PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS To Be More Attractive & Charismatic | Vanessa Van Edwards

PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS To Be More Attractive & Charismatic | Vanessa Van Edwards

Author: Sean Kim January 7, 2025 Duration: 2:20:59

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator and the founder of Science of People, a research lab focused on human behavior. She is the author of the best-selling book Cues: Master the Secret Language Communication and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and TEDx. Through her courses, workshops, and speaking engagements, Vanessa helps individuals and organizations improve their social skills, communication, and professional success of Charismatic.


In our conversation, we discuss:

(00:00) – Sean and Vanessa’s Catch-up

(01:00) – Personalities and Communication Styles

(05:47) – Neuroticism

(12:24) – Distinction Between AI and Humans in Conversations

(17:59) – Warmth of Communication and Competence

(20:30) – In-person Conversations

(25:27) – Scent

(33:26) – Reading Signals for Trust

(51:39) – Improving Self-talk

(59:06) – Vanessa’s Book

(1:06:51) – Conversation Cues

(1:28:13) – Online Dating

(1:37:00) – Physical Dating

(1:48:00) – Approaching Someone You Don’t Know

(1:54:54) – People Skills Can Be Taught

(2:01:09) – First Impressions

(2:12:47) – Silence


Learn more about Vanessa:

https://www.scienceofpeople.com

https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards 


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Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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