Vanessa Van Edwards
Behavioral Researcher; Instructor, Harvard; Bestselling Author
Vanessa Van Edwards is a renowned behavioral researcher, international bestselling author and instructor at Harvard University. Her books “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People” and “Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication” have been translated into over 18 languages. More than 100 million people watch her YouTube tutorials and TEDx Talk.
Van Edwards shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership. She has taught science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide, including Harvard, SXSW, MIT and Stanford. Hundreds of thousands of students have taken her popular communication courses on LinkedIn Learning, and thousands have taken her advanced social skills course, “People School.” Van Edwards has also been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show and many more. She regularly speaks to innovative companies, including Google, Facebook, Comcast, Frito Lay, Microsoft, Amazon and Univision.
The Surprising Micro-Habits of High-Impact Leaders
Many leaders work hard to increase their impact — yet the most effective leaders know how to focus their energy on what matters most. The difference isn’t more effort, but applying effort in the right ways with the right tools. Join Vanessa Van Edwards as she shares insights from two decades of research on high-performing leaders, revealing the patterns that consistently drive results. Unpack the micro-habits, rituals and mindsets that set standout leaders apart — and learn how small shifts in behavior can create outsized results. Walk away with five practical ways to strengthen your influence and leverage your expert power.