Trust & First Impressions - Ex-Secret Service Agent Brad Beeler

Mastering Human Interaction: Insights from a Former US Secret Service Agent with Brad Beeler SUMMARY In this episode of Present Influence, host John Ball welcomes Brad Beeler, a former US Secret Service agent. Brad shares profound insights from his experiences in high-stakes environments to help decode human behaviour, build trust, and improve communication. Key topics discussed include the effectiveness and use of polygraph tests, the importance of congruent body language, effective first impressions, and the potent, often-overlooked influence tools like curiosity and respect. Brad also teases his upcoming book, 'Tell Me Everything,' which promises to delve deeper into these critical skills for anyone looking to enhance their influence and persuasion in personal and professional contexts. Get the free PDF with the full rundown of everything Brad talked about on the show; you don't even need to submit an email: CLICK HERE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Present Influence 00:09 Meet Brad Beeler: From Secret Service to Polygraph Expert 00:56 The Role and Effectiveness of Polygraph Tests 01:55 Brad's Journey and Insights into Human Behaviour 05:59 The Science of Body Language and Communication 10:58 Practical Tips for Presenters and Speakers 21:53 The Importance of First Impressions 25:56 Context and First Impressions 27:52 The Role of Lies in Social Interactions 28:53 Detecting Deception: Techniques and Tips 33:35 The Power of Social Media and Personal Information 38:40 Influence Principles in Action 43:27 Respect and Curiosity in Communication 45:35 Conclusion and Upcoming Book Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.