Episode 013

When Anxiety Takes Away Your Words:

The Science of Language & Communication

Hosted by Jeremy de Tolly, featuring Ryan Nefdt

About this Episode

Are you able to articulate your own value, and sell yourself effectively?

Do you struggle to communicate your value, win opportunities, or persuade others, even when you genuinely have something worthwhile to offer?

In this episode of Radiant Voices, Jeremy de Tolly sits down with ethical persuasion expert and author Patrick van der Burght to explore the psychology behind decision-making and why most people unknowingly communicate in ways that create uncertainty instead of confidence.

Patrick explains how our brains really make decisions, why persuasion is fundamentally different from manipulation, and how anyone can learn practical communication skills that lead to more trust, stronger relationships, and more "yes" moments.

Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a team, pitching an idea, running a business, or simply trying to persuade your kid to eat more vegetables, this conversation will completely change how you think about influence.

You will learn:

● How to sell yourself (and sell great ideas)

● The difference between persuasion and manipulation

● Why people often don't say "no," they simply don't decide

● The science behind how our brains make decisions

● Daniel Kahneman's System 1 and System 2 thinking

● The 7 Universal Principles of Ethical Persuasion

● How to build trust before asking for commitment

● Why social proof, authority and reciprocity are so powerful

● Common communication mistakes that cost opportunities

● How to communicate your value with authenticity