The Art of Charm

How To Read Body Language Like An FBI Agent


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In today’s episode, we cover body language with former FBI agents Jack Schafer and Joe Navarro, trust and body language expert Abbie Maroño, and CEO of The Behavior Company Anne Maartje Oud, some of the leading experts in body language.


We all possess the ability to read body language before we can form words, but in today’s world we seem to disregard this incredible ability early on, so what happened, why is it more important than ever, and what can you do to quickly relearn this invaluable skill?  

What to Listen For
  • Introduction – 0:00


  • Why we (now) suck at reading body language – 3:01
  • How did we get so bad at reading body language in the west when we’re born with this ability?
  • What is the only thing you can do to change a first impression?
  • How do you build trust rapidly and effectively?

    • What makes sincere human connection – 11:22
    • What are the 3 components you need to build a sincere human connection? 

      • FBI advice for introverts – 23:01
      • When approaching a group of people, how do you know who is easiest to talk to?
      • How do you know if you’re making someone uncomfortable and what can you do to make the other person comfortable?

        • Body language myths – 31:25
        • What are the biggest misconceptions people have about body language?

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