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First impressions happen fast—and they feel accurate. But they’re often wrong.

In this episode, we break down why your brain forms snap judgments within seconds, and why it then works hard to defend them—even when they’re flawed. From the Thatcher effect to the halo effect, you’ll see how easily perception can be distorted. This shows up everywhere: job interviews, leadership, meetings, dating, even walking on stage. Before a single word is spoken, people have already made up their mind.

The problem isn’t that we judge. That’s human. The problem is believing we’re right.

We explore how these fast judgments shape behaviour, relationships, and decisions—and what you can do to interrupt them.

What you can do:

• Pause your judgment and delay the story

• Be intentional about the signals you send

• Stay curious longer than feels natural

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