Vanessa Van Edwards

A leading voice in the science of human behavior, Vanessa Van Edwards is trusted by global brands and institutions to help their teams connect, communicate, and lead more effectively. 

Founder of the organization Science of People, internationally bestselling author, and Harvard instructor Vanessa Van Edwards brings a unique blend of research-based insights and real-world application to every stage she steps on. With an engaging style and infectious energy, she translates cutting-edge behavioral science into practical strategies audiences can immediately use to build trust, boost influence, and elevate how they show up in both personal and professional settings.

Vanessa is the internationally bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, which has been translated into 18 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. She is an influential YouTuber with more than 1 million channel subscribers. More than 70 million people watch her videos.

Whether speaking to corporate teams, leadership summits, or innovation conferences, Vanessa equips audiences with a deeper understanding of the hidden cues and signals that drive human interaction. Attendees walk away with science-backed techniques to improve communication, increase their emotional intelligence, and create more meaningful relationships—key skills in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. 

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