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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.live

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  • Yesterday · 27 min

    Justin Bieber on How to Calm Down Quickly and Keep Your Cool in High Pressure Situations

    Do you know what calms you down when you're in a high pressure situation? What techniques work and which ones don't? Have you explored this about yourself just yet? A few months ago I was watching the YouTube Original Justin Bieber: Seasons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAVgKdbDlRY&list=PLsifFPg4DahIjrAvcYanjaYE2xyd8NDu8) and they shared his tricks to self soothing and I thought that we could break these tricks down and really get into how they can calm someone down. We all find ourselves in a high pressure situation at one point or another so I wanted you to have tricks up your sleeve for those moments. Also I'm going to be releasing a book soon called Cues: The Master The Secret Language of Charismatic Communication where I explain things like this and more interesting verbal and nonverbal cues that people give off constantly. Pre-Order yours here: https://www.amazon.com/Cues-Master-Language-Charismatic-Communication/dp/0593332199/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Cue #1: Havening 6:56 Cue #2: Block it Out 10:28 Cue #3: Change Positions 11:34 Cue #4: Coordinate Your Cues 15:30 Cue #5: Empowering Touch 18:24 Use these cues to self soothe ****** 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/ #cues #cuesbook #justinbieber #vanessavanedwards #calming #anxiety #anxietyrelief #highpressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 31 min

    The Science of Connection for Couples with John Howard

    Our relationships are one of the most important aspects of life. We need to cherish these relationships and understand how to best navigate them. Therapist, author, and friend John Howard @johnhowardatx4344 sat down with me and we talked all about the science of connection, what couples should do to keep their relationship thriving through connection, and a few tips for couples to do weekly and yearly. Deepen your connection with your partner with John Howard's book More Than Words! Get it here: https://getmorethanwords.com/ In this video: 0:00 Intro/Sneak Preview 0:58 About John Howard 3:00 How your partner relationships help with all other relationships 4:37 How our nervous systems are involved in our relationships 5:37 You're in the same room, but you don't feel connected 7:42 What to say to your partner after a long day 12:06 What should every couple do before bed? 14:59 Deep connection takes 5 minutes 14:33 What should every couple do every week? 17:38 What should every couple do every year? ****** 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/ #relationships #couples #partners #connection #morethanwords #johnhoward #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 31 min

    Find Your Creative Calling with @Chase Jarvis (World's Most Interesting People)

    Do you have a Creative Calling? Do you think of yourself as someone who isn't creative? On this edition of World's Most Interesting People I sit down with incredible force and good friend @ChaseJarvis to talk about his new book: Creative Calling. Chase shares his own journey to find his creative passion and shares how everyone can uncover and feed their creative skills in anything they do. Check out Chase's book here: https://creativecalling.com Want more details on how to find your creative calling? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/creative-calling-chase-jarvis/ 0:00 Intro 0:32 About Chase Jarvis 3:14 Let’s talk about Creativity 8:36 Creativity is a Habit not a Skill 13:56 Creativity Could be Infused in Every Item on Your To-Do List 14:20 Small Habits to Infuse Creativity 21:06 What is Your Favorite Book on Creativity 21:30 Favorite Color 21:52 What is Your Most Creative Time of Day ****** 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 ****** 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 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #CreativeCalling #Creativity #ChaseJarvis #VanessaVanEdwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    Body Language Secrets at the Grammy Awards

    Some of the celebrities weren't quite telling the truth at last Sunday's Grammy Awards. What body language secrets can we see from watching celebrities and musicians at the Grammy awards? Watch this video to find the truth about celebrity body language and to be able to ready the signs of non-verbal communication. In this video... 0:00 Nonverbal cues at the Grammys with Vannessa Van Edwards behavioral investigator 0:20 Chris Brown shows classic signs of a guilty child 2:16 Paris Hilton shows signs of guilt 2:36 Trey Songz shows signs of being nervous 3:21 Adele shows signs of shock 4:25 LL Cool J shows signs of being uncomfortable 5:20 Carrie Underwood shows signs of relief 5:50 Chris Brown shows signs of open-mouth surprise 6:23 Chris Brown shows classic signs of I don't care ****** 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 ****** 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 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #GrammyAwards #BodyLanguage #VanessaVanEdwards #grammys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    Tour of My NEW Home Studio!

