About the Author

Kevin Hogan is the author of 19 books, including the international best sellers The Psychology of Persuasion: How to Persuade Others to Your Way of Thinking, Covert Persuasion, and Irresistible Attraction: Secrets of Personal Magnetism.

He has acted as a body-language expert to Cosmopolitan, Selling Power, Woman's World, First for Women, In Touch, Star, Mademoiselle, Playboy, Success!, the New York Post, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications.

Truly dynamic and informative speakers are rare. Kevin has more energy than the bunny with the drum. He leaves audiences all around the globe with skills and information they never thought they would have. Motivational and inspirational only begin to describe Kevin in person. When companies need a deal closed, Kevin is often the person they call in to make the deal happen today. He has integrity, honesty, heart, and one of the most influential minds on the planet for you and your company.

Kevin holds a doctorate in psychology. His undergraduate degree was in speech communications.

Living in poverty much of his childhood, Kevin learned to sell to earn money early in life. He worked hard to take care of his family of four brothers and sisters with his Mom, after Dad left.

Today Kevin is single and the truly proud father of two amazing children, one a teenager . . . and you wonder why he stays on top of the latest in influence and persuasion?

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