Influencing people IRL all comes down to how skilled you are at persuasion, says author and presenting expert Michelle Bowden. She discusses the four different types of persuasive people (so, which one are you?) and how to use it to your advantage to boost your confidence and win at life. 

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You can grab Michelle’s book How to Persuade (Wiley, $22), here, or see her website here. Or, follow her on Instagram @_michellebowden.

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