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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/
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  • Monday · 13 min

    Use THESE Questions in Your Next Team Meeting

    Whether you're looking for content to enrich your team meetings, spark conversations in quick chats, or kick off your morning meetings with positive energy, you've come to the right place! Research consistently shows that engagement is key to a fulfilling work environment. This video is packed with great questions designed to promote team building and improve interpersonal relationships at work. Get even more team building questions here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/team-building-questions/ Learn more about Alphabet work: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/productivity-tips/ In this video: 00:11 - The Challenge 00:35 - Question 1 : What is something you're working to accomplish outside of work? 01:09 - Question 2 : What is your favorite family tradition or a tradition you’ve created for yourself? 01:39 - Question 3: Using one or two descriptive words, tell us how you hope others see you. 01:56 - Question 4: If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party (living or dead, fictional or real), who would you invite? Why? 02:10 - Question 5: What is your guilty pleasure? 02: 26 - Question 6: What language would you like to learn and why? 02:47 - Question 7: What’s something you don’t like that everyone loves? 02:52 - Question 8: How has X current event impacted you? 03:14 - Question 9: What has someone done in the office that encouraged or helped you lately? 03:30 - Question 10: How do you like to be praised and appreciated? 03:47 - Question 11: How did you get to your current job? 04:04 - Question 12: What do you feel is our team’s biggest strength? How can we improve as a team? 04:24 - Question 13: What are you reading right now? (Or what book have you wanted to read?) 04:47 - Question 14: What’s the difference between you and most other people? 04:55 - Question 15: What helps you when you’re stressed? 05:23 - Question 16: What’s your A-work? 05:42 - Question 17: Describe the coworker sitting next to you with one positive word. 05:53 - Question 18: Is there a charitable cause you support? 06:03 - Question 19: What was the best work advice you’ve ever received? 06:19 - Question 20: What was your best vacation? 05:24 - Alphabet Work snippet ****** 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

  • Monday · 7 min

    Toxic Positivity: Why Positive Vibes are Ruining You

    Do you know what toxic positivity is? You might have experienced (or been the cause of) toxic positivity. And it is the worst! Learn what it is and how to fix it in this video. Read the full post here! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/toxic-positivity/ 00:00 Intro 00:33 Types of toxic positivity 02:24 Say this, not that 24 Science-Based Tips to Deal with Anxiety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-jrA7DBf-c How to Strengthen Your Relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ_eCqcl0LM ****** 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 #toxicpositivity #relationships #relationshipadvice #communicationtips #communicationskills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 22 min

    How to Show Authentic Appreciation at Work...and make people feel good

    Do you know how the people in your work life feel appreciated? Do you know how YOU feel appreciated by others? It’s important to show your employees and colleagues you care, but what’s the best way to show employee appreciation? In this video, I review appreciation languages and show you how to find out which language your employees have. I think that by catering to those languages every so often creates a happy work environment, which makes for happy employees that feel accomplished about their work and being on your team. In this video: 0:00 I Appreciate You 0:25 What's An Appreciation Language? 2:12 Appreciation Language #1: Quality Time 5:01 Appreciation Language #2: Gifts 7:16 Appreciation Language #3: Physical Touch 10:14 Appreciation Language #4: Acts of Service 12:10 Appreciation Language #5: Words of Affirmation 14:47 What’s your appreciation language? If you'd like to learn your own appreciation language, check out Dr. Chapman's official Love Language quiz here: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ Captivate your team and succeed with people with my book Captivate! Get it here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/ Read your team's verbal and nonverbal cues and master the secret language of charismatic communication with my new book Cues! Get it here: 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/ #appreciation #lovelanguage #vanessavanedwards #garychapman #5lovelanguages #captivate #captivatebook #cues #cuesbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 11 min

    The 10 Secrets to the Perfect Shark Tank Pitch

    What makes a pitch successful on Shark Tank? A lot of entrepreneurs are starting out and want to find out on how to pitch their business. At Science of People, we decided to find out by analyzing all 495 pitches from the show. In this video, we will uncover the 10 secrets to help you win in any sales or negotiation pitch. Thank you to my research partner José Piña for all the incredible coding! We have our detailed analysis on our blog: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/shark-tank-pitch/ *Bonus* Our research has also been featured on both Entrepreneur Magazine and Fox News: ☞ Entrepreneur Magazine- https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/282607 ☞ Fox News- http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/09/21/how-to-win-on-shark-tank.html ****** 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 #SharkTank #Pitch #Entrepreneur #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 13 min

