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Vanessa Van Edwards

I will teach you how to communicate with confidence. I share science-backed, practical strategies to help you thrive in business, life, and love. Even if you’re an introvert!I’m Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Captivate and Cues. My brand-new book, Conversation, comes out October 6th 📗 I also teach a course at Harvard University and have taught millions of students how to be more memorable and get the recognition they deserve in my online courses. My goal is to help you level up your people skills.Want advanced communication tips? Join ambitious professionals in People School, our advanced online communication course. Attend live office hours with me where I answer your questions. I’ll give you tools to master your interpersonal success.I’ll help you out! vanessa.liveLinks:Science of People: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards/MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/vveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vvanedwardsTwitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwardsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards

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How to Take the Perfect Selfie Oct 05, 2026

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In this video, I will share with you the latest tips on how to take the perfect selfie and super charge your first impression. It's not an easy task to take an awesome selfie. It's about the right combination of angle and setting. Here are some profile picture tips that are perfect for dating profile pictures, LinkedIn pictures and social media profile headshots.
Read more on my website at: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/perfect-selfie/
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Hi, I’m Vanessa!
You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you.
Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/
My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.
My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.
PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com
+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/
00:00 Intro
00:27 Why it's important to take a good selfie
01:10 Real v Fake Smile
02:29 Contempt Microexpression
03:23 Angles
04:46 Powerful Pose
05:24 Capture a Moment
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Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
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How to Be More Like Tony the Tiger Oct 05, 2026

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Find out more about the nonverbal body language. I have a cartoon crush--guess who it is?! In this video, I will show you what Tony the tiger can teach us about power. Tony the Tiger of Frosted Flakes has some of the best nonverbal power body language I have ever seen. Nonverbal body language represents more than 60 percent of your message.
Want more on details on what make Tony the Tiger the perfect nonverbal role model?
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/tony-tiger-can-teach-us-power/
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People School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. If you want to learn how to rapidly build trust, spark excitement, develop meaningful connections, stand out from your peers, and finally achieve all of the things you know you’re capable of, People School was created for you.
With 12 modules – each one built around a unique human behavior law – People School is the only science-based training program that provides you with actionable lessons to learn the skills you need to succeed.
Step-by-step, People School will teach you how to create authentic and meaningful connections with anyone… and accelerate your success. People School has already helped thousands of smart, driven, people from all over the world go from feeling “stuck” to leapfrogging their peers, landing clients, and becoming top performers at places like Google, Hertz, Microsoft and many more.
Join the waitlist for People School here 👉 http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
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Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
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My exact steps to find a great mentor...don't make THESE mistakes Oct 05, 2026

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People often ask me "Can you be my mentor?" this super well-meaning question is the WORST way to get a mentor. I have better ideas for you in this video and guide!
Read more about my tips to get a mentor: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/mentorship/
In this video:
00:06 - Having a mentor is critical to success
00:12 - Why you should get a mentor?
00:21 - Statistics on Mentorship Programs
00:36 - Step #1 Identify someone who has knowledge that can help you
01:53 - Step #2 Show them you will take action
02:47 - Step #3 Offer, offer, offer!!
04:07 - Step #4 Ask with specifics
05:00 - People School - live office hours
05:40 - People School: Master your communication and increase your charisma
06:40 - People School Reviews
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Hi, I’m Vanessa!
You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards, and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/), Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/), and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).
My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted, or forgotten again.
Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likable-person-in-the-room/
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Learn 7 Body Language Secrets From Experts Oct 05, 2026