    Home studios are the best. They're familiar, warm, and filled with what makes you feel safe! In this video, Vanessa gives us a tour of her NEW home studio, and shows us what makes it her happy place. ****** Science of People is a human behavior research lab. We will teach you what makes people tick. Come play in our lab and pick up a copy of our best-selling book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People for even more on decoding, communication and personality. 👉 http://amzn.to/2xM4tiO ****** PS- Like, Share, and Explore the Science of People: ☞ Website: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ ☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 5 min

    Can You Learn Charisma?

    Can charisma be learned? Do you think highly charismatic people are born or made? Some people are gifted with natural charisma. A person must have some charisma for being a great leader. In our weekly Twitter poll, we asked our followers if the following statement is true or false, "I believe charisma can be learned.' Can you guess which answer got 90%? Watch this video to find out the answer. But wait--- This is just the start! In my book Captivate, I dive into the science of charisma and outline it in 14 hacks that will help you succeed with people. Learn the new–science based way for winning friends and influencing people by ordering your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399564489/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=captivatesoppage-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0399564489&linkId=28d6977d6d7786f3ac18f2d99d64cbde 00:00 Intro 01:13 Congruency 01:40 Confession ****** 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 ****** Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #Charisma #Leaders #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    Are You a Truth Wizard?

    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/ ****** 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/ ****** 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 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #TruthWizard #LieDetection #VanessaVanEdwards #lies #truth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 18 min

    Increase Your Willpower With These 10 Scientific Strategies

    What is willpower? It's a potent combination of courage, mental stamina and determination. Willpower is what gets us through. People with high willpower are driven to success, get more done, achieve greater success and their abilities stand out from the crowd. The good news is willpower can be learned and strengthened. In this video, Vanessa shares 10 incredibly powerful strategies to radically increase your willpower. Want more details on how to increase your willpower? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/willpower/ 0:00-1:20 Introduction 1:21-1:49 Step #1 - The Willpower Challenge 1:50-3:05 Step #2 - Self-Knowledge 3:06-4:41 Step #3 - Two Toned Brains 4:42-5:51 Step #4 - Gaming the System 5:52-6:57 Step #5 - Strengthen Your Muscle 6:58-7:59 Step #6 - License to Sin 8:00-9:02 Step #7 - “What the Hell” Effect 9:03-10:25 Step #8 - Your Future Self 10:26-11:04 Step #9 - Willpower Infected 11:05-12:52 Step #10 - Never Say “I Won’t” ****** 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 ****** 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 an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 5 min

    Speak Warmly, Present Confidently: The Ultimate Voice Hack!

    If you want to sound consistently warm and confident during presentations, remember that.... It’s all about the trifecta: Broad body, purposeful pauses, and speaking on the out breath. Pair that with real emotions, compelling stories, and confidence in your material, and you’ll captivate every time! 💛🎤 Try some vocal warm-ups! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/vocal-warm-ups/ In this video: 0:01 How to speak on the out-breath 0:24 How often you should speak on the out-breath 0:37 Two ways to think about keeping your voice warm 0:42 First way, from a content perspective 0:46 How to use real emotions 1:01 Try to use stories when you can 1:09 Be confident in your material 1:28 Second way, physicality 1:30 Have a broad body 1:39 Have space between your ears + shoulders 1:43 Have space between your torso + arms 1:52 Pause and add more breaths ****** 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/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 13 min

