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Vanessa Van Edwards

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

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41:38

How to Use Radical Confidence to Grow 57,000% and Be...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/06

Radical confidence doesn't always come from a "rags to riches" story. There are plenty of people that gain their confidence from simply wanting more.In this interview, Lisa from @LisaBilyeu and I talk about radical confidence, and how to cultivate it, while Lisa shares a few stories that have built her into the woman she is today. She also tells us amazing stories behind the building of Quest Nutrition and how she grew the business by 57,000%Check out Lisa's new book here:

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12:22

What to do with your hands while sitting, standing,...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/05

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 Intro0:36 Hands should be CALM1:07 Hands should be CONFIDENT2:54 Use explanatory gestures3:53 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

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6:33

Asking For Advice: Can You Tell Me What to Do?

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/04

Do you ever ask for advice? If not, you should. Asking for advice is one of my favorite, most-overlooked people hacks because it helps you learn new things and bond with people. The need to take advice comes up regularly in everyday life. In this video, I have 4 simple steps you can implement that will bring you closer to people.Did you like this video?? This is just the start! If you want to learn more human behavior hacks check out my book Captivate and claim your

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27:47

Be the Real Life Hero of Your Own Story with Don Miller

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/04

Are you an everyday hero? Real life heroes live to tell great stories. They have powerful narratives that help themselves and others thrive. Learn from the amazing Don Miller @DonaldMillerWebsite on how to be the hero of your own life. He is the author of the incredible book "Hero on a Mission" Check Don Miller's new book "Hero on a Mission":

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7:59

Funny Responses to "How Are You?" that will make...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/03

How many times are you faced with the dreaded question, "how are you?" and how many times do you answer "good!" when maybe you'd rather answer any other way?My answers to those questions? Far too many times. I've been thinking about funny ways to answer this question, break the social script, and maybe even get a little giggle out of someone.In this video:0:00 Intro0:45 Funny response #1: Better inside1:15 Funny response #2: Figuring it out1:45 Funny response #3: Bring the energyyyyyyy2:52 Funny

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7:08

How to Write a Book: My Writing Process

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/02

In this video, I will be talking about my writing process and how I wrote my bestselling book, Captivate. I have received many questions from my lovely blog readers wanting to write their own books, memoirs, and guides. My latest book Captivate was so fun for me to write that I am thrilled to share the secrets that helped me, and I hope they help you so that you can captivate your readers with the best kind of writing process.Do you have any writing tips or hacks that help you? Share them in the

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37:19

Improve Your Strategic Thinking in 5 Steps with...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/02

Some goals are meant to be planned out as long-term goals and I sat down with Dorie Clark who shared her knowledge about strategic thinking.Strategic thinking can help us win in life. Whether it be at the workplace, personal goals, or even relationship goals, Dorie gives amazing insight on how to develop strategic thinking.Be sure to check out Dorie's amazing book The Long Game: www.dorieclark.com/thelonggameIn this video:0:00 Intro3:30 The Definition of Strategic Thinking6:30 Busyness vs. Strategic

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5:11

Can You Learn Charisma?

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/02

Can charisma be learned? Do you think highly charismatic people are born or made? Some people are gifted with natural charisma. A person must have some charisma for being a great leader. In our weekly Twitter poll, we asked our followers if the following statement is true or false, "I believe charisma can be learned.' Can you guess which answer got 90%? Watch this video to find out the answer.But wait--- This is just the start! In my book Captivate, I dive into the science of charisma and outline it

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8:14

Charisma Flavors: A Sneak Peek From Stage

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/01

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.comIn this video:0:00 TED Talk Experiment0:26 Why some TED talkers have more views than others2:00 The importance of hand gestures4:13 The science behind hand gestures******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You

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8:12

Are You a Truth Wizard?

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/10/01

Do you believe that you're a truth wizard? Research tells us that we are lied to as much as 200 times per day. That is crazy! Lying is a bad thing to do, most of the time. We like to think we are good at detecting lies, but an average person can judge lies with 54% accuracy, which is barely better than a coin toss. However, there are a small group of people that can detect lies with 80% accuracy.Are you a naturally born truth wizard? Check out our article to find out

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31:26

How to Be Cool...and Be Popular Authentically

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/30

As we get older, our definition of "cool" changes. What we felt was important back then, can be different now that we've experienced life and learned our lessons.Codie Sanchez and I talked all about what it means to be a cool kid, how cool kids interact in social interactions, and how being cool can serve you in business transactions. This was a fun conversation to be a part of!Check out all of Codie's stuff!Codie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CodieSanchezCT @CodieSanchezCT Codie's