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The Internet's greatest experts know a secret they know the power of presence. Learn the 7 Body Language Secrets from the Internet's Greatest Experts from ScienceofPeople.com. See @marieforleo, @Chris Guillebeau, @DerekHalpern, @Kris Carr, @daniellelaporteofficial, @timferriss and @Ramit Sethi rock their body language. Your body language has become an integral part of who you are, to the point that you might not even be feeling about it.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Tip#1 Tim Ferriss: Expressive hand gestures
1:43 Tip#2 Marie Forleo: The steeple
2:17 Tip#3 Ramit Sethi: Eyebrow raise
3:00 Tip#4 Danielle Laporte: The lean in
3:37 Tip#5 Derek Halpern: Facial expressiveness
4:11 Tip#6 Kris Carr: The head tilt
4:55 Tip#7 Chris Guillebeau: Movement
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Do you know what cues you are sending to others? Learn how to control and leverage the tiny signals you’re sending – from your stance and facial expressions to your word choice and vocal tone – to improve your personal and professional relationships.
This is our latest bestselling book:
Cues Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/
Read it on Amazon, Audible or wherever books are sold!
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Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
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My 10 Favorite Team Meeting Activities to Transform Boring Meetings Oct 05, 2026

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Is your team part of the 71% of people who view meetings as boring and unproductive? Let's change that! Use meetings as an opportunity to get to know your co-workers and spark creativity in your team. Let me know which one you are going to try! 👇
Thank you to every single one of our subscribers! We are beyond grateful for your support. Be sure to also click on the notification bell on our channel so you don't miss our new videos! 🔔
Learn more ideas on how you can spice up your meetings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/team-meeting-ideas/
In this video:
00:05 A shocking statistic!
00:28 Idea #1: Bring in your favorite childhood snack
00:43 Idea #2: Unique skill demo
01:11 Idea #3: Art walk
01:48 Idea #4: Outdoor meeting
02:03 Idea #5: Pick a warm-up song
02:27 Idea #6: Office scavenger hunt
02:48 Idea #7: Be a kid meeting
03:07 Idea #8: Show and tell
03:20 Idea #9: Team book club
03:35 Idea #10: Bring in a speaker!
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Hi, I’m Vanessa!
You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards, and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/), Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/), and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).
My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted, or forgotten again.
Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likable-person-in-the-room/
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What to do with your hands while sitting, standing, talking...and dancing? Oct 05, 2026

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If you find yourself asking "what do I do with my hands?" in any social situation, this is the video for you!
In this video, you'll learn what to do with your hands in every social situation whether you're sitting, standing, talking, or even dancing!
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Hands should be CALM
1:07 Hands should be CONFIDENT
2:54 Use explanatory gestures
3:53 What to do with my hands while speaking?
4:20 What to do with my hands while sitting?
5:08 What to do with my hands while standing?
6:21 What to do with my hands while dancing?
6:47 Don't crack your knuckles
7:00 Don't put your hands in your pockets
7:26 Don't touch your face
8:07 Final thoughts
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You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you.
Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/
My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.
My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.
PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com
+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/
👉People School registration is now OPEN! Sign up here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/train...
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Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick. 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/capti...
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How to Fight Boredom Oct 05, 2026

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In this video, I'm going to show you the signs of boredom and how to snap someone out of it. It can be difficult to overcome boredom but you can use non verbal communication and read body language to know if someone is bored. One challenge is that the more smart and socially adept a person is, the better he is at hiding boredom.
ScienceofPeople.com presents a lab chat about spotting and hunting down boredom body language. For more tips, visit:
http://ScienceofPeople.com/influence
00:00 Intro
00:40 Body Language Signs of Boredom
01:26 How to Fight Boredom
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People School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. If you want to learn how to rapidly build trust, spark excitement, develop meaningful connections, stand out from your peers, and finally achieve all of the things you know you’re capable of, People School was created for you.
With 12 modules – each one built around a unique human behavior law – People School is the only science-based training program that provides you with actionable lessons to learn the skills you need to succeed.
Step-by-step, People School will teach you how to create authentic and meaningful connections with anyone… and accelerate your success. People School has already helped thousands of smart, driven, people from all over the world go from feeling “stuck” to leapfrogging their peers, landing clients, and becoming top performers at places like Google, Hertz, Microsoft and many more.
👉People School registration is now OPEN! Sign up here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/train...
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Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
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Are you an Ambivert, Introvert, or Extrovert? Learn the science behind your personality Oct 05, 2026

