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.

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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.

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!