Richard Wiseman
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Richard Wiseman is a British psychologist, author, and professor known for research and public communication on psychology, luck, deception, and unusual human behavior. The excerpt references a study associated with him concerning smiling or social behavior.
2 episodes featuring Richard Wiseman
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Vanessa Van Edwards links confidence to posture, language, and energy
The episode reframes confidence as a set of observable behaviors and deliberate choices that can improve connection without demanding constant performance.
Sep 26, 2026 · 1h 31m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Vanessa Van Edwards maps the hidden mechanics of better conversation
As technology and loneliness reduce everyday connection, conversational skill increasingly shapes trust, leadership, relationships, and wellbeing.
Sep 10, 2026 · 2h 27m