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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 Start an Awesome Club Oct 01, 2026

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You know awesome people want to do awesome things, so it's time for you to create your own awesome Club. In this video, I want to talk to you about leveraging the power of teams. I was told over and over again, network all the time and meet as many people as you possibly can. Learn how to start your very own Awesome Club!
Have you ever wanted to start a mastermind group?
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/mastermind/
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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/
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00:00 Intro
00:35 The Networking Myth
1:09 Your Personal Board of Directors
1:37 Awesome Club
2:12 Why You Need an Awesome Club
2:42 Who Should be in Your Awesome Club
3:28 Where and When?
4:06 How?
4:49 Next Steps
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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.
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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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Back to School Body Language Tips Oct 01, 2026

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👉 We will be talking today about the importance of your body language and what it says to your kids. We always tell our kids what to say to a bully at school without thinking about the nonverbal side of bullying. How does body language help in the classroom? What is the body language if a kid or anybody is being harassed by somebody who's aggressive or bullying? How should they carry themselves?
0:00 Why it is important to learn body language cues.
1:00 Why you should be relaxed when talking to your children.
2:00 How confident body language can make you feel more confident.
2:46 Examples of confident body language.
3:01 "Blocking" Behavior
3:30 More examples of confident body language.
4:30 Why taking up space makes you feel more confident
5:00 How to be confident and not cocky.
5:14 Examples of how parents can practice confident body language.
5:47 Tips to help your child feel more confident.
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scienceofpeople.com/peopleschool.
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 People School here 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/
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Vanessa is the Lead Investigator at Science of People. She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 16 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication.
More than 50 million people watch her engaging YouTube tutorials and TEDx Talk. Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion-dollar companies; and has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Today Show, and many more. Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences around the world, including SXSW, MIT, Harvard, and CES.
Her groundbreaking workshops and courses have taught half a million students worldwide how to succeed in business and life by understanding the hidden dynamics of people.
Vanessa's endlessly fascinated with the science of people. Her mission is to help introverts leverage their strengths, show high achievers how to activate their secret skills, and teach awkward people to feel more confident.
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate
👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/
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How your personality changes as you get older for Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z Oct 01, 2026

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Intergenerational communication is one of the most underrated challenges in modern workplaces.
These charts stopped me in my tracks.
Do you see yourself in these patterns?
Drop your thoughts below. I’m curious!
Some intergenerational communication tips here!
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/communication-generations/
This was taught during one of my monthly live workshops in People School. I would love to see you at the next one!
Learn more about People School: 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. 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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Summit of Greatness Oct 01, 2026

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I love writing books, but being on stage is one of the best ways to teach people. It was such an incredible honor to speak at the Summit Of Greatness with @lewishowes. What a whirlwind! Thank you for being so kind, so supportive and so wonderful. #ILikeYou ❤️
I would love to come speak at your event or organization. Check our speaking page! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/speaking/
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Your Social Battery Is Real — How much people energy do you have Oct 01, 2026

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Let’s talk about social energy — or what I like to call people energy.
There’s a “fact” floating around that introverts only have 2.3 hours of people energy. We tried to find the research. It doesn’t exist. So… probably fake.
The real truth? Social bandwidth is wildly variable.
Your energy changes based on:
Where you are
Who you’re with
What you’re talking about
A loud party with strangers? Draining.
Time with people who light you up? You might go all day.
The goal isn’t to become more extroverted — it’s to optimize your social calendar.
What’s your social energy bandwidth?
What food fuels you?
What people fuel you?
What places fuel you?
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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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Body Language of Attraction Oct 01, 2026

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Don't misread another signal! As humans, we have specific physiological responses when we're attracted to someone. It goes back to the caveman times and not much has changed since then, in terms of body language.
In this video, I talk about what both men and women do to show they are interested... romantically. See if you can spot these nonverbal cues when you're out there in the dating world.
In this video:
00:00 Non-verbal communication and attraction
00:57 Female Love Signal #1
01:42 Female Love Signal #2
02:14 Female Love Signal #3
02:56 Male Love Signal #1
03:38 Male Love Signal #2
04:18 Watch out for this...
04:52 ...and this!
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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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Love Questions to Ask Your Boyfriend to 10 Questions to Get Him to Open Up Oct 01, 2026

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Do you want to connect with your boyfriend and get to know him? Great love questions are the key. Here are my 10 favorite questions to ask your boyfriend. You can do this over text, video (great for long-distance relationships) and of course, on your next date. Be sure you think about your answers to these questions as well!
This amazing video was edited by our wonderful editor Ricardo Delgado of ShortX Lab. Check out his work and get his help with your videos at: @richaaard00
In this video:
0:12 Love Question #1
0:20 Love Question #2
0:30 Love Question #3
0:38 Love Question #4
0:46 Love Question #5
0:59 Love Question #6
1:08 Love Question #7
1:12 Love Question #8
1:21 Love Question #9
1:30 Love Question #10
Get all 325 of our favorite love questions to ask your boyfriend right here:
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/questions-to-ask-your-boyfriend/
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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/
👉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 Give Outstanding Memorable Compliments Oct 01, 2026

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This week, try this:
Give one person an authentic compliment.
Most of us think kind things about others… and then keep them locked in our heads because we’re afraid it’ll feel awkward.
Fight that fear.
A genuine compliment almost always lands better than you expect — and it has a funny way of lifting both people.
Try it and tell me how it goes👇
This was a snippet from a monthly live session I hold with my People School students. I would love for you to join me this month!
Learn more here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/
In this video:
0:08 Warmth and competence as the foundation for behavior (also called the stereotype content model)
0:18 Compliment chart summary
0:31 Giving compliments increases the warmth and competence of both the expressors and recipients
0:56 Why people give fewer compliments than they should
1:13 Authentic compliments are the easiest way to get meaning
1:24 Challenge to give small, authentic compliments
1:37 Tips for giving good compliments
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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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Are You a Truth Wizard? Oct 01, 2026

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Do you believe that you're a truth wizard? Research tells us that we are lied to as much as 200 times per day. That is crazy! Lying is a bad thing to do, most of the time. We like to think we are good at detecting lies, but an average person can judge lies with 54% accuracy, which is barely better than a coin toss. However, there are a small group of people that can detect lies with 80% accuracy.
Are you a naturally born truth wizard? Check out our article to find out more:
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/are-you-a-truth-wizard/
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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.
Improve your lie detection abilities
Decode hidden emotions
Increase the honesty of your interactions
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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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
******
Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies
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