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Captivate The Science of Succeeding with People

Vanessa Van Edwards

Do you feel awkward at networking events? Do you wonder what your date really thinks of you? Do you wish you could decode people? You need to learn the science of people.

Podcasts 5
Quotes 14
The Mel Robbins Podcast

The title was highlighted as a best‑selling resource on interpersonal science and body language, with the host noting its relevance for confidence and charisma. The author, a behavioral investigator, was interviewed and presented the book as a key guide to mastering influence and social dynamics. The discussion conveyed strong endorsement of its practical insights.

Highly Recommended

Episode: The “It” Factor: How to Hack Charisma & Use Body L...

It was mentioned as one of the best-selling books on charisma and body language, written by Vanessa Van Edwards, who was interviewed in the podcast.

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She's a behavioral investigator the founder of the research group science of people the author of the best-selling books on these topics Captivate and cues and she's here to prove to you that you have the it factor

Modern Wisdom

She mentioned that her audio book "Captivate" is available on Audible.

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I read my audio books. So if you like audio, um, I do cues and captivate. They're both on audible.

— Episode: #917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of...

Episode: #917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of Effortless...

She mentioned that her audio book "Captivate" is available on Audible.

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I read my audio books. So if you like audio, um, I do cues and captivate. They're both on audible.

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

She explained that the 2017 book teaches how to make strong first impressions, be memorable and build lasting relationships during the first minutes, hours and days of an interaction.

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I started with captivate in 2017 that is all about first impressions how to be memorable how to create lasting relationships through the first five minutes the first five hours and the first five days...

— Episode: 565. Unlocking the Hidden Power Of Body...

Episode: 565. Unlocking the Hidden Power Of Body Language |...

She explained that the 2017 book teaches how to make strong first impressions, be memorable and build lasting relationships during the first minutes, hours and days of an interaction.

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I started with captivate in 2017 that is all about first impressions how to be memorable how to create lasting relationships through the first five minutes the first five hours and the first five days.

Episode: 565. Unlocking the Hidden Power Of Body Language |...

Vanessa said the book, released in 2017, focuses on first impressions and how to become memorable through effective peopleskills.

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I started with captivate in 2017 that is all about first impressions how to be memorable how to create lasting relationships through the first five minutes the first five hours and the first five days.

Habits and Hustle

The book was highlighted as Vanessa Van Edwards' earlier bestseller that explains the science behind succeeding with people and developing charisma through body language. Both the host and Tony Robbins referenced it as a key resource for learning interpersonal skills, and Vanessa herself introduced it as her first major work. The discussion conveyed strong endorsement of the title as a valuable guide for improving communication.

Highly Recommended

Episode: Episode 419: Vanessa Van Edwards: The Power of Bod...

The host introduced Captivate as Vanessa Van Edwards' first bestseller that explains the science of succeeding with people. It was highlighted as a key resource for learning charisma and interpersonal skills.

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Her first book is called Captivate, The Science of Succeeding with People.

She wrote a book called Cues. Her other book was called Captivate.

the first one's called Captivate.

Episode: Episode 516: The Best of Habits & Hustle - Vanessa...

The book was mentioned as Vanessa's earlier work, highlighted alongside her newer title.

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Her other book was called Captivate.

The Jordan Harbinger Show

It was mentioned that the book was the reason for a surge in book sales after Vanessa's appearance on Charlie Rose, though the interview was awkward.

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Her book is called Captivate and her course is called People's School

— Episode: 82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the...

Episode: 82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the Volume of...

It was mentioned that the book was the reason for a surge in book sales after Vanessa's appearance on Charlie Rose, though the interview was awkward.

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Her book is called Captivate and her course is called People's School

Episode: 30: Vanessa Van Edwards | How to Captivate with So...

It was discussed as a valuable resource for understanding social cues and how to succeed with people, with a focus on body language and nonverbal communication.

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her book by the way is called Captivate

Episode: 82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the Volume of...

It was mentioned that the book was the reason behind a successful interview on Charlie Rose, and that it sold a lot of copies as a result.

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Her book is called Captivate and her course is called People's School

Episode: 30: Vanessa Van Edwards | How to Captivate with So...

The book, "Captivate", was highly recommended by Jordan Harbinger, and it was said to cover topics such as body language and nonverbal communication in great detail.

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her book by the way is called Captivate, I've heard me talk about it before, I highly recommend going and grabbing that one, she just she really just knows this stuff upside down.

Episode: 82: Vanessa Van Edwards | Pumping up the Volume of...

It was mentioned multiple times throughout the podcast, and was discussed in relation to nonverbal communication, specifically how facial expressions and body language impact how people perceive you.

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Her book is called Captivate and her course is called People's School

I went on Charlie Rose when my book came out last year and it was awesome.

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