Communication Skills: Learn the TRUTH Behind the Lies You Have Been Told About Body Language With Legend Blake Eastman

How Can I help you? In this episode of the Legend Effect Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Blake Eastman, former professional poker player and the founder of the Nonverbal Group,  a behavioral research and education company teaching people to better communicate and thrive in social interactions. They delve into Blake’s journey to becoming the human behavior and communications expert he is, effective communication skills, the hard-earned lessons he got when his father was diagnosed with ALS, behind the scenes stories, and, of course, poker. The discussion emphasizes the complexity and subjectivity of communication and how any transformation must start from within. Blake provides tips that will help you communicate like the legend that you are right away, insights into the world of professional poker, and unveils the truth behind the lies we’re told about how human behavior. Episode Breakdown: 02:18 The truth behind the scenes of Slate’s viral article on Blake 04:22 Blake’s intense teaching schedule 05:20 A quick rise and journey of mistakes and lessons 09:06 Becoming an adjunct professor at CUNY 12:24 Why a JD MBA and academia just wasn’t for Blake 16:54 The questions Blake is trying to answer  20:22 How his family and early years influenced his path   24:01 Navigating the serious challenge of a parent with ALS 27:31 Hard-earned lessons 30:03 The truth behind statistics and blank statements about human behavior  33:05 How Blake approaches research as an entrepreneur 39:54 Tips to help you communicate more effectively today 41:27 The Flaw Finder 5000 43:43 Biggest barriers to truly transforming your social skills 45:01 Why people are committing to a full year of transformation 48:09 Insights into the world of poker 52:24 Tips to win a home poker game 54:18 The role of poker in Blake’s life 56:36 When Blake  placed 4th at a WSOP Main Event 1:01:33 The funny story behind Blake’s run-in with the IRS 1:04:33 Finding  the magic and beauty of what makes people effective 1:07:00 A letter to Blake’s younger self From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn  Youtube  X Facebook  Instagram  Sign up for The Behavioralist Newsletter by Blake. Check out the Slate article Howie mentions. Charisma is a Skill: Get your FREE copy of the Charisma Tactical Toolkit. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.