Blake Eastman on the Nuances of Nonverbal Communication and Decoding Human Behavior with Machine Learning
Blake Eastman is Founder and CEO of The Nonverbal Group, a behavioral research and education company founded in New York City in 2009. They conduct largescale studies on human behavior and are using a wide range of technologies to systematically deconstruct and improve human communication.
In this sprawling episode, Blake generously shares many of the key insights his elite clientele pay thousands of dollars to receive from him on a daily basis. This episode is our longest yet, but I think you'll agree that it flies by, and leaves you wanting more.
You will come away from this episode with a robust understanding of what constitutes effective nonverbal communication, as well as several powerful frameworks and tools for improving your communication immediately.
Blake is exactly the type of guest I fanaticized about conversing with when I launched this podcast. He is a true social athlete and an expert in his field. More impressively, Blake is a lifelong learner who is always probing the world for new insights in novel ways.
If you want to learn more about Blake and the awesome work he is doing at The Nonverbal Group, you can sign up for his free newsletter. This has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of email every week. Blake is also active on X (formerly Twitter), and is an excellent follow: @blakeeastman
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Nonverbal Communication is Nuanced & Contextual
12:40 - How Perceptions of Confidence Have Evolved Throughout the Years
17:12 - Using Video to Improve Nonverbal Communication
21:42 - Pursuing Comfort Instead of Confidence
29:24 - The Dark Arts of Nonverbal Communication
33:09 - Aligning Your Nonverbal Communication with Your Mission
38:02 - The Power of Video Journaling
42:31 - Finding Role Models for Nonverbal Communication
44:53 - Understanding and Reframing Your Nonverbal Baseline
1:05:23 - Future of Technology and Human Interaction
1:16:22 - Should We Be Worried About Generation Z?
1:24:08 - Rapid Fire Round: Quick Tips for Improving Nonverbal Communication
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