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14 Hacks to
Captivate
Anyone
with Vanessa Van Edwards
Author of Captivate
It’s an understatement to say
that people skills did not
come naturally to me. I had to
learn them the hard way, so I
could teach them to you the
easy way.
Human Behavior Hacking
Over the last eight years, I have developed shortcuts,
formulas, and blueprints for getting along with anyone. Our
unique approach has reached millions of students through
our online courses and in-person workshops.
My Promise:
I have streamlined all of our best findings into these
fourteen behavior hacks. They are simple, powerful
tools that you can use to level up your career, improve
your relationships, and increase your income.
HACK #1 The Social Game Plan
Every room is a map that can be hacked
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #2 Be a Triple Threat
There are three things you can do to make a killer
first impression
Guess…
We watched thousands of hours of TED Talks and found
the most popular TED Talkers used ____ hand gestures,
while the least popular TED talkers used ____ hand
gestures.
What do you think?
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
#2 Stand Like a Winner
It’s time to
Claim Your Space
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #3 Death to Small Talk
We don’t like, remember, or enjoy being around
boring people.
Turn your small talk into BIG talk with these 3 steps
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #4 Highlighting: The Platinum Rule
We remember people who make us feel good and
who make us want to be the best version of ourselves.
Treat others the way you would treat yourself. This
boosts memorability!
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #5 INTRIGUE: BE RIDICULOUSLY LIKABLE
We like people like us.
Always be on the lookout for ways to find connection with
others by saying, “Me too!” with the Thread Theory.
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #6 DECODE: UNCOVER HIDDEN EMOTIONS
Learn someone’s emotional intent behind their words by
learning and decoding the 7 universal microexpressions.
Unlock the secret superpower everyone has, but not
everyone knows how to use.
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
HACK #7 SOLVE: CRACK SOMEONE’S PERSONALITY
Get the best from people by speed-reading and solving
each individual’s Personality Puzzle.
The Big OCEAN is your key to truly understanding
anyone, and everyone, you meet.
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Captivate Slideshare Hacks
Bottom Line: Learning people skills will change your
life. By learning these skills and applying these methods
you will be able to engage anyone you meet in
memorable conversation. You will know how to leave a
lasting first impression with clients, colleagues, and
friends. And you will have more confidence, control, and
charisma in all of your interactions.
But Wait… There’s More!
These are just the first seven hacks
of Captivate. Learn the next seven
advanced hacks by getting a copy
of the book!
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Books-A-Million
If you loved Captivate we
would so appreciate it if you
wanted to leave a review of
the book on Amazon or
Goodreads!
Thank you! Sending a million
virtual hearts your way!

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Captivate Slideshare Hacks

  • 1. 14 Hacks to Captivate Anyone with Vanessa Van Edwards Author of Captivate
  • 2. It’s an understatement to say that people skills did not come naturally to me. I had to learn them the hard way, so I could teach them to you the easy way.
  • 3. Human Behavior Hacking Over the last eight years, I have developed shortcuts, formulas, and blueprints for getting along with anyone. Our unique approach has reached millions of students through our online courses and in-person workshops.
  • 4. My Promise: I have streamlined all of our best findings into these fourteen behavior hacks. They are simple, powerful tools that you can use to level up your career, improve your relationships, and increase your income.
  • 5. HACK #1 The Social Game Plan Every room is a map that can be hacked
  • 8. HACK #2 Be a Triple Threat There are three things you can do to make a killer first impression
  • 9. Guess… We watched thousands of hours of TED Talks and found the most popular TED Talkers used ____ hand gestures, while the least popular TED talkers used ____ hand gestures. What do you think?
  • 11. #2 Stand Like a Winner It’s time to Claim Your Space
  • 14. HACK #3 Death to Small Talk We don’t like, remember, or enjoy being around boring people. Turn your small talk into BIG talk with these 3 steps
  • 18. HACK #4 Highlighting: The Platinum Rule We remember people who make us feel good and who make us want to be the best version of ourselves. Treat others the way you would treat yourself. This boosts memorability!
  • 22. HACK #5 INTRIGUE: BE RIDICULOUSLY LIKABLE We like people like us. Always be on the lookout for ways to find connection with others by saying, “Me too!” with the Thread Theory.
  • 26. HACK #6 DECODE: UNCOVER HIDDEN EMOTIONS Learn someone’s emotional intent behind their words by learning and decoding the 7 universal microexpressions. Unlock the secret superpower everyone has, but not everyone knows how to use.
  • 30. HACK #7 SOLVE: CRACK SOMEONE’S PERSONALITY Get the best from people by speed-reading and solving each individual’s Personality Puzzle. The Big OCEAN is your key to truly understanding anyone, and everyone, you meet.
  • 34. Bottom Line: Learning people skills will change your life. By learning these skills and applying these methods you will be able to engage anyone you meet in memorable conversation. You will know how to leave a lasting first impression with clients, colleagues, and friends. And you will have more confidence, control, and charisma in all of your interactions.
  • 35. But Wait… There’s More! These are just the first seven hacks of Captivate. Learn the next seven advanced hacks by getting a copy of the book! Amazon Barnes and Noble Books-A-Million
  • 36. If you loved Captivate we would so appreciate it if you wanted to leave a review of the book on Amazon or Goodreads! Thank you! Sending a million virtual hearts your way!