EP 16: THIS Body Language Move Kills Deals & THIS Tiny Brain Hack Saves Them

25/06/2025 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 16
EP 16: THIS Body Language Move Kills Deals & THIS Tiny Brain Hack Saves Them

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Ever left a meeting thinking it went great… only to get ghosted?What if I told you your client’s crossed legs were the first red flag — and you missed it?In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Janine Driver (yep, that’s me — body language expert and corporate trainer to the Fortune 100) breaks down the subtle but powerful body cue that determines if a deal will close… or collapse.Here’s the game-changing truth: 🦵 When legs cross, deals pause. 🪑 When legs open, decisions happen.You’ll hear:🧠 The neuroscience behind leg crossing — and why it shuts down logic and dopamine (your deal-making BFFs).🚨 The 4 brain responses triggered by a crossed leg during high-stakes conversations.💰 The $1.8M boardroom moment I nearly blew — and how I turned it around with one brain-based move.🎬 Hollywood scenes that (accidentally) show this in action — from The Pursuit of Happyness to Damages.🔥 5 body-based strategies to reset a stalled conversation and get things flowing again (no manipulation, just science).Whether you’re leading a sales team, pitching to investors, hiring a new exec, or navigating a tough parenting talk — this episode gives you the keys to decode crossed legs and turn tension into traction.Support the show🎥 Watch me break down these microexpressions on YouTube: Janine Driver YouTube Channel📱 Follow for more: @newbodylanguage on Instagram, @bodylanguageinstiture on TikTok & Janine Driver on Facebook💡 Want to take your people-reading skills to the next level?Join my live group class or book a 1-on-1 masterclass at www.janinedriver.com!