    Raise Your Social IQ

    Looking to be a bit more social, but have no idea where to start? I'm SO glad you found this video! In this video, I talk about how anyone can be more social even if you're shy. I go over how to read body language and what subtle nonverbal cues mean and what to do about them! I am going to teach you how to get ahead and be authentically confident by using your people skills, body language, and nonverbal behavior. Take our quiz and find out if you are people smart! 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/test-people-skills/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:15 What is a behavioral investigator? 0:25 How to be socially confident 1:15 What is a truth wizard? 2:03 What to do if you're shy 2:54 To those who want to be more social 3:35 Microexpressions quiz 4:48 Introverts 7:08 Microexpressions quiz (cont.) 8:47 Outro Be captivating with my book Captivate! Get it here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/ Be a master of reading people with my new books Cues! Get it here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/ ****** 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 ****** 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! ****** Vanessa Van Edwards is Lead Investigator at Science of People — where she unlocks the formulas and patterns behind human behavior for hundreds of thousands of students in over 200 countries. She is the national bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, available in 14 languages around the world. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, BBC, Fast Company and dozens more. Can’t get enough of Science of People? Check out our Praiseworthy Performance audio guide 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/start/ ****** Did you enjoy the video? If so, give it a like above! Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies 👉 https://youtube.com/c/VanessaVanEdwardsYT/ P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 59 min

    How to Thrive in a Remote or Virtual Workplace

    How can you thrive in a remote workplace? How can we make sure our virtual work is as productive as our in-person work? In this training, you will learn how to communicate using digital tools, connect with your teams, and stay positive even while working remote. For all the links mentioned in this video head to: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/live-training/ ****** 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 6 min

    People's Reactions To Videos

    We conducted an experiment to measure the emotional activity of people while they watched videos. As we were launching our book "Captivate" we wanted to film a book promo. We ended up with two versions of the promo. I could not pick between the two of them, so I reached out to Dialsmith for some help. Through Dialsmith, we ran an experiment on two different book promo videos: Short White & Long Grey. Here's what we found. Here is our article on :The Psychology of How People React to Videos": https://www.scienceofpeople.com/the-psychology-of-how-people-react-to-videos/ Here is the final version of our book promo: https://youtu.be/4UviUQF9r4g ****** 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 ****** 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 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #EmotionalReactions #Captivate #Reactions #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 6 min

    Your Face Is Talking Even When You’re Silent

    Your face speaks before you do. Most people never learn what their resting expression communicates — and it quietly shapes how others perceive them. What do you think your resting face says? This was a question asked by one of our amazing People School students. I answered it during our live office hours session and I would love to see you at the next one! Learn more about People School: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/ ****** 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/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 47 min

    How to Avoid and Fight Burnout: 3 Steps to Get Unstuck

    Today I'm excited to teach all new material to help you identify, beat, and prevent burnout. In this fast paced training, I cover: * How to tackle a career plateau, professional rut or dreadful Mondays. * Why you have more control than you may think. * 3 surprising ways burnout changes your brain (and how to change it back). * How to turn anxiety into anticipation, dread to awe, and boredom to capability. * A completely different way to think about your calendar. * Why tackling burnout (and preventing it) is one of the most important things you can do for your success trajectory. * 3 questions you must ask yourself before your next birthday. * How to hit the reset button on your life and feel less stuck. And then as promised, at the end I open our next class of People School! Woohoo! People School is now open! Enroll today: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/people-school/ I hope to see you in People School soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 11 min

    How to speak more slowly using these 5 simple tricks

    Do you struggle with speaking too quickly? Do you find yourself stumbling over your words or struggling to articulate your thoughts clearly? If so, you're not alone! In this video, we'll teach you five simple tricks to help you slow down your speech and communicate more effectively. From taking deep breaths to using pauses for emphasis, these tips are easy to implement and can make a big difference in how you come across to others. So whether you're giving a presentation at work, having a conversation with a friend, or just want to improve your communication skills, this video is for you! Read more about how to speak slower: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-talk-slower/ Time stamps: 00:00:00 My speaking speed 00:01:15 Tip 1: Power Pauses 00:02:19 Tip 2: Read Poetry Aloud 00:02:40 Tip 3: Breathe More 00:03:10 Tip 4: Drink Water, Coffee, Tea 00:03:39 Tip 5: Intentional Articulation 00:04:45 Five Phrases to Increase Likability ****** 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/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 11 min

    How to Perfect Your Morning Routine

    Your morning routine sets you up for success — for the rest of the day, week and year. It's time to get real with your mornings and as always, we go straight to the science to help. In this video, I teach action-oriented and science-backed tips to help make your mornings more restful, productive and easy. Want the details? Read the full article here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/perfect-morning-routine/ Check out my book Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People at https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/ 00:00 Intro 00:33 Morning routines of influential people 02:07 Set your intention first 03:07 Create a "not-to-do" list 04:15 Set up barriers 05:00 Choose your replacements 05:38 Science-based tips for your morning routine ****** 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... ****** 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 that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and und Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 14 min

