Vanessa Van Edwards

Lead investigator at Science of People & best-selling author

Vanessa Van Edwards is a best-selling author and renowned behavioral investigator, teaching the science of charisma and communication to audiences worldwide, including Google and Microsoft.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized behavioral investigator. As the founder of Science of People, Vanessa teaches science-backed communication and interpersonal skills to elevate careers, businesses, and relationships. Her innovative frameworks have been featured on CNN, NPR, and Entrepreneur, and her TEDx talks and YouTube videos have been viewed over 50 million times. In her debut Mindvalley program, Vanessa coaches you on how to unlock your natural charisma and use it to create breakthroughs in every area of your life.

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National best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 16 languages.

Regularly featured in major media platforms including CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show, and many more.