Vanessa Van Edwards - Bestselling Author, Speaker & Creator of People School | Mastering Charismatic & Confident Communication

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The Guest Vanessa Van Edwards is a renowned behavioral investigator, bestselling author, and founder of Science of People, a human behavior research lab. With a deep passion for decoding the science behind people’s interactions, Vanessa helps individuals better understand and influence those around them. Her expertise lies in nonverbal communication, leadership, and charisma, with her research being featured in prominent media outlets like CNN, Forbes, and Fast Company. Her first book, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, became a national bestseller, empowering readers to build stronger connections in both their personal and professional lives. As a sought-after speaker and corporate trainer, Vanessa has worked with leading organizations like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft to teach the science of interpersonal skills. Her insights have made her a prominent voice in the field of human behavior, blending psychology and communication to help individuals master the art of influence. Vanessa continues to share her knowledge through her online courses and media appearances, inspiring countless individuals to enhance their relationships and communication. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/    https://x.com/vvanedwards/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards/    ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Cues-Master-Language-Charismatic-Communication/dp/0593332199  https://www.amazon.com/Captivate-Succeeding-Vanessa-Van-Edwards/dp/0399564489   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show/   NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary LinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedin.com/excellence ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Recovering Awkward Person? 04:48 - Introverts vs. Extroverts 10:10 - What Is Charisma, Really? 14:42 - Creating Warmth & Competence 19:10 - First Steps to Charisma 24:28 - The Power of Charisma 27:04 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast 27:41 - Covid, Culture, & Charisma 31:15 - Why We Hide From Self-Development 34:24 - Balancing Leadership Presence 39:30 - Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs 40:43 - Surprising Communication Cues 49:28 - Vanessa’s Key Lesson 52:20 - Misconceptions About Charisma 53:00 - Advice to Her Younger Self Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy