Top Psychologist: How to INFLUENCE Anyone (Mahin Kohneh)

In this episode of Gross Potential, I sat down with psychologist Mahin Kohneh to break down the unwritten rules of influence — the psychological forces that shape trust, attraction, identity, and human behavior.Mahin explains how naming emotions builds instant trust, how identity labeling changes behavior, and why most people struggle with influence because they focus on themselves instead of others.If you want to understand people better, this episode exploring human nature will change the game for you...00:00:00: Why Understanding Human Nature Changes Everything00:03:00: How Childhood Shapes Identity00:15:06: Parent Dynamics That Define Adult Relationships00:18:04: Why We’re Attracted to the Wrong People00:20:57: The Psychology of Trust & Connection00:23:59: How to Make a Powerful First Impression00:33:17: Why Positive Observations Build Instant Rapport00:36:18: What Real Connection Actually Feels Like00:37:01: Understanding Emotions in Conversation00:40:15: Why Naming Emotions Builds Trust00:42:30: How Identity Labeling Changes Behavior00:49:11: Overcoming Social Anxiety00:56:50: The Likeability Shift (Focus on Others)01:01:25: Non-Verbal Cues That Signal Confidence01:11:50: Influence & Persuasion Explained01:12:16: How to Make People Open Up Naturally01:21:09: Ethical Persuasion (Not Manipulation)01:32:52: Active Listening & Genuine CuriosityConnect with Mahin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahinkohneh/Connect with Anthony:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonygross_/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-gross8/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_anthonygrossPersonal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@anthony-grossFollow Gross Potential Everywhere Else!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gross.potential/ Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grosspotentialX: https://x.com/gross_potential