From overcoming dyslexia and autism to becoming a renowned profiler, Susan Ibitz's journey is nothing short of inspiring. But just when you think you know her story, an unexpected twist takes you by surprise. In this episode, Bill and Susan talk about the power of interpreting body language and micro-expressions for impactful communication, discovering her transformative path toward becoming a human behavior hacker and financial consultant, mastering investing principles like buying low, selling high, keeping costs in check, diversification, and staying tenacious. They also talk about recognizing the importance of crafting a retirement plan and starting to save sooner rather than later.

Meet Susan Ibitz, a human behavior hacker who has spent her life mastering the art of reading people and understanding body language. Susan's unique background includes traveling the world with her diplomat father, immersing herself in various cultures, and learning multiple languages. After discovering her passion for profiling, she went on to study with experts like Paul Ekman and Robert Cialdini. Susan's expertise has led her to work with top financial advisors, helping them improve their communication skills and better connect with their clients. Get ready to learn from this fascinating expert on body language and micro-expressions!

Find more of her at: https://humanbehaviorlab.com/

Show notes:

[1:08] Susan’s superpower

[6:40] Proving someone wrong and proving yourself right

[12:38] On reading situations

[17:51] The problem with being so aware

[25:15] Getting caught in a lie

[31:00] Understanding behavior through eye contact and body language

[36:10] How to connect with Susan and find out more of Susan

[40:52] A question for Bill: numbers and podcasting

[43:34] Outro

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