This week’s guest on Women of Impact is Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral investigator, speaker and the national best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.

In this episode, she talks about how to set boundaries, how to be more likable, and how to talk to people at parties.

[Original air date: 4-17-19].

SHOW NOTES:

Tips for feeling less awkward at any event [03:08 ]

Why you should never "fake it til you make it" [07:14 ]

What to do when you feel anxious [11:17 ]

Why sharing your falls makes you more likable [15:34 ]

What makes people popular vs unpopular? [18:33 ]

A mental hack to get other people to impress you [21:13 ]

How to actually connect with people using 'hot buttons' [24:16 ]

Why saying no is harder for women than it is for men [26:15 ]

How to re-evaluate career motivation after having children [32:27 ]

Weighing the highs and lows of life after having children [38:28 ]

Why all of your relationships follow the same pattern [44:09 ]

Why knowing your love language can improve your relationships [47:32 ]

The power of "fill in the blank wishes" [50:34 ]

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