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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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5 Signs That You're Emotionally Intelligent Oct 02, 2026

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Emotional intelligence isn't just about staying calm or being nice, it’s about curiosity, clarity, and courage in your everyday interactions. Here are 5 signs that you’re more emotionally intelligent than you might think!
Want to improve your emotional intelligence? I have a guide for you! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/emotional-intelligence/
In this video:
00:04 You can get curious about almost anyone
00:24 A trick I play to stay curious in conversations
01:00 You love both strengths and weaknesses
01:38 Why I keep a failure file
02:00 You know how you feel, when you feel it
02:26 How you can learn to be more emotionally intelligent
02:49 You're able to read people like a book
03:00 Cues can help you read people! scienceofpeople.com/cues
03:36 You're willing to say no when you have to
04:00 How to be more likable and assertive scienceofpeople.com/assertive
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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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How to Bargain and Negotiate To Land a Better Deal Oct 02, 2026

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Do you want a unique way to bargain with someone and learn the best negotiation strategies? What are the ways to be good at price negotiation? We are going to talk about what you should do when you're trying to get good deals. Here is how to improve your negotiation skills by using nonverbal communication to get a better price, better house or better car.
Get more FREE strategies at: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/negotiation
In this video...
0:00 Vanessa Van Edwards behavioral investigator
0:31 Tip#1 Match body language
1:34 Vanessa explains proxemics
3:09 Tip#2 Let your hands guide you
4:42 Tip#3 Know when to walk away
5:28 Tip#4 Never hold the thing you want when negotiating
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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.
Join the waitlist for People School here 👉 http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
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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/
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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 Favorite 3 Unusual Self-Care Hacks...they might surprise you Oct 02, 2026

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You’ve heard the usual self-care advice: take a bath, light a candle, go for a walk.
But what about the unexpected things that truly reset your brain and body?
Here are 3 self-care hacks you probably haven’t tried, but might just become your new go-tos. 💥
Let me know in the comments which one you’re going to try this week! ⬇️
And if you like actionable, science-backed tips to feel your best, make sure to subscribe for more.
Want even more self-care tips? I have 101 ideas for you: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/self-care-ideas/
In this video:
00:04 1 Say no to something you are dreading
00:19 2 Tell Someone you like them!
00:31 A study done on self-care
01:02 3 Send this video to your funniest friend
01:12 My self- care ritual consists of these three things
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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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How to Get Someone to Confess Oct 02, 2026

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Getting someone to confess can be a delicate balance between approaching with confidence, but not accusing. In this video, I teach you about lie detection, how to read body language and determine the red flags, and how you can harvest the truth with simple steps.
You can use these lie detection tips on your kids, coworker, boss, realtor, spouse, really anybody! But the first step to lie detection is knowing the baseline.
Become a human lie detector and learn about baselines in my lie detection course: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/lie-detection/
Want more details?
👉https://www.scienceofpeople.com/confess/
In this video:
00:00 Vanessa analyzes Amanda Knox's body language
01:01 Red Flag #1
01:33 Red Flag #2
03:20 How to use these tips
03:35 Lie detection tip #1
04:13 Lie detection tip #2
04:50 Lie detection tip #3
05:53 Lie detection tip #4
06:53 Lie detection tip #5
07:35 Lie detection tip #6
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If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship course, People School: http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
People School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. People School focuses on the four core competencies of Business PQ:
• Empower Leaders and Managers
• Leverage Science-Backed Communication Tools
• Activate Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
• Improve Client Relations & Sales
Join the waitlist for People School here 👉 http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
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Want to be an expert lie spotter? Take our online lie detection training. This course will teach you how to spot lies and uncover hidden emotions in others.
1. Improve your lie detection abilities
2. Decode hidden emotions
3. Increase the honesty of your interactions
4. Learn the secrets of body language
Get the free preview of the course: Lie Detection: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/lie-detection/
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Is It Time to Pivot Your Career? With Career Expert Alex Dripchak! Oct 02, 2026

