Why do humans blush—and why does it feel so uncomfortable when someone points it out? Charles Darwin once called blushing “the most peculiar and most human of all expressions.” In this episode, I start by exploring the surprising science of blushing and what it really communicates about us. Source: https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-people-blush/
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SYSK TRENDING - Understanding Body Language
You are constantly sending signals without saying a word—and so is everyone around you. The way someone sits, moves their hands, looks at you, or suddenly changes their posture can offer clues about what they’re thinking and feeling. But reading body language correctly is more co ... Show More
24m 36s
Oct 2023
Confidence Is a Skill You Can Train
<p>Today we are taken on a journey of self-discovery and confidence-building. Through a series of expert insights and practical advice, you will learn effective strategies for boosting your self-confidence. Discover how to overcome self-doubt, harness your inner strength, and emb ... Show More
45m 12s
May 2020
Why People Ignore Facts in Medical Emergencies, Victorian-Era Credit Cards, and Adding a New Row to the Periodic Table
Learn about why people tune out facts and trust their guts in medical emergencies; a Victorian-era version of credit cards; and how scientists are trying to add an eighth row to the periodic table of elements.People tune out facts and trust their guts in medical emergencies by Ke ... Show More
11m 5s
Jun 2024
Real Confidence Comes From Intention, Not Achievement
<p>Have you ever wondered what truly makes someone confident, even in the face of insecurities and challenges? Welcome back to The School of Greatness, in today's masterclass episode, we're diving deep into the essence of true inner strength with some of the world's top experts.< ... Show More
1h 13m
May 2025
Is Confidence A Myth? Ex-Secret agent on the secrets of body language
Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras breaks down the real science of human behaviour, showing how body language, tone, and subtle cues reveal what people are truly thinking. She shares the secrets behind detecting deception, mastering interviews, and why true authority come ... Show More
46m 31s
Dec 2021
Why Limits Make You Lash Out, Cash vs Cards, Odds of Dying
Learn why you act irrationally when your freedom is threatened; why you spend more with your credit card than you do when you use cash; and how statisticians calculate the probability of dying from something.The stories in this episode originally aired July 29, 2018 “Odds of Dyin ... Show More
13m 12s
Apr 2024
How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident
<p>Do you want to know how to talk to anyone with ease and confidence? </p><p>In this episode, you will learn science-backed psychological tricks to be more successful, charismatic, and influential today.</p><p>Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of The Science of People, a behavi ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 2023
Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident
<p>In this episode, you’re getting a crash course in 13 essential hacks that will help you be more successful, and they’re backed by surprising research out of Princeton.</p><p> </p><p>Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of the behavior lab The Science of People, a behavioral inve ... Show More
53m 7s