The Mel Robbins Podcast

Body Language Expert: 6 Psychological Tricks to Turn Awkwardness into Confidence

September 26, 2026·1h 22m·7-min readsoloself improvement
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True confidence is not something you're born with—it's a skill built through deliberate body language, energy management, and intentional communication. By mastering six psychological tricks—from how you hold your body to how you label people and tasks—you can transform shyness, awkwardne

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Vanessa Van Edwards

solo on The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Mel RobbinsVanessa Van Edwards

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The Pygmalion Effect

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Science of People

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ABCD Productivity Method

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Richard Wiseman's smoothie spill studyVan Sloan's high school likability study

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