Body language!!! That’s the topic of today’s show. Vicky hates talking on the phone for this very reason—she can’t see you. So much gets lost in translation when you’re unable to see people’s faces and bodies. There are also unconscious signals you’re sending to others by the way you stand, walk, and look. On the show, Vicky shares ways you can appear more genuine and confident through your body language.
Key Takeaways:
[3:35] Some people just have a presence, an energy, about themselves.
[4:25] Isn’t it amazing that we’re alive today? It’s chaos out there in nature!!!
[7:30] Vicky hates talking to people on the phone because she can’t see their faces and read their body language.
[10:05] Do you know when the first emoticon was invented?
[14:55] Your face has telltale signs when you don’t understand something.
[20:25] When you’re giving a speech, look at your audience! It conveys confidence!
[22:35] How much eye contact is too much eye contact? Tune in next week to find out!
[24:30] Really check and understand why what you’re talking about is important. It will make you feel more confident during your presentation.
[25:35] Did you know posture can improve your mood?
[28:20] Cultivate a habit of people watching to see how they behave.
[30:00] Would you like your questions answered? Send Vicky and Joe a bottle of gin! (Just kidding.) Feel free to email Vicky.
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Vicky’s Business For Superheroes Book
On today’s episode, Vicky and Joe share their thoughts on what makes a person charismatic. If you’re not charismatic at all, don’t worry! Charisma can be learned! Vicky and Joe discuss ways you can become a more charismatic, more confident person and why several leaders often have this trait built into them.
Key Takeaways:
[2:10] What’s the worst thing that could happen during a dance competition? Well...let Vicky tell you.
[4:25] Despite the setbacks, Vicky won her first pole dancing competition!
[7:25] What famous people can you think of that have charisma?
[9:55] Let’s back up, what is charisma?
[12:20] Public service announcement: Don’t buy Maybelline makeup products as they still test on animals. Vicky loves Urban Decay products.
[14:25] The good news is you can learn how to be charismatic.
[17:00] What are some of the things charismatic people do very well?
[19:25] It took Vicky a while to recognize that she was a leader to her superhero group.
[20:30] To be a leader and to run a successful business, you need to be a little arrogant and a little bit confident.
[22:35] What can you do if you don’t feel confident?
[26:00] Many charismatic people are also very kind people.
[30:00] Remember, life is a work in progress.
[30:35] Do you have any questions you’d like to ask Vicky? She’ll answer them on the podcast!
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Vicky and Joe discuss some of their favourite stories on this week’s podcast. Why are stories so important? Well, because we are wired for them. Nobody really remembers the facts and figures, but we do remember the story behind it. Stories help people picture themselves with a brighter future and this is one of the many reasons why you need to be telling stories in your business to have your customers take action!
Key Takeaways:
[2:10] This week’s podcast is all about storytelling.
[2:45] What are some of Joe’s favourite stories?
[4:00] What are some of Vicky’s favourite stories?
[6:55] Vicky hated history when she was in uni. It was awful and boring.
[8:35] However, you can fix ‘boring’ subjects really easily if you had a teacher who was a really good story teller. The same applies to your business!
[11:55] Stories are part of our evolutionary makeup.
[13:40] When we tell a story, we help people see a brighter future.
[16:20] Our brains don’t actually distinguish between reading an experience vs. actually having that experience in real life.
[17:35] Very few people are able to remember facts and figures, but almost everyone remembers the story.
[20:25] You need to get people to feel things, and stories help you do that.
[22:00] Shout out to Eric, Vicky’s audio editor!
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