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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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Science of People: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards/
MasterClass: https://www.masterclass.com/vve
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Yesterday · 8 min
The most woo video I have ever made #manifesting
Is this real?! Tell me your craziest manifesting story below. Also, does anyone know any science on this?!? @masterclass thanks for making this happen! @TheDiaryOfACEO thanks for hearing my call! Check out my training on MasterClass! https://masterclass.com/vve ****** 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 · 7 min
7 Things You Should Never Do on a Date
In this video, I will share with you some tips on what not to do on a first date? Every successful first date requires at least some planning and preparation. The first date can be the foundation of an entire relationship. First dates are filled with excitement, nervous emotions, and yes, even a little bit of awkwardness. But have no fear, I will help you prepare and plan for the perfect first date. To see all 7 tips, go to our website: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/first-date/ See our 13 best date questions here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/first-date-questions/ 00:00 Intro 00:50 My mom says... 01:22 Politics 02:06 Don't ask for their "numbers" 02:55 Talking about your ex 03:20 The Billboard Check ****** 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 understand what makes people tick. 👉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 19 min
15 Unique Ideas to Stay Sane During Social Distancing
Social Distancing is the new buzzword--in the past few weeks, it's gone from a good idea, to an unspoken rule, to a law for many of us. But everyone handles isolation differently. In this video, Vanessa shares tips for extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts on surviving social distancing. ****** 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 · 9 min
The 6 Most Common Mispronounced words: Sound Smart by fixing these
We've all been there, mispronouncing words without even realizing it, but don't worry, I'm here to help you sound more confident and knowledgeable. Whether you're a native English speaker or learning English as a second language, this video will help you improve your pronunciation. So, be sure to watch until the end and let us know in the comments if there are any other commonly mispronounced words that you'd like to add to the list! Don't forget to like and subscribe for more language tips and tricks. Read more about commonly mispronounced words here! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/mispronounced-words/ ****** 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 · 8 min
How to Avoid Embarrassing Yourself in Awkward Social Situations
Do you know how to avoid embarrassing yourself in social situations? Are you socially awkward? It seems I am a magnet for any and all kinds of awkward social situations. In this video, I will show you how to be less socially awkward and stop being embarrassed. Overcoming awkwardness requires a lot of mental effort. So much so that I decided to create a post on all of the social traps and how you can avoid them. Want more on details on how to not be awkward in social situations? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/socially-awkward/ In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:30 When You Forget You've Already Met Them 01:05 When You Didn't Get The Joke 01:47 When You Forget Someone's Name 02:40 When You Put Your Foot in Your Mouth 03:33 When You Didn't Actually Know What You Were Talking About ****** 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 peop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 18 min
How to Get Motivated: 10 Tips to Improve Your Self-Motivation
You can learn how to get motivated. You probably noticed that it is very challenging to stay motivated all the time. Whatever you focus on, there are bound to be days when you have commitments and don't feel like doing them. With these tips you can improve your self-motivation using the latest research. Motivate your life, your ideas, your productivity. Want more details on how to get motivated? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/motivation/ 0:00-0:58 Introduction 0:59-2:02 Tip #1 - Small Wins Self-Motivate 2:03-2:40 Tip #2 - Self-Motivating Talk 2:41-4:34 Tip #3 - The Brain Believes What You Tell It Most 4:35-6:03 Tip #4 - Motivation Buzzkills 6:04-7:57 Tip #5 - Limiting Wishes 7:58-8:33 Tip #6 - Changing Self-Talk 8:34-9:55 Tip #7 - Change Your Internal Voice 9:56-10:56 Tip #8 - Re-Examine 10:57-12:09 Tip #9 - Your Choice to Self-Motivate 12:10-12:40 - Tip #10 - Motivation Mantra 12:41-13:32 Bonus Tips ****** 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 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 #SelfMotivation #Communications #VanessaVanEdwards #motivation #motivationtips #productivity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 36 min
How to stop caring about what people think
Do you find yourself caught up in something negative someone said about you or to you? Do you care deeply about your reputation and what others think about you to the point that they control your every move and thought? I sat down with the lovely Jodie Cook and we talked about how we can stop caring about what people think about us. You will learn how to focus on your journey, shift your mindset, and ultimately stop caring about what other people think about you! Read more here! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/stop-caring-what-people-think/ Check out Jodie Cook's new book: tenyearcareer.com In this video: 0:00 Intro 2:09 How to stop caring about what other people think 3:57 Clicking with everyone 6:27 Be judgment-free 9:15 What can you control? 11:33 Perspective 16:55 See what's really happening 18:22 Protect your energy 21:32 Remember your why 24:30 Final thoughts ****** 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... ****** 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... ****** 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/vanessava... ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #vanessavanedwards #selfconfidence #confidence #authenticity #entrepreneurtips #selfesteem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 17 min
