In today’s episode of In the Driver’s Seat, we’re diving into the silent swagger of Caitlin Clark—and why the stillest person in the room usually holds the most power.

Think about it: the clock is ticking, the crowd is roaring, and Caitlin doesn’t flinch. No nervous hand flapping. No over-explaining. Just steel eyes, calm breath, and still power.

This episode is packed with insights for corporate leaders, sales professionals, and anyone who finds themselves in high-stakes moments:

The Science of Calm Dominance – why your amygdala tries to hijack you under stress and how to keep your prefrontal cortex online.

Body Language Hacks – the “short fat candle” stance, belly breathing, and micro-movements that signal authority.

Business Case Studies – from Fortune 500 boardrooms to Steve Jobs’ legendary pauses, learn how silence closes deals.

Pop Culture Parallels – Moneyball, The King’s Speech, and why Steph Curry’s free throw routine is a leadership lesson.

A Tactical Takeaway – before your next meeting: roll your shoulders back, plant your feet, breathe, pause. Watch how people lean in.

Here’s the kicker: over-talking after making your point isn’t for them, it’s for you. It’s self-soothing, and it kills credibility. Caitlin Clark’s calm in chaos proves this—so can yours.

If you’re in sales, leadership, or just want to show up with executive presence, this is the episode you’ll want to replay before your next big pitch.

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What if you could read focus before a single word was spoken?

That’s exactly what I’m breaking down in this episode of In the Driver’s Seat. Welcome to Episode 1 of my new mini-series: The Playmaker’s Edge – 4 Power Moves for High-Performance Leadership.

We’re stealing plays straight from Caitlin Clark’s game (yes, the basketball phenom taking the sports world by storm) and turning them into practical business tools for sales, leadership, and HR.

Today, I reveal a secret cue: the tongue.
Sounds funny, but stick with me. Michael Jordan did it. Serena Williams does it. Even kids in spelling bees do it. When the tongue sneaks out, your brain is telling you something BIG—and if you know how to read it, you gain the upper hand in every negotiation, sales call, and leadership meeting.

Key Takeaways
1. The tongue is a truth teller—a body cue that can’t be faked.
2. Cognitive overload shows up physically—spotting it gives you real-time insight into decision-making.
3. In sales and leadership, silence is often your strongest move.

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🎥 Watch me break down these microexpressions on YouTube: Janine Driver YouTube Channel
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Why Being Ghosted Hurts So Bad—And How to Flip the Script in Business
Ever been ghosted?
On a date.
On a deal.
By a client who said “Let’s circle back”... and never did?

This episode is your closure. 🔥

Janine Driver—body language expert, former federal law enforcement trainer, bestselling author, and keynote speaker to Fortune 500s—is breaking down the neuroscience behind unfinished endings, also known as open loops.

🧠 Here’s the wild truth:
Your brain would rather hear bad news than no news at all—because your brain is wired for completion. And when the story doesn’t end, your brain keeps refreshing like an inbox waiting for an email that never comes.

In this episode:
1. The brain region activated when you're ghosted (same one triggered by physical pain 👀)
2. Why that “Sopranos” finale still bugs you
3. How open loops quietly sabotage sales, creativity, and confidence at work
4. Why leaders, speakers, and content creators need to use strategic ambiguity
5. How Janine uses open loops on stage to keep audiences leaning in
A simple 3-step exercise to close your own unfinished loops and take back control

Whether you're navigating dating, deals, or delivery delays, this episode gives you the science and strategy to stop spiraling—and start driving forward with clarity.

Support the show

🎥 Watch me break down these microexpressions on YouTube: Janine Driver YouTube Channel
📱 Follow for more: @newbodylanguage on Instagram, @bodylanguageinstiture on TikTok & Janine Driver on Facebook
💡 Want to take your people-reading skills to the next level?
Join my live group class or book a 1-on-1 masterclass at www.janinedriver.com!