The Art of Charm

The Art of Charm

The Art of Charm is where self-motivated people, just like you, come to learn from the company’s coaches about to how to master human dynamics, relationships, and becoming your best self with the help of Johnny and AJ, the company’s founders. Johnny and AJ bring their 11 years of coaching experience from their famous Bootcamps, where they host clients in Los Angeles from all over the world and they share their stories, best practices and themselves on this weekly podcast. Not only does The Art of Charm help everyday people, including active members of the military, learn how to become higher performers, better spouses, partners, and coworkers, they dig deep into human behavior, the science behind it, and demystify what we do and why we do it.

Episodes

Why Flaws Make You More Likable | Richard Shotton

October 27, 2025 • 65 mins
What makes people trust you faster, remember your message longer, and say “yes” more often? Behavioral science has the answers. In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with behavioral science expert and author Richard Shotton to break down the psychological tactics behind persuasion, trust, and influence that anyone—not just brands—can use. From the power of concrete language to the pratfall effect, messenger bias, social proof, a...
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The Spy’s Secret to Instant Trust | Social Intel Brief

October 23, 2025 • 13 mins
Most networking advice tells you to “be nice” — but nice is forgettable. In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the three hidden signals spies use to win rooms, open doors fast, and build influence without small talk. You’ll learn how to spot the leader signal (who really runs the room), the wish signal (what someone quietly wants), and the fence signal (what they’re protecting). These micro-signals determine who gets remembered, t...
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3 Reasons You Need a Personal Brand Now | Goldie Chan

October 20, 2025 • 65 mins
What if the fastest way to future-proof your career isn’t networking — it’s owning your story? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Goldie Chan, Forbes columnist and "Oprah of LinkedIn" as named by Huffington Post, to unpack how personal branding creates opportunities long before résumés do. Goldie shares how she went from shy creator to “The Oprah of LinkedIn,” why introverts have a unique advantage in today’s attention e...
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The 90-Second Bonding Loop | Social Intel Brief

October 16, 2025 • 20 mins
Ever had a five-minute conversation that felt like you’d known someone for years? That’s not luck — it’s a loop. In this short, high-impact episode, AJ and Johnny break down the 90-second formula for instant connection. You’ll learn how to spot subtle “bids” for attention, validate emotional cues, and shift conversations from surface-level small talk to real trust and rapport. This isn’t networking fluff — it’s a science-backed co...
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The Secret to Beating Burnout | Steven Kotler

October 13, 2025 • 74 mins
What if peak performance isn’t about superhumans — but about biology? In this powerful conversation, AJ and Johnny sit down with New York Times bestselling author and flow researcher Steven Kotler to reveal why we’re all hardwired for the extraordinary. From 1990s action sports to neuroscience labs, Steven breaks down the science of flow, how communities amplify creativity, and how you can unlock heightened focus, creativity, and r...
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The Ancient Formula for Modern Influence — Cicero’s Secret to Magnetic Persuasion | Social Intel Brief

October 9, 2025 • 11 mins
What if the secret to modern influence was 2,000 years old? In this episode of Social Intelligence Brief, AJ and Johnny uncover Cicero’s three-step formula for magnetic persuasion—a framework so powerful it once stopped riots and still drives billion-dollar pitches today. Drawing on ancient rhetoric, neuroscience, and modern leadership psychology, they reveal how to frame problems, layer reasoning, and close with intensity—the tim...
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Luck Isn’t Random—It’s Designed | Judd B. Kessler

October 6, 2025 • 59 mins
Why do some people always seem “lucky” while others miss out? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Wharton economics professor Judd Kessler, author of Lucky by Design, to reveal the hidden rules that govern life’s most important markets—from dating to job hunting to Taylor Swift tickets. These “choose me” markets don’t run on money alone; they run on signals, timing, and strategy. You’ll learn why signaling interest often ...
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Hack Your Confidence with Body Language | Social Intel Brief

October 2, 2025 • 10 mins
What if confidence wasn’t in your head, but in your posture? In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science of body language and embodied cognition—how standing tall, opening your chest, and taking up space sends powerful signals to your brain and to everyone around you. Backed by psychology research, they show how posture isn’t just a reflection of mood—it actively creates it. You’ll discover why slumped shoulders and “phone p...
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3 Viral Mental Health Myths Debunked | Joe Nucci

September 29, 2025 • 60 mins
Are we drowning in psychobabble? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with psychotherapist and author Joe Nucci to debunk the viral mental health myths dominating social media. From the overuse of “trauma” and “gaslighting” to the idea that everyone needs therapy, Joe exposes how pop-psychology has blurred the lines between real treatment and trendy jargon. They dig into why therapy has become a status symbol, how diagnoses are...
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Why High-Value People Don’t Avoid Conflict | Social Intel Brief