    5 Vocal Warm Up Exercises Before Meetings, Speeches and Presentations

    Most people think vocal warm-up exercises are only important for singers. Wrong! Every professional should be using vocal warm-up exercises to sound more powerful in meetings, when giving important presentations, and to level up speeches. If you’ve ever spoken up in a meeting or given a presentation or speech, then you need a basic vocal warm-up exercise. Want more details on vocal warm-up exercises? 👉🏻https://www.scienceofpeople.com/vocal-warm-ups/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Storytime 2:23 Loosen up 4:06 Tongue trills 4:38 Humming 5:20 Chant 6:36 Pronounce 7:20 Review ****** 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 ****** Want to be in the top 1% of speakers? There is a formula to creating a great presentation. Learn to captivate any audience on stage, on video, and in meetings in this training. I will teach you: How to keep people engaged and captivated How to powerfully open and close a presentation, speech, or toast Crafting a charismatic stage presence How to speak so people listen Get the free preview of the course Powerful Presentations: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/presentation-skills-course/ ****** 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 #Vocal #Exercises #Warmup #Meetings #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 5 min

    Conversation Mastery: Communicate with Confidence Promo

    ****** 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

  • Monday · 16 min

    Analyzing Kamala Harris' Body Language

    Here is an analysis of Kamala Harris' body language in the media and what you should know about first impressions. Do you know what body language messages are being sent to you? Try looking for these signals the next time you look at your news page! Learn more in our body language guide: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/body-language/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 1:35 New York Times Analysis 1:49 The angle 2:26 Hand gestures 3:54 Facial expression 5:49 Taking up space 6:28 Fox News Analysis 7:15 The angle 7:31 The microexpression 8:40 No hand gestures 9:05 Body language 10:57 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/ ****** 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! ****** 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

  • Monday · 5 min

    20 Deep Conversation Starters for Couples

    Instead of getting caught in the web of mundane logistics, these thought-provoking questions are crafted to ignite meaningful conversations. Whether you opt to ask them all at once during a special occasion or pose one question per week, these prompts are designed to bring you and your partner closer together. Explore topics ranging from success and favorite music to expressing love and discussing aspirations. Challenge yourselves by delving into the questions that make you a little nervous and witness how they deepen your connection. Ready to enhance your communication and strengthen your bond? Watch now! 🌟 Read more: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-for-couples/ In this video: 1:59:46 - Do not get stuck in this couple trap. 1:59:49 - Having the same conversation about logistics all the time. 1:59:53 - Realizing repetitive questions to spouse. 2:12 - Favorite deep conversation starters for couples. 2:27 - Challenge to try the ones that make you a little bit nervous. 0:37 - Question 1: Biggest win or success this year? 0:48 - Question 2: Music you listen to when alone or driving. 0:57 - Question 3: Who makes you feel the happiest? 1:03 - Question 4: Skill you would like to learn most. 1:10 - Question 5: Optimist or pessimist? 1:15 - Question 6: Place or time you wish to return to. 1:23 - Question 7: Where would you want to go on a big trip together? 1:31 - Question 8: How did your family express love when you were growing up? 1:36 - Question 9: Goals as a couple. 1:50 - Question 10: What do you worry about the most? 1:54 - Question 11: Favorite self-care ritual. 2:04 - Question 12: How do you think others would describe you? 2:11 - Question 13: How would you describe yourself? 2:17 - Question 14: Most significant trouble in school. 2:24 - Question 15: Reconnecting with someone you don't talk to anymore. 2:33 - Question 16: Reassessing spending habits. 2:41 - Question 17: Uncomfortable topics to discuss. 2:44 - Question 18: Improving response to uncomfortable topics. 2:53 - Question 19: Giving back to the community. 2:55 - Question 20: Volunteering together. 2:59 - Question 21: Strangest thing you've ever eaten. 3:04 - Question 22: Choosing a new name and its match to personality. 3:11 - Question 23: Spending enough time together. 3:19 - Question 24: Making changes to ensure spending enough time together. 3:23 - Aim of sparking different conversations and learning new things. ****** 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

