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In The Driver's Seat with Janine Driver

In The Driver's Seat with Janine Driver

By: Janine Driver
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9-Minute Brain Hacks to Make You a Badass

Alright, let’s cut the crap—In the Driver Seat with Janine Driver isn’t your grandma’s podcast (unless your grandma’s a badass, in which case, bring her along).
This is where you come to learn the shit nobody’s teaching: how to read people like a poker champ, drop a verbal nuke when it counts, and own the damn room like a boss.

Here’s the deal:
• Every week, I’m dropping two 9-minute episodes so packed with body language hacks, statement analysis, and persuasion techniques, you’ll wonder why the hell no one told you this sooner.
• We’re taking headlines straight from the news, dissecting the drama, and showing you how to use the same strategies to crush it at work and in life.
• Want to see this magic in action? Check out YouTube on the Janine Driver channel, where I’ll show you exactly how to move, how to own it, and how to leave people saying, “Damn, that was good.”

This isn’t some fluffy, motivational B.S. podcast. This is science-backed, swear-worthy, make-your-competition-cry kind of stuff. You’ll get tools I used to spot Nazis, gunrunners, and liars—and trust me, if it works on the worst, it’ll work in your next board meeting, pitch, or even date night.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in. Buckle up.
Let’s f***ing roll.
You’re in the Driver Seat now. Don’t let anyone take it from you.

© 2025 In The Driver's Seat with Janine Driver
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Episodes
  • EP 24: When to say "Let Them", When to say "Good To Know"
    Nov 2 2025

    If you’ve ever replayed a conversation in your head… asked yourself Why did I say that? Why didn’t they reply? Why can’t I let it go? — then this episode is for you. I walk you through two deceptively simple yet profoundly powerful systems:

    • The The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, which says: don’t chase people, don’t prove yourself, don’t perform to be accepted—just let them reveal who they are.
    • The The Quinn Essentials by Andrea Quinn, and specifically the “Good to Know” tool, which is what you say after the disappointment, the boundary-crossing, the moment you see the truth and instead of spiralling, you say “Good to know.”

    In this episode you’ll discover:

    • The core difference between “Let Them” and “Good to Know”
    • How these apply not just to romantic relationships, but to leadership, corporate communication, sales, parenting, team culture
    • Why activating your brain’s pre-frontal cortex (“Let Them” = pause, space, control) and soothing the amygdala (“Good to Know” = process, transform, evolve) matters in business and life
    • Pop-culture clips you’ll recognise (yes, I mention Legally Blonde, Jerry Maguire, Frozen, Sex and the City) to make this sticky and fun
    • My personal story using “Good to Know” live on-stage when someone challenged me (you’ll hear that moment)
    • Corporate & sales takeaways: know when to disengage, and when to re-calibrate and stay.

    You don’t need to explain yourself. You don’t need to prove yourself. You simply need to breathe.

    • Say “Let Them” when someone’s behaviour tells you they’re on a different path.
    • Say “Good to Know” when the truth reveals itself and you decide to evolve, not collapse.

    Leadership isn’t about controlling every outcome—it’s about keeping your soul steady in the storm, staying calm, centred, responsive. That’s being in the driver’s seat of your life. And yes, you belong in that seat. You matter. You’ve got this.

    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!

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    14 mins
  • EP 23: Owning The Room Without An Apology
    Sep 26 2025

    In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, I’m taking you courtside with Caitlin Clark—and straight into your next boardroom.

    Caitlin doesn’t shrink to make others feel tall. She owns her space, her stats, and her swagger, and that’s a lesson every sales pro, leader, and entrepreneur needs to hear. Why? Because greatness doesn’t whisper. And neither should you.

    We’ll break down how your body language—chin level, pace of your stride, the way you hold eye contact—speaks louder than any pitch deck. You’ll hear how power postures literally rewire your brain chemistry, lowering cortisol, boosting confidence, and giving your audience the calm authority they want to follow.

    From Beyoncé’s pre-stage stance to Kobe Bryant’s unshakable playoff walk, you’ll discover how the world’s best performers use presence as a performance enhancer—and how you can steal their strategies before your next sales call, client pitch, or team meeting.

    We’ll also tackle the silent killers of authority: the “sorry reflex,” the shoulder shrug, and those hedging phrases (“I just think,” “maybe this is wrong”). These tiny leaks of uncertainty spread to your audience through mirror neurons—and suddenly your boss, your client, or your team doesn’t buy what you’re selling.

    Here’s the good news: confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s clarity. It’s preparation. It’s walking in with the same earned bravado Caitlin Clark carries onto the court. And today, I’ll show you exactly how to train it.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why Caitlin Clark’s body language is a masterclass for sales and leadership
    • The neuroscience behind power postures and how they lower anxiety
    • How apologizing for taking up space undermines your authority (and how to stop)
    • The difference between confidence and arrogance—and how to project the right one
    • A quick drill you can use before any meeting to walk in like you belong (because you do)

    If you’re tired of playing small, this episode is your reminder: own the moment, own your space, and stop dimming your light. Greatness doesn’t whisper—so step up, take the shot, and play to win.

    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!

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    12 mins
  • EP 22: The Caitlin Clark Secret Every Sales Pro Should Steal
    Sep 8 2025

    What if you could see the play before it even happened?

    That’s what Caitlin Clark does on the court—and it’s exactly what great leaders and sales pros do in the boardroom. They don’t just react, they anticipate.

    In this episode of In The Driver’s Seat with Janine Driver, we unpack the science of anticipatory cognition—the ability to read patterns, run mental simulations, and spot subtle cues before anyone else. From Caitlin Clark’s no-look passes to Tom Brady’s split-second adjustments, the same skill that separates elite athletes can make or break your next deal, negotiation, or leadership moment.

    Here’s what you’ll take away:

    • The neuroscience of anticipation: how your prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and RAS (reticular activating system) work together to predict outcomes.
    • Body language red flags and green lights: the subtle lean-ins, pauses, and micro-yeses that reveal objections—or opportunities—before they’re spoken.
    • Corporate applications: how to sense a client’s hesitation, spot burnout in your team, or read the market shift before it hits the headlines.
    • Training your “court vision”: simple practices to rewire your brain so you’re always three steps ahead in sales, leadership, and life.

    Think of it as Moneyball meets Minority Report meets your Monday morning meeting.

    👉 Whether you’re a sales leader, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will show you how to stop reacting, start anticipating, and win more by seeing what’s coming next.

    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!

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    9 mins
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