EPISODE · Sep 24, 2026 · 13 MIN
Lessons - How to Make People Like You Before You Say a Word | Vanessa Van Edwards - Science of People Founder & Author of Captivate and Cues
from Success Story with Scott Clary
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this "Lessons" episode, Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of Captivate and Cues, breaks down the science behind charisma and what makes people trust, like, and connect with us. She explains why warmth and competence are the two key traits behind strong first impressions, how small communication cues influence the way others perceive us, and why balancing passion, credibility, and reliability is essential for building trust. Vanessa also explores practical ways to signal warmth and competence through words, body language, voice, and visual presentation, offering actionable strategies for becoming more charismatic in professional and personal interactions. ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/5exRJLWF0T8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vanessa-van-edwards-bestselling-author-speaker-creator/id1484783544 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G4ZBaVnRslaOyDTFHQzaI ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary
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