How to Read Anyone Instantly & Spot Red Flags | Vanessa Van Edwards (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: March 2, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive deep and come out stronger. Today, I'm beyond thrilled to bring you the incredible Vanessa Van Edwards, the charming citizen scientist on understanding people and reading cues like a pro.

Guys, if you've ever found yourself blindsided on a date, at an interview, or any high-stakes situation feeling like, “What did I miss?” you've got to stick around because Vanessa is here to break it all down for us. Trust me, you won't want to miss a single word of this.

We're diving headfirst into how decoding those tiny, invisible signals can make an epic difference in your life. This isn't just body language 101, folks—Vanessa is flipping it up and showing us how to become the cue masters of warmth and competence, to really connect with people and avoid those major ‘WTF just happened’ moments.

Ladies, you know I'm all about those tactical tips that we can start using right NOW. Whether you're trying to ace that job interview, land a second date, or just be more of a badass in your everyday interactions, Vanessa's got your back with super practical insight that'll leave you thinking, “Where was this information when I needed it?”

SHOWNOTES

00:00 "Intelligence Blindness"

05:30 Activating Neural Maps with Props

07:34 Enhancing Imagery for Better Perception

10:50 Reading People While Listening

14:01 Criticism of Nodding in Videos

16:25 Engagement Cues in Communication

21:43 It's Okay to Not Be Okay

22:11 Understanding Lower Lid Flex

25:51 Questioning vs. Authoritative Voice Tone

29:52 "Siminoff's Shark Tank Entrance Mistake"

33:05 Unveiling Hidden Social Rules

35:11 Digital Intimacy and Awkwardness

40:04 Pitch Strategy: Entering the Shark Zone

43:07 Decoding Cues with Context & Clusters

45:29 Interpreting Nonverbal Cue Clusters

47:37 Contempt Predicts Divorce in Couples

50:55 "Creating Safe Spaces for Emotions"

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