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Vanessa Van Edwards

Captivate

Master the subtle science of human behavior to instantly connect, influence, and leave a lasting impression.

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What Will You Learn?

Social success comes from hacking interpersonal interactions with behavioral science – Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards reveals research-backed techniques for becoming magnetically charismatic. This comprehensive social skills guide and interaction strategies explain:

Social Game Plan - Control interactions by choosing your strengths and contexts
Triple Threat - Use hands, posture, and eye contact for instant likability
Conversation Sparkers - "Working on anything exciting?" beats "What do you do?"
Value Language - Discover and speak to others' primary values

The hidden gem: Van Edwards' "fascination formula" shows how highlighting similarities and differences creates instant connection. Activate your Click.Apply.Grow™ charisma: Use purposeful hand gestures. Ask about excitement. Decode value language. People using these techniques report 70% better first impressions and deeper connections. Hack interactions. Captivate everyone.

About the Author

Vanessa Van Edwards is the behavioral investigator who decoded the science of charisma and social intelligence.

Founder of Science of People research lab analyzing human behavior for 15 years, reaching 50 million+ annually. Her book Captivate spent 18 weeks on Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Cues teaches micro-expression reading. Her research with 5,000+ subjects identified exactly 33 social cues that determine likability. Speaking clients include Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. TED talk has 5 million views.

2025 relevance: As remote work reduces in-person interaction, Van Edwards's research on digital charisma becomes critical for virtual influence.

Her social skills training transforms careers. Professionals using her cue-reading system report 61% better negotiation outcomes and faster promotions.

The scientist making charisma learnable.

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