  • Monday · 13 min

    How to Decode Your Boss’s Personality

    Managing your boss is extremely important. Do you struggle to understand your boss? If you’re working for someone whose actions and demands are a source of frustration and confusion, the problem likely lies not in their behavior but in your lack of understanding of the personality traits that influence their behavior. Today, I am going to teach you the Big 5. This will help you to accurately understand people’s personalities and behaviors. I would love to hear from you... Where do you fall on the OCEAN spectrum? Want more details on how to deal with your boss? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/bad-boss/ 00:00 Intro 00:30 Openness 01:52 Contentiousness 02:55 Extraversion 04:18 Agreeableness 06:15 Neuroticism ****** Do you want to be able to decode emotions? Read faces? Our advanced facial decoding training is for you! I will teach you how to quickly, accurately, and easily spot the true meaning of facial expressions. Get the free preview of our course: Decode: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/decode/ 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 #Boss #Managingup #Work #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 13 min

    The Patterns Behind Successful Blind Dates

    How do you create a successful blind date? My research team and I coded a random sampling of 100 blind dates to look for patterns. We looked at a few variables that we thought might influence the success or failure of a date–hoping to find some good blind date tips for you to use on your blind dates. If you want to strike terror into the hearts of singles everywhere, just mention two little words: Blind Date Does it have to be this way? Here at Science of People, I was curious about blind dates. Specifically: * What are the attraction patterns on successful blind dates? * Do successful matches have different body language and verbal patterns than unsuccessful matches? * Can you tell in the first seven seconds of seeing a couple if they will stay together? * Are there any patterns of instant attraction? Want more details on blind dates? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/blind-date/ 00:00 Intro 01:08 Scenario 01:30 Power Body Language 02:32 The Smile 03:12 The Greeting 04:10 Attraction Body Language 05:09 Gut Guess 05:30 The Result 06:17 Study results and Blind Date Tips ****** 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 #Date #Dating #Couples #Relationships #VanessaVanEdwards #d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 9 min

    How to Deal With Difficult and Toxic People

    In this life, there are all kinds of different people that we're going to encounter, including difficult people and more often than not, we'll have to either work with them or be cordial. In this video, I talk about the 4 types of difficult people and how to navigate social interactions with them, respectfully so that if you're in the workplace, no one gets written up 😅 it can be exhausting, and we cannot fix our difficult people, but by using our people skills and new communication techniques we can try to understand them and create better interactions and even stop their negativity in its tracks! Want more details on the types of difficult people and how to deal with them?   👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/difficult-people/ Learn how to Captivate a room with my book Captivate!: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/ Point out hidden cues from difficult people with my new book Cues!: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/ In this video: 00:00 Identify the 4 types 00:44 #1 - Downers 00:57 #2 - Better Thans 01:25 #3 - Passives 01:47 #4 - Tanks 02:27 How to neutralize them 03:32 Vanessa gives a practical example 04:05 How to deal with their toxicity 04:56 How to avoid getting caught in their drama ****** 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 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 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! #vanessavanedwards #difficultpeople #dealingwithpeople Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 8 min

    How to Stop Procrastinating

    Procrastination is the enemy of success. Are you a procrastinator? Do you get distracted easily? Trust me when I say that you are not alone. You waste a lot of time while you procrastinate that you should invest in something important. It's a bad habit that you can overcome. Let me give you 6 science-based tips that will help you to know how to overcome procrastination. Here is an in-depth look at the science behind procrastination: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/procrastination/ In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Make a "Not To-do List" 01:29 Commit Publically for Accountability 02:19 Set Up Barriers 03:24 Take Down Barriers 04:00 Analysis Paralysis 05:00 Dream Big ****** 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 #Procrastination #Laziness #VanessaVanEdwards #AMNorthwest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 21 min

