Body Language Expert: 6 Psychological Tricks to Turn Awkwardness into Confidence

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.

Today, Mel is bringing back one of the most tactical and empowering conversations ever on The Mel Robbins Podcast, with a brand-new introduction and new insights for right now.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, bestselling author, and the founder of Science of People, a behavior lab that studies high achievers and the science of confidence, charisma, communication, and body language. She also teaches at Harvard University’s Professional and Executive Development program.

Her research shows that your body is communicating before you ever say a word.

And with a few simple changes, you can start showing up with more confidence immediately.

You’ll learn exactly what to do with your shoulders, your hands, your voice, and even where you stand in a room so you feel less awkward and more powerful.

You’ll also learn why some conversations feel effortless while others fall flat, how highly influential people communicate differently, and the small psychological cues that can help you connect with almost anyone.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The best place to stand at a networking event if you do not know anyone

-Why standing near the entrance is one of the worst places to meet people

-The conversation starter that never works