Vanessa Van Edwards

Being happier at work is not a “nice to have,” it is a “need to have.” When you are happier… * You are more productive * You are more engaged in...

Before every show, TV host Stephen Colbert has a ritual. And it's a little superstitious. * He rings a little bell in his bathroom. * As he...

Do you have the perfect playlist? Not all playlists are created equal! You need one for every work pace: * Peak performance playlist * Deep work...

I have struggled with this topic for a long time, but I think it is really important to share. It’s called the Relational Paradox. The Relational...

When most people hear the word ‘icebreaker,’ they think of boring or silly ”bonding exercises.” In this post, I want to share 8 Icebreakers that...

Do you feel like you have the same relationships over and over again? You might be in a relationship pattern—where even though you are with...

Once upon a time, a pair of adventurous researchers had participants undergo a unique experiment. They were told they had to train rats to quickly...

Do you spend a lot of time on the phone? Ever wished you could: * Sound more powerful? * Increase your vocal presence? * Make your phone calls...

Do you shudder at the thought of having to perform in front of a group of people? Whether you are responsible for giving a report at a meeting, a...

Have you ever heard someone who has vocal fry? It’s when the edge of their voice cracks, creaks and fries--it’s quite unpleasant to listen to. I...

In this episode of our series, The World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with Shane Snow to discuss how to build a dream team. Shane is an...

Have you ever noticed you are dating the same kind of person over and over again? This might not be your imagination or coincidence. It could be...

Have you ever felt like you were being underestimated? I want this video to be a call to arms: - You should not be underestimated. - Don’t let...

“I am what you may call an accidental entrepreneur.” --Kristen Hadeed It was never Kristen’s intention to start a company. She went to college...

In this episode of our series, World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with my friend Jordan Harbinger to discuss his tips on how to become a...

We are posting just one Spanish video for our Spanish speaking audience with the release of Captivate in Spanish. We will be back to English for...

Do you get stressed in social situations? You might have social anxiety. I want to discuss: * The definition of social anxiety * Specific...

People skills are an essential part of work, life and social success. When you have strong people skills, you are better able to: * Pitch...

How is your presidential knowledge? For example, can you guess: - Which president used the most hand gestures? - Which president smiled the most?...

Do you want to write a book? Eighty-one percent of respondents to a recent survey said they have a book in them. This statistic used to surprise...

You have an opportunity. Great interview questions help you… - Reveal someone’s true personality - Speed read a candidate quickly - Build rapport...

Learn more about People School: http://www.scienceofpeople.com/PSCHOOL To be strong in business you must have strong people skills. There is a...

Sure, you have a LinkedIn profile--but do you actually leverage it? I want to show you some easy LinkedIn strategies: * To find great work * To...

One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing that someone likes you. It doesn’t matter if it’s your crush, your boss, a new friend or...

In this episode of our series, The World's Most Interesting People, I sat down with David Burkus. David is a speaker, business school professor and...

I sat down with my friend Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, to discuss social cues and avoiding awkward interactions. This...

Whether you’re promoting your expertise to a potential client, marketing a product to a possible customer or pitching an idea to your manager (or...

Smile for the camera? In this video, I sat down with Diane Cleverly, Certified Body Language Trainer and healthcare advocate. Diane teaches...

In this episode of our series World’s Most Interesting People, I sat down with Sarah K. Peck. Sarah is the creator and executive director of the...

Do you ever wonder what the opposite sex is thinking? Does your colleague, partner or boss baffle you? I want to teach you 6 fascinating gender...