Did you know that we can predict a leader’s charisma based solely on five seconds of exposure? That nonverbal signals account for 65 to 90 percent of our total communication?
Today we’re talking about cues, specifically the formula for charisma (hint: a combination of cues that project warmth and competence).
As a self-described “recovering awkward person,” ... Show More
Apr 2025
273: Navigating Time Anxiety, Reducing Inbox Dread, and Creating Ease Loops with Chris Guillebeau
👋 Hello Free Timers! While we’re still not resuming the podcast’s regular publishing schedule, I’m popping into your feed today to share a fun conversation with my friendtor of over fifteen years, Chris Guillebeau. We’re discussing his new book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urg ... Show More
48m 18s
Oct 2024
272: Seth Godin on Publishing Strategy, Missed Opportunities, Sunk Costs, Social Media, and Smart Risks
“How do you decide who has the power to judge you? Who are you seeking to please? Is that validation directly in alignment with how you are rewarded and how you're organized?” Seth Godin is back with a brand new book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans, and if you loved Free Tim ... Show More
46m 27s
Oct 2024
271: Specific Road-Tested Tips for Book Sales and Marketing with Todd Sattersten (Part Two)
Hi Friends! Although the podcast is still paused, I'm dropping into the feed this week and next with two very special conversations :) Today is a bonus episode from February for paid subscribers with Todd Sattersten, publisher and owner of Bard Press, and next week features Seth ... Show More
53m 40s
Mar 2022
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 ... Show More
42m 59s
Nov 2023
The Cues That Make You Charismatic
Note: This is a rebroadcast.Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It’s a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you.While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications ex ... Show More
44m 43s
Jun 2025
Overcome Awkwardness, Introversion and Learn to Get What You Want! #1 Body Language Expert Explains Subtle Cues Impact Everything From Dating To Work Promotions
What if the way you say "hello" is holding you back in life? Vanessa Van Edwards—body language expert, behavioral researcher, and founder of Science of People—shares powerful insights from her bestselling book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. In this ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 2022
The Cues That Make You Charismatic
Charisma can make everything smoother, easier, and more exciting in life. It's a quality that makes people want to listen to you, to adopt your ideas, to be with you.While what creates charisma can seem like a mystery, my guest today, communications expert Vanessa Van Edwards, sa ... Show More
44m 28s
Dec 2024
The Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes! Your Resting Face Matters & How To Fix It!
What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life
Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and le ... Show More
2h 44m
Mar 2022
504. The Key To Success + Connection That No One Talks About
Our subconscious cues communicate so much of what’s brewing under the surface. Behavior expert, Vanessa Van Edwards, has mastered the impact of what cues reveal and how they can be weaponized to your advantage. From elevating interactions with your community, both online and IRL, ... Show More
1h 33m
<p><strong>Can you be authentically charismatic? </strong>Renowned behavioral investigator <strong>Vanessa Van Edwards</strong> has always been fascinated by the 'science of people'. A (famously) socially awkward person, Vanessa's first book <a href= "https://amzn.to/3VDYvHR"><st ... Show More
