Speaking
Vanessa has been on CNN, NPR and Forbes. She has a column on the Huffington Post. She travels the country speaking, giving keynotes and inspirational speeches.
“Vanessa Van Edwards’ speech to our club of hundreds was a welcome break from the standard speech. It was always engaging, at times uproariously funny and very informative. As I looked at the audience, everyone was leaning forward and feeling each moment together. We all came away feeling more light-hearted and armed with insights about human behavior that we didn’t know at the beginning. It was a treat to hear her speak!”
–Mike Pendergast, Business Development Consultant and Rotarian
Speaking Topics:
The Science of Body Language: How to Be A Human Lie Detector
We are told hundreds of lies each and every day — from advertisements, our colleagues and, of course, from our friends and family. Is there a way to know when people are lying to you? Is there a scientific way to spot hidden emotions in those around you? New research shows that yes, we can detect lies from facial expressions, body language and voice tone. In this lively presentation, Vanessa Van Edwards shares the latest research and actionable tips on lie detection so attendees can make better decisions, have more effective communication and more trustworthy relationships. She will use case studies, videos and practical tips that can be applied immediately.
Human Lie Detection for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Knowing how to read people can change the way you do business. Entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate leaders especially need to know when someone is lying to them. Is there a scientific way to know when people are lying to you? Can you become a human lie detector? New research shows that yes, we can detect lies from facial expressions, body language and voice tone. In this presentation, Vanessa Van Edwards will share the latest research and tips on lie detection for business owners. Vanessa will give an overview of the four major areas business owners need for nonverbal skills:
- Negotiation
- Pitching Prospects and Clients
- Reading Your Audience
- Hiring and Inter-office Politics: How to Spot Lies During Interviews and with Colleagues
She will use case studies, videos and practical tips that can be applied immediately. Her company also works with brands and individuals to help them use social and emotional intelligence to improve website traffic, sales and branding. You can also see her Business Body Language Workshops and her private consulting for entrepreneurs and business owners.
“Vanessa’s presentation got rave reviews from my team. It is useful in so many ways and everyone on the team really enjoyed it. Her presentation style is so engaging and entertaining that I believe everyone in any job function will get something extremely useful out of it. “
–Monica Enand, Founder of Zapproved
How to Become a Human Lie Detector: The Science of Relationships
Have you ever wished you could know when someone was lying to you? In this dynamic presentation, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches participants how they can use scientific research to get what they want from their relationships, stop fighting and understand their sometimes frustrating counterparts. Using social and emotional literacy skills, Vanessa provides couples, friends and co-workers with new strategies to connect with others. Vanessa’s unique perspective, hilarious stories and groundbreaking research have stunned and delighted audiences all over the country.
“Vanessa is a dynamic and polished speaker. Everyone who joined her presentation on “Reading Your Audience” enjoyed her practical tips on gauging honesty and interest through non-verbal cues. Her photo and video examples brought the subject to life, and it was well-tailored to the group and time frame. We would definitely ask her back for more presentations.”
–Emily Ediger, Portland State University Business Accelerator
Body Language, Nonverbal Behavior and Lie Detection in Sales
In this lively presentation Vanessa Van Edwards will review the body language secrets for sales. She covers how to use nonverbal communication in negotiations, selling strategies and building relationships with clients. Here are a few of the topics she will cover:
- How to Tell When Your Clients Are Lying to You: We are told hundreds of lies each and every day. Is there a way to know when your clients, colleagues or employees are lying to you? New research shows that yes, we can detect lies from facial expressions, body language and voice tone.
- Relationship Building and Reading Your Prospects: Vanessa will teach the audience how to read the voice tone, body language and facial expressions of prospects so they can both pitch and address client needs in a more effective way.
- Nonverbal and Body Language Techniques in Business: In this part of the presentation Vanessa will share tips everyone needs to know for effectively communicating in business. For example she will discuss, how to use nonverbal skills in negotiation, how to address lies in emails and on the phone, the 5 biggest mistakes in sales and using body language to manage confrontations.
In this entertaining and informative presentation, Vanessa will share the latest research and tips on lie detection, nonverbal behavior and body language. She will use case studies, videos and practical tips that can be applied immediately.
Vanessa’s presentation to our group was informative, educational and fun. Everyone loved the topic’s that she made and all agreed that it would be useful in their jobs and daily lives. I did not realize that people’s body language could tell you so much by detecting certain things to look for, Everyone could use these tools that she presented.
–Nancy Swaffield, Conference Chairman, Credit Professionals International
Teen/Tween Secret Communication 101: The Science of Family Relationships for Parents
Have you ever wished you could know what your child is thinking? In this dynamic presentation, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches teens and parents a new communication approach to help family relationships, stop fighting and understand their sometimes-frustrating counterparts. Vanessa presents groundbreaking research and anecdotes on how to communicate and build trust with your teen even in a digital world. Using social and emotional literacy skills, Vanessa provides youth with a new strategy to fight bullying, lying and drama. Vanessa gives practical solutions to parents who want to build the relationship with their children as they get older. Vanessa’s unique perspective, hilarious stories and groundbreaking research have stunned and delighted audiences all over the world.
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“Vanessa Van Edwards provides an informative and entertaining presentation on reading non-verbal cues in our clients, our colleagues and ourselves. She recently had the sales staffs from all divisions of the Neil Kelly company laughing, note-taking, and eagerly anticipating future work meetings where they would be able to practice their newfound skills. Now, several months later, her presentation is still recalled as one of the highest-rated presentations of the last five years.
–Randy Hudson, VP Sales, Neil Kelly Company
Example Presentations:
Vanessa Van Edwards on CNN:
Vanessa Van Edwards Media and Speaking Videos:
Do You Know What These Non-Verbal Cues Mean?
How to Know If Someone Is Attracted to You
How to Tell When People Are Lying to You
Decoding Colors And How Color Affects Your Mood
Body Language from the Grammy’s Secrets Revealed
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Webinar: Secrets of Body Language
Are you more of a visual learner? Perhaps our Secrets of Body Language course is for you? In this course, Vanessa will use body language videos to teach you everything you need to know about body language. Learn how to read body language and read the people around you while perfecting your own nonverbal communication. Do you ever wish you could know what someone is thinking? Body language is a great way to find out more about the person you are speaking with. Perhaps you also wish you could improve your own body language or wonder about what your nonverbal behavior is saying to the outside world. This body language course is based on scientifically backed research on the how to read people’s nonverbal behavior and improve your own. Here are some topics the Secrets of Body Language course will cover:
- The Foundations of Body Language
- Nonverbal Communication and the Face
- Emotions and Body Language
- Human Lie Detection and Body Language
Book: Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101
In a ten minute conversation you are likely to be lied to two to three times. You might not even realize how often the people in your life are being deceitful. This body language book is based on scientifically backed research on the how to read people’s nonverbal behavior. In Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101 you will learn:
- How to read body language
- How to be a human lie detector
- How to read people
- How to detect hidden emotions
- How to spot lies
Whether you are a business owner, parent, spouse, employee, human resources director, teacher or student, this book will change the way you interact with those around you.