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6:56

Fix Resting Bothered Face [RBF] with these simple tweaks

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/30

Stop your resting bothered face and start being more approachable and likable. In this video, I will teach you how to combat resting bothered face, so you can appear more friendly and charming.In this video:0:00 Intro0:35 The science of RBF1:40 Why do I have a RBF?2:48 Tips to stop your RBF3:34 Final thoughts******If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship course, People School: www.scienceofpeople.com/enrollPeople School is a 12 step video based training program designed to

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7:50

What to Say When Someone Compliments You ... and keep...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/29

Getting compliments isn't always as pleasant as it might seem. When someone gives me a compliment, I kind of cringe and hope the awkward moment is over, but I've found some cool and different ways to respond to compliments, even if you hate being complimented!Learn more about responding to compliments in the full article:👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/funny-responses/In this video:0:00 Intro0:49 Respond to compliments by being grateful1:07 Respond to compliments by being cheeky2:23

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16:45

How to Fix Your Posture FAST

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/28

Your posture is one of the most important parts of coming across as your most confident self, but did you know that posture has a lot to do with your emotions?Aaron Alexander and I talked about how to fix your posture so that you not only look confident, but you FEEL confident from the inside too. He even shows a simple exercise you can do to improve your daily posture!Check out Aaron's book: https://www.alignpodcast.com/alignbookAaron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignpodcast/?hl=enOur

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6:01

Hug or Handshake? How To Handle Awkward Moments

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/28

Do you know that awkward moment that happens when you first see someone and you are not sure if they are going to give you a handshake or a hug? It always happens in horrible slow motion for me -- and then you end up in an awkward side hug.When writing my book Captivate, I sought out to discover to how to deal with social issues that plague our everyday lives. Through research, I have some solutions that will help you navigate and succeed at greetings. If you want more tips on how to navigate

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32:11

Silence Your Inner Critic with these Life-Changing...

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/27

Our inner critic can be harsh, but it's there for a reason. Switching up the inner critic to work in your favor can help put you into a positive mindset.In this video, Kindra and I talk about how your inner narrative can actually serve you and the decision to see your story from a different perspective is best to avoid an iceberg moment through the steps mentioned in Kindra's book.Check out Kindra's book: https://www.chooseyourstorychangeyourlife.com/In this video: 0:00 Intro3:14 Your inner

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5:01

How to Make Accurate Snap Judgments of People

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/27

Judging people is very common. Is your first judgment of someone accurate? As I was doing some research for my book Captivate, I discovered why people make snap decisions about the strangers they meet. While doing the research, I also turned to my Twitter followers to see how accurately they perceive someone else... What did they say? Watch this video to find out.Do you want to play along with us on our next Twitter poll? Be sure to follow me @Vvanedwards.This is just the start! Be sure to check out

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19:19

Read a script without sounding like a robot

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/27

Have you ever had to read from a script and you know you sound a little...robotic?I put together 11 tips on enhancing your script reading and sounding like your most charismatic self. You'll learn how to leverage your vocal power and I share some fascinating science behind reading from script vs. reading off-script.In this video:0:00 Intro0:11 Tip #1: Dictate your script first0:31 Tip #2: Use shorter words & sentences1:07 Tip #3: Smile when reading2:38 Tip #4: Use the right microphone3:26 Tip #5:

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27:18

How to Hold Yourself Accountable

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/26

Have you ever struggled with holding yourself accountable? Have you ever set a goal and fallen short of achieving it?In this video, Alex Sheen @thensheensaid and I talk about how to hold yourself accountable. Alex shares advice and tips about what it's like to successfully set a goal and the journey towards reaching it. No matter how big or small, with the mentality of "Because I said I would".Check out Alex Sheen: https://becauseisaidiwould.org/alexsheen/https://becauseisaidiwould.org/In this

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6:04

How To Tell If Someone Is Attracted To You

Vanessa Van Edwards ·

2026/09/25

You've probably seen a few signs that they are attracted to you...but how can you know for sure? In this video, I talk about 3 science based tips that help you determine whether those signs are signs of attraction! I think that if you're able to read these nonverbal cues, you can avoid any awkwardness that comes with trying to find out if someone is interested and help define the relationship once and for all.In this video:0:00 - Intro0:35 - Proximity1:22 - Touch2:25 - Eye Contact2:56 -

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