    Zoom Fatigue: How to Beat It and Build Your Video Stamina

    Zoom fatigue happens when we are exhausted by too many video calls. Zoom fatigue is also called video call exhaustion and this is real! If you are spending more time on video calls then you MUST watch this video to prevent (and cure) your zoom fatigue. Read more at Science of People: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/zoom-fatigue 0:00 Introduction 0:44 What is Zoom Fatigue? 1:21 Signs of Zoom Fatigue 1:47 What Causes Zoom Fatigue? 7:07 How to Make Video Calls Better: Tip #1 - Warm Up/Ice Breaker 11:50 Tip #2 - Give the Call Energy/Dopamine Moment 13:00 Tip #3 - Get Creative: No Rules for Video Calls ****** 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 #zoom #zoomcall #zoomfatigue #zoomtips #vanessavanedwards #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 28 min

    The Alter Ego Effect Can Change Your Life

    Do you behave differently when you’re with different people? This is called the alter-ego effect and it can work for you. Each identity represents a different skill, way of thinking, or level of comfort with the situation. You can use this ability to your advantage! My friend @todd_herman, is here to tell you how you can tap into the power of alter egos to reinvent yourself and give a breath of fresh air to your life. Check out Todd’s book "The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life": https://www.amazon.com/Alter-Ego-Effect-Identities-Transform-ebook/dp/B075WPWMSK Remember to check our full article on this topic: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/reinvent-yourself (live on 6/22 at 10 am CST) Timestamps: 00:00 Sneak preview 00:57 Who is Todd Herman? 01:39 Are you climbing the wrong ladder? 03:33 What is an alter ego? 04:55 Which skills and habits do you “flex” often? 07:39 How Halsey was born 08:12 The importance of taking *practical* steps to reinvent yourself 10:55 Common objections to Alter Egos 13:12 Question #1 13:20 Question #2 14:35 Question #3 15:36 The power of naming your Alter Ego 18:13 Todd’s final nuggets of wisdom Other links in this video: How to talk to VIPs: https://youtu.be/rYN24UgsSBQ The Essential Leadership Skills to Be a Better Leader: https://youtu.be/kehjByLNvmo 24 Science-Based Tips to Deal with Anxiety: https://youtu.be/6-jrA7DBf-c Ambivert Quiz: Find Out If You're an Ambivert: https://youtu.be/etNzlERUYuA Pitch Your Ideas Better by Using the Magic of Visual Storytelling: https://youtu.be/5Lw5k8Tr-Jc ****** 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/ #vanessavanedwards #toddherman #alteregos #reinventyourself #thealteregoeffect #captivate #captivatebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 12 min

    What to do with your hands while sitting, standing, talking...and dancing?

    If you find yourself asking "what do I do with my hands?" in any social situation, this is the video for you! In this video, you'll learn what to do with your hands in every social situation whether you're sitting, standing, talking, or even dancing! In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:36 Hands should be CALM 1:07 Hands should be CONFIDENT 2:54 Use explanatory gestures 3:53 What to do with my hands while speaking? 4:20 What to do with my hands while sitting? 5:08 What to do with my hands while standing? 6:21 What to do with my hands while dancing? 6:47 Don't crack your knuckles 7:00 Don't put your hands in your pockets 7:26 Don't touch your face 8:07 Final thoughts ****** 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 #vanessavanedwards #communicationskills #communicationtips #presentationtips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 31 min

    10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Conferences

    Have you ever been to a conference or trade show and felt like it wasn’t worth the effort or the time or the money? Conference networking is all about connecting with potential clients. The right conference can be a game changer for your business. More importantly, the right conference, done the right way can prove to be a gold mine of opportunities. Whether you are going to a trade show, festival or business conference, you have to be prepared. You already are spending time, money and energy to get to the event. Let me teach you some tricks of the trade. I want you to be a conference pro. You know the conference pros: * Pros look forward to their event because they are certain they will get new business from it. * Pros know exactly how to work a room and walk up to a stranger like an old friend. * Pros are a magnet for business cards because they aren’t the sleazy schmoozer types. They are the people who everyone wants to sit next to at lunch. * Pros seem to effortlessly manage the schedule, land VIP coffees and kill it at after-parties. Want more details on how to network at a conference? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conference-networking/ 5 Ideas for making your business card awesome: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/card How To Gracefully End A Conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-ZYDCFpLzs 00:00 Intro 01:44 Your assets 04:42 Pitch perfect 06:33 Offer, don't ask 08:19 The context come on 11:46 Get in and stay in 13:10 Exit cues 14:47 Know your limits 17:00 Pre-networking 19:23 Contact management system 21:20 Tricks of the trade ****** 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 5 min

