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The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 2)

2025/5/31
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Vanessa Van Edwards:我发现自己在舞台表演前需要与人互动来获取能量,即使我不是一个外向的人。我意识到我需要催产素,所以我喜欢找音响团队聊天,问他们早餐怎么样。我是一个中间性格的人,从与合适的人在合适的时机相处中获得能量,但也需要大量的充电时间。在舞台上,我需要催产素来避免感觉像个机器人。我需要与陌生人欢笑来激发我的化学鸡尾酒,这包括催产素、血清素和多巴胺。最受欢迎的TED演讲者表现得好像他们在和你一起喝咖啡,他们是真实的,并且是他们自己领域的专家。我希望瑞安在舞台上能展现出他作为朋友的那一面,更加温暖。 Ryan Holiday:我发现自己在独自旅行和工作时会变得更加僵硬。我不想在观众席里看其他演讲者,我需要在后台活动。我喜欢和别人闲聊,只要不是太费力,而且是轻松愉快的。我喜欢问别人,你遇到过的最混蛋的人是谁?我喜欢问别人,去年大家都在谈论谁?

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This chapter explores whether charisma is compatible with Stoic philosophy. It uses examples of historical Stoics like Cato and Marcus Aurelius to argue that charisma can be a tool for promoting virtuous principles. The chapter introduces Vanessa Van Edwards, a charisma expert, and her work.
  • Charisma is compatible with Stoicism
  • Historical Stoics were often charismatic leaders
  • Vanessa Van Edwards' expertise in charisma

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The Stoics knew something we often forget: influence starts before you speak. It's in your energy, your posture, your presence. In today’s PT. 2 episode with body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, she breaks down how to project authentic warmth, gives Ryan tips for navigating social dynamics, and shares how to confidently master the art of saying no.

Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People), translated into 17 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication). More than 70 million people have watched her on YouTube and seen her viral TEDx London Talk).

Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide, including Harvard), SXSW, MIT, and Stanford. Through her engaging workshops) and courses), Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership. Her science-backed framework helps anyone communicate with confidence.

Check out Vanessa’ work on her website: scienceofpeople.com

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