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Are you thinking about making a career pivot? Or wondering if you’re in the right role?
This clip is from an incredible session we had in People School with Alex Dripchak, author, career coach, and recruiter. His advice was so powerful, I had to share a sneak peek with you here.
I believe we all deserve to feel fulfilled in our work, and if something feels off, it’s worth exploring.
Want to see the full session? Join us in People School! We’d love to have you at our next live workshop. You can chat with my team to see if the course is the right fit for you: https://calendly.com/d/cnf7-qm9-78p/people-school-discovery-call
More about Alex!
alexdripchak.com will have the Lovability Index he referenced
100salesskills.com has more on his first book.
commenceyourcareer.com is more on what his foundation teaches
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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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How to Read Male Body Language Oct 02, 2026

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How do you attract men? Are your flirt signals really working? Is there something you can do to seem more open and likable? How can you let a guy know you are interested and encourage the right kind of interaction?
They say that men and women are very different. There is research to back this claim and in this video I'm going to teach you the differences between males and females in social interactions. I'll teach the flirt signals and body language tricks to look out for when you want to know if they are interested.
Want more details? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/2013/07/male-body-language/
In this video:
00:00 Can men read your body language cues?
02:23 How men tell lies
03:34 The #1 signal to give a man
05:02 A woman's favorite male body part
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If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship course, People School: http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
People School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. People School focuses on the four core competencies of Business PQ:
• Empower Leaders and Managers
• Leverage Science-Backed Communication Tools
• Activate Effective Teamwork and Collaboration
• Improve Client Relations & Sales
Join the waitlist for People School here 👉 http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR
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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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A little connection tip for your wedding or next event Oct 02, 2026

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I shared these fun (and super practical!) tips during one of our People School Live Workshops, all about how to make your guests feel seen, valued, and truly welcomed at any event you host.
✨ Want to join us for our next live session?
Enroll here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/enroll
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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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Improve Your Strategic Thinking in 5 Steps with @DorieClark Oct 02, 2026

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Some goals are meant to be planned out as long-term goals and I sat down with Dorie Clark who shared her knowledge about strategic thinking.
Strategic thinking can help us win in life. Whether it be at the workplace, personal goals, or even relationship goals, Dorie gives amazing insight on how to develop strategic thinking.
Be sure to check out Dorie's amazing book The Long Game: www.dorieclark.com/thelonggame
In this video:
0:00 Intro
3:30 The Definition of Strategic Thinking
6:30 Busyness vs. Strategic Thinking
9:55 Defaulting to "YES"
14:20 Decide to be bad at something
19:15 Optimizing for interesting
22:00 Networking
25:30 The Strategic Thinking List
28:00 What is your next step?
28:20 Dorie's last thoughts
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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/
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☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards
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#strategicthinking #goals #goalsetting #success #dorieclark #thelonggame #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook

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Time Management Strategies with @JennyBlake Oct 02, 2026

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Is your schedule over-crowded? Do you ever wish you had more time for brainstorm or creative tasks? I sat down with Jenny Blake and we talked about how we can get time back with some time management strategies. We need to protect our calendars and our time...and our sanity!
Check out Jenny's new book Free time: https://itsfreetime.com/book
In this video:
0:00 Intro
4:00 What is Golden Hour?
8:48 What is DNS? (Do not schedule)
17:38 Don't push the river
22:16 Complimentary tasks
24:21 Jenny's final step
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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/) 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/
******
PS - Join the conversation on social!
☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/
☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards
☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/
#timemanagement #schedule #freetime #jennyblake #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook

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These 3 Fears Are Holding You Back Oct 02, 2026

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What’s really holding you back? I sat down with the incredible @itsjennywood to talk about the 3 fears that quietly hold us back from showing up with courage. Here’s your challenge: Can you name which of these fears might be keeping you stuck?
Join us inside People School and get access to the full session! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/
In this video:
00:13 The 3 fears people experience when they are stuck
01:05 The 9 traits of wild courage
01:47 Dr. Lieberman's study at UCLA
02:04 Make a list of your fears
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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/
******
PS - Join the conversation on social!
☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/
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