How To Make A GRAND Entrance
Let's be real. The pandemic had us cooped up at home for far too long. Going places, events, and meeting up with people were almost nonexistent. Now that we're slowly but surely opening back up, we're showing up. And when you show up, I want you to be your most confident self. In this video, you will learn how to walk into any room with ease and confidence. People make their first impressions within the first couple of seconds. Let's make those seconds count, and make your entrance grand! In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Step 1: Walk with purpose 2:05 Step 2: Sweeping Gaze 4:03 Step 3: Signal 6:28 Step 4: Swift Personal Greetings 9:45 Step 5: Open with a sparking conversation 12:06 My grand exit ****** 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 understand what makes people tick. 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/capti... ****** 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/vanessava... ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #vanessavanedwards #entrance #grandentrance #communication #communicationtips #presence #stagepresence #meetingtips #networking #businesstips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 27 min
15 Ways to Make Your Video Calls Instantly Better
Are you doing a lot more video calls? Video calls are becoming an essential part of business. I want to teach you how to be confident, charismatic and natural on video calls. Join us in this video call talking about video call tips and demo the best video call practices. 0:00-0:27 Introduction 0:28-2:07 Step #1: Get Gear 2:08-2:46 Step #2: Back Up! 2:47-3:34 Step #3: Think lights, Camera, Action 3:35-4:52 Step #4: Focus on Substance, NOT Appearance 4:53-8:59 Step #5: Avoid Video Awkwardness 9:00-10:15 Step #6: Give Yourself a Social Boost! 10:16-10:32 Step #7: Look at the Dot 10:33-10:52 Step #8: Wave and Smile 10:53-12:20 Step #9: Start With Your Happy Voice 12:21-14:27 Step #10: Designate a Driver 14:28-15:46 Step #11: Become One With the Hand 15:47-16:23 Step #12: Learn to Decode Facial Expressions 16:24-17:43 Step #13: Dress to Impress 17:44-18:37 Step #14: Send a Letter of Thanks 18:38-20:40 Step #15: Know Thyself ****** 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/ #videocalls #VanessaVanEdwards #videocalltips #businesstips #confidence #charisma #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 5 min
Deep Conversational Ice breakers
Let’s dive deeper than the usual small talk! 🗣️ Discover meaningful connections and ignite engaging conversations with our favorite deep conversational icebreakers. Want even more? Check out this article: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/deep-questions/ ****** 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
The Importance of Body Language in Sports
There’s a lot of interesting body language going on in athletics. Body language is an often overlooked aspect of sports. Sports communication is very important in a game. Vanessa Van Edwards explains what role nonverbal plays in athletics, how to improve the body language in sports and what to look for the next time you are watching your favorite sport. In this video.... 0:00 Nonverbal cues of athletes with Vanessa Van Edwards 0:36 Vanessa Van Edwards explains there is a hidden language in sports 0:53 Universal body language of pride 1:33 Universal body language of defeat 1:57 Quick eyebrow flash is the universal invitation cue 2:36 Chin nod is the universal sign of pointing 2:54 Angled torso toward someone is the cue for get ready 3:20 The power of touch 4:04 Releasing of oxytocin bonds teammates 4:28 Universal body language of shame 5:06 Body language of an Alpha 5:58 Can there be a false Alpha? 6:18 Can you read your own body language? ****** 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 #BodyLanguage #Sports #Athletes #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 12 min
How to Make a Great First Impression
Do you make your first impressions count? You only get one chance to make a good one! How can you improve your chances of making a good impression when it counts? First impressions are everything. In this video, Vanessa shares eight science-backed strategies to make an incredible, lasting, captivating first impression! Want more details on how to make a lasting impression? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/first-impressions/ 0:00-0:51 Introduction 0:52-2:07 Step #1 - Thin-Slicing 2:08-2:49 Step #2 - Self-Evaluation 2:50-3:46 Step #3 - Ideal Firsts 3:47-4:28 Step #4 - Perfect Your Handshake 4:29-5:27 Step #5 - Stand in a Launch Position 5:28-6:12 Step #6 - Avoid Bad Days 6:13-6:54 Step #7 - Think About Your Ornaments 6:55-7:45 Step #8 Point Your Toes Towards the Person You’re Meeting 7:46-8:18 Subscribe for Insider Tips at www.scienceofpeople.com ****** 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 and CES to name a few. Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 8 min
Sound as smart as you are! Conversation Mastery (Free Preview)
I want you to sound as smart as you are! Whether you’re looking to improve your public speaking skills, make a great impression on a first date, or simply want to feel more confident when talking to others, this course is for you! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6YdkEI-d5pSL1xSz-T4IXFkmVl3k9XEp ****** 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 · 28 min
Unlock Your Potential in 10 Steps
Do you sometimes feel like you're unworthy or not enough? Or even worse - you've lost all sense of trust for yourself? If there is one person in this world you should trust, let that person be you! When you build your inner confidence and regain your self-trust, you'll do better in relationships, in the workplace, and even when making daily decisions. In this video, I sat down with Melody Wilding @melodywildinglmsw , author of "Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work" as she described all the traits that make up a Sensitive Striver. Are you a sensitive striver? Find out in this video! Check out Melody here: https://melodywilding.com/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:49 What is a sensitive striver? 1:48 How to know if you're a sensitive striver 4:44 The power of being a sensitive striver 8:48 The Honor Roll Hangover 13:27 How to use your gut intuition 16:12 The 10-10-10 Rule 19:18 Key Takeaways My new book Cues is available for pre-order!: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/ ****** 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/ #trustyourself #confidence #senstivestriver #melodywilding #vanessavanedwards #cues #cuesbook #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 13 min
