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Apr 2024
1h 22m

How to Read Body Language to Get What Yo...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

Do you want to know how to talk to anyone with ease and confidence? 

In this episode, you will learn science-backed psychological tricks to be more successful, charismatic, and influential today.

Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of The Science of People, a behavior lab that studies high achievers and the science of confidence and body language. 

Her research proves that anyone can learn these practical skills and become a more successful person by using the same simple habits that almost every high achiever has.

Whether you want to be a better leader, land your dream job, achieve big goals, or align your life with what you want, this is the episode for you.

For more resources, including links to Vanessa’s bestselling books, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love hearing Vanessa’s other appearance on the podcast: Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident

If you are looking for more support, Mel wants to coach you. Her signature 6-month live coaching program, Launch, is open for registration for just a few more hours.

Click here for more information and to sign up. If you miss registration, hop on the waitlist.

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