Mastering the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication with Vanessa Van Edwards

#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 Partner Deals For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals 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 Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices