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Discover how your face plays a significant role in communication and the perception of your podcast audience. Learn how managing your facial expressions can enhance engagement and improve the way people listen to you.Key Points• Your face is an essential aspect of your outward appearance and communicates your messaging faster than anything else.• Psychological evidence suggests that the face you present to others has a profound impact on how they perceive your communication.• Only 8% of communication is verbal, emphasizing the importance of your facial expressions.• Starting conversations with a grumpy face sets a negative tone, while a bored expression can alienate podcast guests.• Controlling your facial reactions during podcasting helps maintain engagement and connection with your audience.• Making silly faces in the mirror is a valuable exercise to manage your facial expressions and improve reactions in videos or podcasts.• Exploring and understanding your natural look in the mirror can reveal potential improvements in how people perceive you.Best Quotes00:32 - 00:40• "The look you have on your face in any given day, in any given conversation is something that is picked up on people faster than a brand identity."00:54 - 01:04• "There is a ton of psychological evidence that the face that you present to people makes a huge impact on how they perceive your messaging."02:33 - 02:40• "Take a look at yourself in the mirror and see what you see. It is a worthwhile exercise."Connect with our host, Brian Mattocks:LinkedInEmailSchedule a Free Podcast Consult