    What Makes You Attractive

    The more symmetrical your face is, the more attractive you appear to others. More symmetrical faces are perceived as more attractive in both males and females. Studies have shown that people prefer symmetrical facial features. In this video, I’ll teach you the physical qualities our eyes look for when assessing if someone is attractive. Want more on being attractive and memorable? 👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/symmetrical-face/ In this video: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Symmetry & beauty 0:43 Beyonce 1:15 Leonardo DiCapprio 1:51 Final thoughts ****** 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 ****** Do you want to be able to decode emotions? Read faces? Our advanced facial decoding training is for you! I will teach you how to quickly, accurately, and easily spot the true meaning of facial expressions. Get the free preview of our course: Decode: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/decode/ 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 #Attractiveness #Beauty #Faces #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 6 min

    The Art of Rejection: Body Language Dating Tips

    Do you want to learn some helpful body language dating tips? We know that sometimes guys just don't get it. You don't want to hurt their feelings but you don't want to date them either. Learn how to tell someone that you are not interested. In this video, we will show you four subtle moves to let them know you are not interested and master the art of rejection. Want to know more about body language tricks for anti-dating? https://www.scienceofpeople.com/art-rejection-body-language-tricks-dating/ ****** 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 ****** 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! Edit 15 more messages ****** 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 #DatingTips #BodyLanguage #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 15 min

    How to Overcome a Bad First Impression

    Bad first impressions can be ROUGH. But guess what? It happens to everyone, and perfectionists can be extra hard on themselves about it. In this video, Vanessa gives us tips on overcoming those bad first impressions on second encounters! You can improve someone's impression of you. Read the full article at: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/first-impressions/ 00:00 Intro 01:20 Acknowledge the Bad 03:05 Change the setting 04:53 Ask for Help 06:13 Break social scripts 08:20 Tell them you like them ****** 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 #firstimpression #firstimpressions #networking #networkingtips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Monday · 6 min

    25 Unique Ideas for Fun with Friends

    Looking for something unique to do with a friend? Check out these 25 fun and creative ideas! From attending free events at local bookstores, dressing up and visiting art museums, to starting a podcast, volunteering, and more. These ideas will spark your creativity and provide endless fun. Watch the video and choose your favorite idea to try out with your friend today! Read more: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/things-to-do-with-friends/ In this video: 1:59:22 - One: Local Bookstore Events 1:59:37 - Two: Visit a Local Art Museum 1:59:49 - Three: Thrift Store and Art Museum 1:59:54 - Four: Attend an Open Mic Night 0:07 - Five: Train for a 5K 0:14 - Six: Volunteer at a Nonprofit 0:21 - Seven: Plant a Tea Garden 0:29 - Eight: Start a Podcast 0:34 - Nine: Look at Old Photos 0:40 - Ten: Attend a Conference 1:01 - Eleven: Recreate Favorite Restaurant Meal 1:08 - Twelve: Paint and Sip Class 1:27 - Thirteen: Go for a Hike 1:34 - Fourteen: Play Kickball or Frisbee 1:47 - Fifteen: Play Mafia 2:05 - Sixteen: Watch Favorite Childhood Movie 2:12 - Seventeen: Take a Dance Class 2:19 - Eighteen: Day Road Trip 2:32 - Nineteen: Themed Dinner Party 2:37 - Twenty: Visit an Antique Show 2:44 - Twenty-One: Start a Vinyl Collection 2:49 - Twenty-Two: Disposable Camera Adventure 3:08 - Twenty-Three: Craft Personalized Gifts 3:23 - Twenty-Four: Create a Vision Board 3:35 - Twenty-Five: Pretend to be a Food Reviewer ****** 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

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