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Communication & Collaboration keynote speakers
Vanessa Van Edwards
Communication & Charisma Expert, Founder of Science of People
- Keynote · Fireside chat · Moderation
- English
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Signature keynotes
What your audience walks away with
- Outcome
Charismatic Communication — The Art & Science of Presence, Confidence & Trust
Her signature keynote. How warmth cues (likability) and competence cues (capability) combine into charisma — and the specific, science-backed signals that improve how you and your ideas come across, whether on a video call, in an email, or in the room.
Cues — Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
Based on her Wall Street Journal bestseller. The tiny signals we send 24/7 through body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection — which cues assert leadership, which make you sound more confident, and which to use in your résumé, branding, and emails to build trust.
The Three Levels of Connection
A science-based blueprint for building trust and rapport — including "The Swan Effect" and the body-language cues that deepen relationships across networking, teams, and sales.
The Surprising Secrets of High Performers (current)
What sets high performers apart: frameworks for productive communication and for leveraging AI while keeping human connection at the center of how work gets done.
Communication in Leadership — The Science & Tools for Effective Communication
The behavioral science of leadership communication — how specific, research-backed tactics supercharge a leader's influence, credibility, and presence.
The story
Who Vanessa actually is
Vanessa Van Edwards calls herself "a recovering awkward person" — and turned that into a career. Frustrated by how mysterious social skills felt, she set out to study them like a science, founding Science of People, a behavioral-research lab and company that investigates human behavior, communication, charisma, and the science of relationships. Along the way she built an audience of tens of millions across YouTube and other channels.
She is the author of two bestsellers. _Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People_ (2017) — a national bestseller translated into 17 languages — is a science-backed guide to reading and influencing the people around you. _Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication_ (2022), a _Wall Street Journal_ bestseller, decodes the tiny signals — body language, facial expressions, word choice, vocal inflection — that shape how we come across, and shows how to balance warm cues and competent cues to project charisma.
Her TEDx London talk, "You Are Contagious," — on how our emotions and nonverbal behavior are contagious — has been viewed near 5 million times. Her work has been featured on CNN, NPR, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur, and she has spoken for organizations including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, American Express, and Dove. She is based in Los Angeles.
The receipts
Books & publications
Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication
2022the Wall Street Journal bestseller on the body-language, vocal, and verbal cues that signal leadership, confidence, and trust, and how to balance warmth and competence to come across as charismatic.
Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People
2017a national bestseller translated into 17 languages; a science-backed field guide to reading, understanding, and influencing the people around you.
Gravity
Career highlights & recognition
- Credential
Founder & Lead Investigator, Science of People
a behavioral-research lab studying communication, charisma, and relationships; audience of 60M+
- Credential
Author, *Cues
a Wall Street Journal* bestseller on the science of charismatic communication (warmth × competence cues)
- Credential2017
Author, *Captivate
* (2017) — national bestseller, translated into 17 languages
- Milestone
TEDx London — "You Are Contagious"
near 5 million views
- Milestone
Featured on
CNN, NPR, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur
- Milestone
Spoken for
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, American Express, Dove, and Facebook, among others
- Milestone
A self-made behavioral scientist
the "recovering awkward person" who reverse-engineered charisma
Booking with confidence
What to expect when you book Vanessa
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Answers
Booking questions, answered
What is Vanessa Van Edwards's speaking fee?
Typically $50k–$100k (indicative; confirmed on request). Vanessa's fee varies by event, date, format, and location, so we confirm the exact figure for your booking. Share your brief for current pricing and live availability.
Is Vanessa Van Edwards available for my event date?
Availability changes with Vanessa's schedule and the season. Tell us your date and we'll confirm whether Vanessa is open, and hold the slot while you decide.
How do I book Vanessa Van Edwards for my event?
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How much does Vanessa Van Edwards charge to speak?
Typically $50k–$100k (indicative; confirmed on request). It depends on event, date, format, location, and whether the session is in person or virtual. Share your brief and we'll confirm the exact figure and availability.
Can I hire Vanessa Van Edwards for a corporate event?
Yes. Vanessa is represented for speaking engagements through Headliner on a non-exclusive basis and regularly takes corporate keynotes, conferences, and leadership events. Share your brief to check availability.
Can I book Vanessa Van Edwards for a virtual keynote?
Yes. Vanessa presents virtual keynotes as well as in-person sessions. Virtual fees are typically quoted below a live keynote, so tell us your format for a precise quote.
What formats does Vanessa offer?
Vanessa is available for Keynote, Fireside chat, Moderation, Virtual and Workshop engagements. We'll match the format to your audience and run-of-show.
What does Vanessa speak about?
Vanessa's keynote themes include Social Science and Collaboration. Each talk is tailored to your audience and outcomes.
What languages does Vanessa present in?
Vanessa presents in English.
Where does Vanessa travel from?
Vanessa is based in Los Angeles, CA and travels internationally for engagements; virtual sessions are also available.
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