How to Prepare for a Recession
An economic recession can be a very scary thing. But there are concrete steps you can take TODAY to recession-proof your job, resume, network, and online profiles. Listen in as Vanessa (who started her business during the 2007 recession) goes over recession-proof tips in this video. 00:00 Intro 01:02 Step 1- Add skills 02:30 Update your professional assets 04:35 Build your network 06:22 Cut 07:15 Save ****** 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/ 👉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/capti... ****** 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/vanessava... ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #recession #recessionproof #work #business #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 9 min
How to Answer Fun Facts About Me in a Clever Way
We all know how nerve-wracking it can be when someone asks us to share something interesting or unique about ourselves, especially when put on the spot. But fear not! With these tips, you'll be able to impress your friends, family, and even potential employers with your witty and charming responses. So, whether you're prepping for a job interview, getting to know new friends, or just want to be ready for those unexpected icebreaker questions, this video is for you. With our help, you'll never be caught off guard again when asked to share a fun fact about yourself. So, grab a notepad and pen, get ready to take some notes, and let's get started! 0:17 - Fill in the blanks 0:36 - Fun Fact: I wanted to be a teacher 0:53 - Fun Fact: The first concert attended 1:05 - Fun Fact: Superpower 1:31 - Fun Fact: Weird hobby 1:56 - Fun Fact: Celebrity crush 2:07 - Fun Fact: The story behind my name 2:43 - Fun Fact: Zombie Apocalypse 3:00 - Fun Fact: Secret talent Click here to read more: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/fun-facts-about-me/ Learn more about our FREE likability training: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likable-person-in-the-room/ ****** 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 · 33 min
How To Be Mentally Tough With Dr. Nate Zinsser
Mental toughness is something we all want to achieve. Whether we experience a low confidence day, we have a nerve-racking event coming up, or you simply feel yourself getting pulled down by your own negative thoughts, I sat down with Dr. Nate Zinsser and talked about everything mental toughness and he had some groundbreaking advice. Check out Dr. Nate Zinsser's book "The Confident Mind" here: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 And check out his website here: https://www.natezinsser.com/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Who is Dr. Nate Zinsser? 2:16 What does it mean to have a confident mind? 3:15 A myth to mental toughness 5:30 What is a sewer and a success cycle? 10:27 What to do in a sewer cycle 16:45 What does it mean to fall in love with your butterflies? 21:42 Action steps to mental toughness 22:24 Dr. Zinsser's final piece of advice ****** 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... ****** 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... ****** 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/vanessava... ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards #vanessavanedwards #natezinsser #mentaltoughness #confidence #howtobeconfident #selfconfidence #toughness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 19 min
How To Be More Confident
Do you know how to look confident? When you walk into a room, go on a date or pitch at a meeting you want to make sure you look confident. In this video I will show you how to both feel and look more confident. Confidence is a skill that can be developed with intentional and purposeful practice. It starts all in the mindset, but your own body language and verbal can do a lot for your mindset. I think that when you can implement some of the tips I mention in this video, that confidence can come naturally for anyone! Be more confident and captivating with my book Captivate: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/ Learn more confidence cues in my new book Cues: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Confidence myth 0:56 How to LOOK confident 2:32 Hot to SOUND confident 4:18 Happiness and confidence 5:44 Hot to walk confidently 6:44 Find a confident role model 8:06 Pump up your confidence 8:47 Overcome imposter syndrome 10:46 Sparking confidence in your brain 12:00 Limit social media consumption 13:23 Final thoughts ****** 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/ ****** 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 · 7 min
What Do You Regret?
What do you regret the most in your life? Did you ever feel bad for what you've said or for something you've done? I regret hitting reply all on that email. I regret drinking too much that one night - you know the one I mean. I regret buying that stupid, overly-priced vacation package. I regret my college major. Any of those sound familiar? Regret is a pesky beast. Interestingly, there is some cool science behind it. I will help uncover 3 areas where regret tends to creep in and will help you take action. Want more details on how to overcome your great regrets? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/regret/ ****** 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 #Regret #Life #Truth #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yesterday · 8 min
Charisma Flavors: A Sneak Peek From Stage
I had the honor to speak at the San Diego Women's Week event to talk about charisma, it's flavors, and how anyone can be more charismatic in their own way. Learn just how charisma can be learned! Book Vanessa for your next event at: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/speaking/ or email at speakingscienceofpeople.com In this video: 0:00 TED Talk Experiment 0:26 Why some TED talkers have more views than others 2:00 The importance of hand gestures 4:13 The science behind hand gestures ****** 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

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