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Do you know your personality type? Are you an extrovert, introvert, or ambivert? There has been a lot of buzz on social media about the power of introverts but what if you're not quite an introvert and not quite an extrovert? Identify your personality type and better understand yourself.
In this video, I am going to teach you about your personality type and what you can do to optimize your personality traits and learn when to recharge. And you might learn about a new personality type...ambivert!
Take the quiz and figure out if you are an Ambivert, Introvert, or Extrovert!
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ambivert/
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Extroversion is a spectrum
1:00 Ambivert quiz
1:33 Survive vs. thrive environments
2:23 People can effect our extroversion
4:06 Scan and dismiss
5:00 What can recharge you?
6:03 Ambiverts earn more money
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People School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. If you want to learn how to rapidly build trust, spark excitement, develop meaningful connections, stand out from your peers, and finally achieve all of the things you know you’re capable of, People School was created for you.
With 12 modules – each one built around a unique human behavior law – People School is the only science-based training program that provides you with actionable lessons to learn the skills you need to succeed.
Step-by-step, People School will teach you how to create authentic and meaningful connections with anyone… and accelerate your success. People School has already helped thousands of smart, driven, people from all over the world go from feeling “stuck” to leapfrogging their peers, landing clients, and becoming top performers at places like Google, Hertz, Microsoft and many more.
Learn more about People School here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/
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Hi, I’m Vanessa!
You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you.
Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/
My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.
My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.
PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com
+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/
******
Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces tha

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How to Make Accurate Snap Judgments of People Oct 05, 2026

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Judging people is very common. Is your first judgment of someone accurate? As I was doing some research for my book Captivate, I discovered why people make snap decisions about the strangers they meet. While doing the research, I also turned to my Twitter followers to see how accurately they perceive someone else... What did they say? Watch this video to find out.
Do you want to play along with us on our next Twitter poll? Be sure to follow me @Vvanedwards.
This is just the start! Be sure to check out my book Captivate and learn more about how to read faces and what your pictures say about you:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399564489/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=posts09-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0399564489&linkId=72e1181296928bcd681187aa6411d564
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If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship online course, People School:
http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
People School is a 12-step video-based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. If you want to learn how to rapidly build trust, spark excitement, develop meaningful connections, stand out from your peers, and finally achieve all of the things you know you’re capable of, People School was created for you.
With 12 modules – each one built around a unique human behavior law – People School is the only science-based training program that provides you with actionable lessons to learn the skills you need to succeed.
Step-by-step, People School will teach you how to create authentic and meaningful connections with anyone… and accelerate your success. People School has already helped thousands of smart, driven, people from all over the world go from feeling “stuck” to leapfrogging their peers, landing clients, and becoming top performers at places like Google, Hertz, Microsoft and many more.
👉People School registration is now OPEN! Sign up here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/train...
******
Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.
She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show, and many more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language, and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially, and romantically.
Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion-dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few.
Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
******
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10 Better Questions for Performance Reviews as a Manager or to Prep as a Team Member Oct 05, 2026

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Did you know that 70% of people feel like their performance reviews miss the mark? Let’s not let that happen to your team! These 10 questions are designed to help you get a deeper understanding of where your team stands and how you can be an even more supportive manager (or team member!). Remember, it's all about connection over just productivity! 🌟 Here is my full guide on how to give great performance reviews! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/performance-evaluation/
In this video:
0:15 #1 Proudest accomplishment
0:25 #2 Learning Opportunities
0:32 #3 More or less direction
0:51 #4 How is our team doing?
1:01 #5 Rate your work-life balance
1:23 #6 How can we better serve you?
1:26 #7 Key Strengths for next year
1:31 #8 Where do you need support?
1:34 #9 Professional development needs
1:40 #10 Areas to build and improve
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Hi, I’m Vanessa!
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