Founder of Science of People
Vanessa
Van Edwards
Communication expert, bestselling author, and acclaimed international keynote speaker.
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About Vanessa
Vanessa Van Edwards is a renowned behavioral researcher, bestselling author, and acclaimed international keynote speaker. Her books Captivate and Cues have been translated into 18 languages.
As founder of Science of People, Vanessa's YouTube tutorials have reached over 100M+ people. For over a decade she has worked with top brands, universities, government entities, nonprofits and companies to increase their effectiveness by improving their communication.
Vanessa helps entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and speaks to trillion-dollar companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and more.
Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership. Her science-backed framework helps anyone communicate with confidence. She is also an Instructor, Professional & Executive Development, Harvard Division of Continuing Education.
Vanessa is renowned for teaching people skills to audiences worldwide, including Harvard, SxSW, MIT, and Stanford. Her engaging workshops teach individuals to succeed in business and life by understanding the hidden dynamics of people.
Corporate Speaking
Vanessa regularly creates custom workshops and events for the world's most innovative companies.
Published Author
Multiple-time Bestselling Author
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Vanessa in the Media
Our research is featured in the world's leading media outlets.
Podcasts + Interviews
The Diary of a CEO
The Mel Robbins Podcast
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Khloé In Wonder Land
Lewis Howes' School of Greatness
Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
Stop Using This - It's Killing Your Conversations
Q&A: How to Communicate with Charisma
Ryan Holiday Interview
Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson
The Diary of a CEO
Expert Commentary
In the Press
How To Master The Art Of Charismatic Communication
3 Body Language Mistakes that Make You Look Like a Liar
3 Proven Strategies on Taking Breaks That Will Help You Become More Productive
Trump's Hands Speak, But What Do They Say?
What is Toxic Positivity?
And Just Like That, Sex Talk Comes to the Office
The curse of the frenemy
Connect with Vanessa
Vanessa shares a new social tip each week, along with inspiring communication strategies and quotes to make your scrolling infinitely more enriching.
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