September 25, 2025 • 11 mins
Why do some people command instant respect without saying a word? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the four high value signals that separate quiet authority from desperate posturing. Respect isn’t about aggression, volume, or proving you belong—it’s about presence. With research from Harvard and Frame Strength studies, they unpack how calmness, cooperation, congruent body language, and responsibility change the way people see ...
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How to Use Emotions as Data | Dr. Marc Brackett

September 22, 2025 • 61 mins
What if your emotions weren’t problems to fix, but signals to guide you? Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling, joins AJ and Johnny to break down why most of us were never taught real emotional regulation—and how to finally build it. Marc shares the RULER framework (Recognize, Understand, Label, Express, Regulate) and explains wh...
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The Hidden Language of Laughter | Social Intel Brief

September 18, 2025 • 8 mins
What if laughter wasn’t just fun—but a social superpower? In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science of laughter and why it’s one of the strongest signals of connection, trust, and influence. Far more than a reaction to humor, laughter is a primal bonding mechanism that makes you more memorable, likable, and magnetic. They break down why people laugh even when nothing’s funny, how laughter spreads through mirror neurons, an...
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How to Connect Deeper in Minutes | Charles Duhigg

September 15, 2025 • 54 mins
Why do some people make every conversation better? Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg (Supercommunicators, The Power of Habit) returns to reveal the science behind connection that anyone can learn. In this conversation with AJ and Johnny, Charles explains why “super communicators” aren’t extroverts or natural charmers—they’re people who consistently use a handful of skills that make others feel smart, heard...
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3 Low-Value Behaviors That Quietly Kill Your Respect | Social Intelligence Brief

September 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Ever wonder why people don’t take you seriously—even when you’re smart and hardworking? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the three most common low value signals that quietly repel respect: being supplicative (begging for approval), combative (using force or intimidation), and competitive (constantly one-upping). Backed by research from UCLA, Harvard, and game theory, they explain how these blind spots sabotage influence and co...
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How to Leverage Status for Career Growth | Toby Stuart

September 8, 2025 • 49 mins
Why do some people rise effortlessly while others go unnoticed? Toby E. Stuart, Leo Helzel Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, joins AJ and Johnny to reveal how social status—not just talent—shapes careers, opportunities, and success. Drawing from decades of research on social networks and status dynamics, Toby explains why recognition compounds like interest, why affiliation...
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Why High-Value People Don’t Avoid Conflict | Social Intel Brief

September 4, 2025 • 14 mins
Do you avoid conflict—or use it to grow your influence? In this episode, AJ and Johnny share a science-backed framework for conflict resolution that transforms tense moments into opportunities for trust and leadership. Drawing on John Gottman’s research on relationships and Google’s Project Aristotle findings on high-performing teams, they reveal why conflict isn’t a problem to eliminate—it’s a chance to deepen respect and build lo...
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The Truth About Psychological Safety | Colin M Fisher

September 1, 2025 • 52 mins
Why do brilliant individuals so often create dysfunctional groups? AJ and Johnny sit down with organizational behavior professor Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, to unpack the science of collaboration and why most teams achieve less than the sum of their parts. From the rise of individualism to the misunderstood role of psychological safety, Colin explains why we get group projects wrong—and what it really takes to crea...
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The Magnetic Entrance: Why Charisma Isn’t About Being Loud

August 28, 2025 • 16 mins
What if your charisma started before you even spoke a word? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal how to make a magnetic entrance—one that commands attention, sparks curiosity, and creates an instant window of opportunity. Drawing on Princeton research showing impressions form in just a tenth of a second, they unpack why body language and micro-behaviors matter more than anything you say. You’ll learn the difference between the “n...
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Playing It Safe Holds You Back | Elizabeth Weingarten

August 25, 2025 • 52 mins
What if the very questions keeping you up at night were the key to moving forward? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with author Elizabeth Weingarten to challenge the tired advice to “embrace uncertainty” and show how reframing it as an invitation—not a problem—unlocks growth in career, relationships, and life. Drawing from her book How to Fall in Love with Questions, she shares how patience, courage, curiosity, and community...
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The Social Domino Effect [Social Intelligence Brief]

August 21, 2025 • 12 mins
What if the biggest wins in your career, relationships, and social life didn’t require three separate strategies? In this episode, AJ and Johnny reveal the Social Domino Effect—how one small, high-leverage shift can cascade into success across every domain of your life. They unpack why confidence, chemistry, and connection all draw from the same meta-skills, why social capital compounds like financial capital, and how to identify ...
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