Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa Van Edwards is a bestselling author, speaker, and creator of People School. As the Lead Investigator at Science of People, she specializes in understanding human behavior and applying scientific research to improve interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

Vanessa is the author of multiple bestselling books, including "Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People" and "Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication." Her books have been translated into multiple languages, and she has a significant online presence with over 50 million views on her YouTube channel.

She is a sought-after speaker and has delivered talks to renowned companies such as Google, Intel, Facebook, Comcast, Microsoft, and Penguin Random-House. Vanessa has also been a spokesperson for brands like Dove, American Express, Clean and Clear, and Symantec.

Vanessa's work revolves around sharing practical and actionable skills to improve interpersonal communication and enhance leadership abilities. She has developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities and improving emotional intelligence (EQ) to facilitate effective communication with colleagues, clients, and customers. Her TEDx Talk on the science of charisma has been viewed over 2 million times.