EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 20 MIN
Too Close for Comfort - Proxemics And Reading Spatial Cues
from Maximize Your Influence · host Kurt Mortensen
Proxemics is an overlooked tool in persuasion. When you understand how to use the space between you and another person, you create instant trust, lower resistance, and dramatically increase your ability to influence outcomes. Proxemics is the study of how humans use and perceive personal space during interactions. It reveals the invisible "bubbles" we all maintain around ourselves and shows how those distances communicate trust, power, comfort, and relationship status without a single word being spoken. In sales and persuasion, proxemics is used to create psychological safety, signal that you're on the same team, and make your words land with greater impact. When you master the distance between you and the other person, you influence more effectively because people feel respected and understood instead of pressured or invaded. Start understanding space to build faster trust and close more deals. Maximize Your Influence Podcasts Persuade With Power Kurt Mortensen 111 Sales Hacks Special
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