Brainfluence

Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of Science of People, where she teaches entrepreneurs, businesses, and trillion-dollar companies how to grow their businesses using science-based people skills. She is also the author of the bestselling book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.

In this episode, Vanessa explains how to assume familiarity when meeting new people—whether in person or online—to make an immediate connection with them. Listen in to learn how to start a conversation without making the other person feel awkward and how to make a positive, long-lasting first impression.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3aNIOaQ 

Direct download: BRAINFLUENCE334.mp3
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You are probably asking for more favors than you realize. Think about it: How often are you reaching out to schedule a meeting, get an order, or get another person to do something that will ultimately benefit you? Even the emails you send and phone calls you make likely have a favor request embedded in them.

So in this all-new solo episode, I'm offering nine ways to boost your success rate when asking for favors—all based on science! Listen in to learn the importance of reciprocation, why it is beneficial to identify common interests with the person you are asking a favor from, and more.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/30YbcE6 

Direct download: BRAINFLUENCE333.mp3
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Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication speakers, theorists, and coaches. He has been commissioned by Fortune 50 companies to write for CEOs and presidents alike. Nick’s latest book, Can You Hear Me?, is a guide to communicating effectively in a virtual world, via email, Zoom, webinars, and any other medium that makes emotions and meaning harder to convey.

In this episode, Nick shares the biggest mistakes he is seeing companies make during their virtual communications, as well as how to portray your friendliness through the written word—without facial expressions. Listen in to learn how to keep energy up and employees/colleagues engaged, how to make a video call visually pleasing, and more.

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2F0HB4r 

Direct download: BRAINFLUENCE332.mp3
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*Original air date: May 11, 2017.*

In this rare solo episode of the podcast, I'm running through the top 10 science-based headshot hacks you should use. Whether you are choosing a headshot for professional bio pages, your own website, or social media, these tips will help. Scientists have thoroughly analyzed the specific headshot and profile photo factors that will help you project intelligence, trustworthiness, and friendliness. You only get one chance at a first impression, make it count!

You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2pwPUIu  

Direct download: BRAINFLUENCE331.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

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