Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, speaker, and author.
How do you make a great first impression? How can I become more charismatic? How can I stop feeling awkward in social situations? We've all wondered about these things at some point. Luckily, Vanessa is an expert on human interaction and has the answers you're looking for.
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Yesterday
How To Make Better Decisions (with way less uncertainty) - Joe Hudson - #1171
Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Expect to learn how important it is to develop the skill of decision-making, why intelligent people often struggle the most with making decisions, how to spot the biggest indicators you are about to make a terrible decision, ... Show More
1h 43m
Oct 31
Expelled, Arrested & Somehow Winning At Life - James Smith - #1170
James Smith is a podcaster, author, personal trainer, and co-founder of the world's greatest clean energy drink, Neutonic. Expect to learn why solving your problems never leaves you with fewer of them, why more money buys less happiness than you’d expect, how James got arrested a ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 29
35 Emotions Explained By Evolutionary Psychology - Rob Kurzban - #1169
Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author. Expect to learn why we should view emotions through the lens of evolution, the hidden reason why humans aren’t filled with existential anxiety at all times, what happens to your brain when you don’t express gratitude often, the secret ... Show More
2h 28m
Jun 2025
Overcome Awkwardness, Introversion and Learn to Get What You Want! #1 Body Language Expert Explains Subtle Cues Impact Everything From Dating To Work Promotions
What if the way you say "hello" is holding you back in life? Vanessa Van Edwards—body language expert, behavioral researcher, and founder of Science of People—shares powerful insights from her bestselling book Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. In this ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2017
How to Make People Like You: The Science of Popularity | Vanessa Van Edwards
Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) is a behavioral investigator, body language expert, returning guest, and author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. "I think it is important to understand how much space you take up in the world indicates to others and yourself ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2023
247: Mastering Charisma & People Skills with Vanessa Van Edwards
Wondering if it's possible for introverts to become skilled communicators and thrive in social situations? Absolutely. In this episode, Vanessa shares her personal journey, proving that being born as an introvert is just the starting point. With insightful tips, practical advice, ... Show More
32m 38s
May 2025
Vanessa Van Edwards: Stop Overthinking Every Social Interaction! (Use THESE Cues to Be Liked, Respected, and Build Confidence in Every Conversation)
What usually holds you back from starting a conversation? Can you remember a time you avoided someone out of fear of saying the wrong thing? Jay sits down with behavioral researcher and bestselling author Vanessa Van Edwards for a powerful conversation that blends science, honest ... Show More
1h 50m
Apr 2024
How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident
<p>Do you want to know how to talk to anyone with ease and confidence? </p><p>In this episode, you will learn science-backed psychological tricks to be more successful, charismatic, and influential today.</p><p>Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of The Science of People, a behavi ... Show More
1h 22m
<p>Today's guest, Vanessa Van Edwards , is a behavioral investigator and founder of human behavior research lab, the <a href="http://www.scienceofpeople.com/" target="_blank">Science of People</a>.</p><p>She's also known as a human lie-detector, master of influence ... Show More