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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · September 10, 2026 · 2h 26m

Likeability Expert: Stop Doing This, It’s Why People Quietly Avoid You! | Vanessa Van Edwards

Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards returns to decode the psychology of connection. She explains why autopilot social scripts kill rapport, reveals a three‑level conversational blueprint for going deep fast, and shares body‑language techniques to project warmth and competence. Using her newest book Conversation, she gives a science‑backed primer on charisma, turn‑taking, and the story archetypes that shape every interaction.

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The Conversation Blueprint00:06:46
Van Edwards introduces a three‑level framework for moving conversations from surface talk to genuine connection.
The Autopilot Trap00:35:37
Scripted questions like 'How are you?' and 'What do you do?' destroy connection by keeping the interaction on social autopilot.

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