The Silent Assassin | Vanessa Clements, Player 017 [Ep. 10]

In Squid Game: The Challenge, the loudest players often went home first. But Vanessa Clements (Player 17)—a lobster fisher from Canada—survived all the way to the Final 4 by mastering the art of being the "Long Lost Puppy." In this episode of Squid Strengths, I sit down with Vanessa to decode the hidden strategies that the Netflix edit missed. From the physics-breaking technique she used to survive the Dice game to the psychological maneuvering that won her the Marbles round before it even started, Vanessa reveals how she played a near-perfect game from the shadows. We also uncover the massive secret she kept during the Boiler Room challenge, a hidden advantage that kept her safe while the rest of us panicked. Using the CliftonStrengths framework, we analyze her fascinating "Silent Assassin" profile: A rare combination of Harmony (#1) and Command (#5). How does someone who hates conflict take total control of a room when survival is on the line? In this episode, we decode: The "Lobster Fisher" Mindset: How working in the frozen tundra prepared her for the dorms. Mingle Uncut: The chaotic reality of the game that the "calm" TV edit didn't show. The Marbles Strategy: Vanessa shares her strategy by leveraging game theory and her opponent's psychology. The Dice Hack: The specific "flat roll" physics strategy she used to control the board. The Boiler Room Secret: Revealing the "Protection Box" advantage she hid from the other players. The Final 4 Paradox: Why her greatest strength (Harmony) might have been her downfall at the final dinner. Featured Strengths: Harmony: Building safety through consensus. Command: Taking charge in high-pressure vacuums (like Mingle). Activator: The instinct to move now (like Red Light Green Light). About the Guest: Vanessa Clements (Player 17) is a lobster fisherman from Canada and a Final 4 contestant on Squid Game: The Challenge. Known for her quiet resilience and stoic gameplay, she proved that you don't need to be the loudest in the room to control the game. IG: @vanessaclementz About the Host: I'm Bryant, a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach and Player 164 on Squid Game: The Challenge. Squid Strengths is where we decode the psychology of survival and how players are wired to win.