Let me guess—there’s someone in your life (maybe at work, maybe at home, maybe at the dog park) who makes you silently wonder: “What is their deal?” Before you write them off, let me toss you a communication lifeline: maybe it’s not what they’re saying—it’s what they’re not saying. Because here’s the deal: we are communicating ALL. THE. TIME. Even when we’re silent. Especially when we’re silent. In fact, research shows that people form a first impression of you in under 4 minutes—and most of that impression comes from non-verbal communication. So today, we’re diving into the powerful world of Connection Cues—those subtle signals you send without even opening your mouth. Body language, facial expressions, eye contact, even your silence… it all speaks volumes. You ready? Let’s break down how to make your body talk (in a good way) with six simple connection cues.

Welcome back to the Magnetic Communication podcast — I’m Sandy Gerber, and today we’re diving into the real-world tools that will instantly improve how you communicate at work. If you’ve ever felt like your emails are being ignored, your message isn’t landing with your team, or you're just not being heard the way you want to be — this episode is for you. We’re going to explore four powerful, proven communication tools — each one quick to use and wildly effective. These are the same tools I teach in workshops and share in my reels, and today I’m putting them all together in one magnetic episode. These tools are small, but they create massive shifts — in how people respond to you, in how teams perform, and in how confident you feel showing up as a communicator. These tools are small, but they create massive shifts — in how people respond to you, in how teams perform, and in how confident you feel showing up as a communicator. Let’s jump in.

Ever find yourself irritated by someone at work or home and wonder, “What’s their deal?” We’ve all been there—staring across a meeting table or kitchen island, trying to make sense of someone’s reaction that just… doesn’t make sense to us. Here’s the truth: when you shift from frustration to curiosity, everything changes. You unlock one of the most powerful communication tools we have—connection. Because when you’re curious, you stop assuming. You start discovering. You begin to see what motivates others. What makes them tick. What makes them tune out. And that’s where empathy—and even influence—starts to happen. So today, I want to give you a practical, proven way to boost your communication skills. Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or navigating relationships, this tool can help you engage more deeply and create meaningful, magnetic connections.

ThoughtFlow™ - Today, we’re diving into what it is, why it matters, and how shifting it can make you more confident, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent. Hey, you. Quick question: What was the very first thing you said to yourself this morning? Was it:

• “Ugh, I should have gone to bed earlier…”
• “Why do I look so puffy? I look terrible”
• “I have so much work to do I don’t know how I will get it all done.”

• “Why Did I Say That in the Meeting?”
• “Am I Even Good at My Job?”
• “What’s That Weird Noise My Car is Making?”
• “Does My Boss Secretly Hate Me?”
• “I Forgot to Reply to That Text…”

If you’ve ever struggled to express yourself, felt unheard in a relationship, second-guessed what you said in a meeting, or wished people actually listened when you spoke —you’re in the right place. This podcast is all about learning to communicate to connect—with yourself, with others, and yes, even with the universe. I spent 20 years researching, testing, and developing ridiculously simple and effective communication tools to make conversations easier, more engaging, and more impactful in every area of your life. And trust me—if they worked for me, they’ll work for you. I’ll be breaking these tools down in future episodes, but here’s a sneak peek: ✅ ThoughtFlow™ – a tool to help you connect better with yourself. Your inner dialogue shapes how you show up in every conversation. If you don’t have your self-talk in check, it doesn’t matter what you say—your confidence (or lack of it) will show. ✅ Emotional Magnets™ – A tool to connect better with yourself and others. The secret to getting people to listen and actually care about what you’re saying? Speak to their emotional motivators. There are four, and they’re easy to detect. They form the acronym S.A.V.E. ✅ Connection Cues™ – A tool to help you build connection fast. In the first 4 minutes of meeting someone, more than half of your communication is non-verbal. Your body language can attract people toward you—or repel them without you even realizing it. ✅ Honest Questions  – A tool to help you have more engaging connection with others. The easiest way to start and ignite deeper conversations that make people feel seen, heard, and valued. Great communicators ask great questions. And I’ll be showing you how to do that—effortlessly. Because learning how to communicate to connect? It changes everything. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why I created this podcast and my tools—to make communication simple, fun, and something you can actually use in your daily life.

Welcome to Magnetic Communication, I’m your host, Sandy Gerber, and today, we’re diving into the Virtual Meeting Disconnect, something that has haunted remote workers, and Zoom sufferers for years now. Or as I like to call it: "Hello? Is Anyone There?" Because let’s be real—how many times have you sat in a virtual meeting, staring at a wall of muted black squares, wondering if anyone is actually listening… or if they’ve just stepped away to reheat their coffee and fold their laundry? Or worse—YOU’RE the one talking, and all you hear is crickets. You check to see if you're on mute. You repeat yourself. And STILL… nothing. Virtual meetings are supposed to make remote work easier, but instead, they often feel like an episode of Ghost Hunters: The Office Edition. 👻 So today, I’m going to show you how to bring your virtual meetings back to life, keep people engaged, and—most importantly—make sure people are actually paying attention. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to run a virtual meeting that doesn’t suck, how to get real engagement, and how to stop feeling like you’re talking into the void.