    10 Interesting Conversation Starters and Deep Questions to Ask While at Home

    Do you feel a stifling lack of captivating conversations lately? Are you spending lots of time at home? Tired of talking about the weather? Here is a great list of conversation starters you can use when talking to friends and loved ones at home. ****** Science of People is a human behavior research lab. We will teach you what makes people tick. Come play in our lab and pick up a copy of our best-selling book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People for even more on decoding, communication and personality. 👉 http://amzn.to/2xM4tiO ****** PS- Like, Share, and Explore the Science of People: ☞ Website: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ ☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    Body Language of Leaders

    What exactly is the body language of a leader? What makes them take charge over a room, nonverbally? Can a leader be identified regardless of job title? We describe leaders as people who carry themselves differently, possess a magnetic sense of charisma, and always seem to be ahead of the game. How do they do that? In this video, I talk about how leaders can be identified, and what kind of body language every successful leader uses to appear more powerful, trustworthy, and successful. In this video: 00:00 How to recognize natural born leaders 01:17 Do leaders smile more or less? 02:10 Do leaders interrupt or not? 03:13 Do leaders hold eye contact more or less? 04:40 Do leaders pace or stand still? 05:35 Do leaders nod as they speak or hold their head still? ****** 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 ****** 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! ****** Did you enjoy the video? If so, give it a like above! Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies 👉https://youtube.com/c/VanessaVanEdwardsYT/ P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! #vanessavanedwards #bodylanguageforleaders #decodebodylanguage #leadershipbodylanguage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 9 min

    How to Be Successful in Life with these 6 Steps

    Learn the 6 secrets to success to change your life and become the best, most successful, version of yourself. In this video, I will teach you 6 science-backed tips that will help you become successful, by changing your mindset and using your body language. Want more details on being successful? 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/10-ways-to-hack-success/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Do I need to have a high IQ to be successful? 1:10 What is the 10,000-hour mark? 2:00 PQ & EQ - Reading people 3:13 Succeed at failure 4:10 Mentorship 4:57 The power of body language ****** 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 ****** 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! ****** Vanessa Van Edwards is Lead Investigator at Science of People — where she unlocks the formulas and patterns behind human behavior for hundreds of thousands of students in over 200 countries. She is the national bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People, available in 14 languages around the world. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, BBC, Fast Company and dozens more. Can’t get enough of Science of People? Check out our Praiseworthy Performance audio guide 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/start/ ****** Did you enjoy the video? If so, give it a like above! Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies 👉 https://youtube.com/c/VanessaVanEdwardsYT/ P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Yesterday · 19 min

    Advice for Female Entrepreneurs from Melissa Butler, Founder of the @TheLipBar

    Do you want to know the female entrepreneurs who are reshaping the business world? In 2012, Melissa Butler started making lipstick in her kitchen at home. She had no background in cosmetics chemistry. Now, she has a thriving beauty business @TheLipBar and is in over 400 Target stores all over America. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a top entrepreneur? How can you start from scratch and work your way to the top? Is it even possible? Melissa Butler has shown us what hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of hustle can do for a business. Our interview with Melissa will give you insight into her top tips for entrepreneurs, and what got her where she is today. Want to know more? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/advice-female-entrepreneurs-melissa-butler/ 0:00-0:44 Introduction 0:45-4:22 Meet Melissa and the Story Behind @TheLipBar 4:23-7:07 Lessons Learned from Shark Tank 7:08-8:08 Find people who genuinely believe in you 8:09-9:58 Segment: The perfect person for you 9:59-10:37 Don’t expect someone to be everything 10:38-12:02 Scrappy Entrepreneur: Willing to hustle - Trade Show Story 12:03 Last piece of advice from Melissa ****** 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 ****** 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 👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHS P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! ****** ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.scienceofpeople.com Follow Us on: ✔ I N S T A G R A M https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards ✔ T W I T T E R https://twitter.com/vvanedwards ✔ L I N K E D I N https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Lipstic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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