Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral investigator, speaker, and founder of Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards

Mindvalley trainer and lead investigator at Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral investigator, speaker, and founder of Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards is an internationally renowned behavioral investigator, speaker, founder of Science of People, and trainer for Mindvalley’s Magnetic Charisma Quest. She is also the best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, which has been translated into 16 languages.

Her science-based frameworks for mastering interpersonal communication, EQ, and the hidden rules of human behavior are highly sought after among entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion-dollar companies looking to uplevel their communication.

Vanessa’s YouTube tutorials, TEDx talks, and courses have been consumed by over 50 million people, many of whom report profound elevations in their careers, businesses, and relationships.

Credentials

Vanessa is the national best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 16 languages.

She is regularly featured on major media platforms, including CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show, and many more.

She is a consultant and trainer to many of today’s leading companies, including Google, Facebook, Comcast, Miller-Coors, Microsoft, Amazon, and Univision.

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