Show Notes
Do you have hard time saying no? It can be very hard to say no because you don't want to upset people. We don't want people to feel bad, or make people think we're rude. With us being social creatures, we are driven to preserve our relationships and so it can be difficult to let people down even if it is the right thing for you.In our weekly Twitter poll, we asked people whether this statement was true or false for them: “I have a hard time saying no.” As someone who struggles with saying no myself, I decided to go in the research lab and learn how to say no without being awkward or damaging relationships. In this video I want to share several hacks that will save your relationships.Want more details on how to say no without being awkward?https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-say-no/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is just the start! If you want to learn how more about human behavior hacks, check out my book Captivate: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/******Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few. Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes people tick.👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate ******Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies👉 http://bit.ly/37ZWNHSP.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell!******✔ W E B S I T Ehttps://www.scienceofpeople.comFollow Us on:✔ I N S T A G R A Mhttps://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards✔ T W I T T E Rhttps://twitter.com/vvanedwards✔ L I N K E D I Nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavanedwards✔ F A C E B O O Khttps://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards#HowToSayNo #Communications #VanessaVanEdwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More from Vanessa Van Edwards
You can make dazzling conversation with anyone, and I am going to tell you how! Using a few conversation tricks and nonverbal tips, you'll be able to add to your communication repertoire and have wonderful conversations as well as memorable first impressions. There's a science behind having a good conversation and these are great first steps to amazing conversation, but if you need help with conversation starter topics visit: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/Those are sure to spark interesting, deep, and unforgettable conversation with anyone you interact with! 😊In this video:00:00 Intro to the Science of Conversation00:51 Tip #1 - Intention01:43 Tip #2 - Approach02:38 Tip #3 - Openers03:32 Tip #4 - Sparks04:49 Tip #5 - Exits05:43 Bonus Tip - How to let people know you're open to connect?******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/******PS - Join the conversation on social!☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/#vanessavanedwards #howtotalktopeople #startaconversation #howtotalktoanyone #howtobememorable #howtohaveconversations #icebreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop your resting bothered face and start being more approachable and likable. In this video, I will teach you how to combat resting bothered face, so you can appear more friendly and charming.In this video:0:00 Intro0:35 The science of RBF1:40 Why do I have a RBF?2:48 Tips to stop your RBF3:34 Final thoughts******If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship course, People School: www.scienceofpeople.com/enrollPeople School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. People School focuses on the four core competencies of Business PQ:• Empower Leaders and Managers• Leverage Science-Backed Communication Tools• Activate Effective Teamwork and Collaboration• Improve Client Relations & Sales******Did you enjoy the video? If so, give it a like above! Subscribe to our channel for more human behavior hacks and communication strategies👉 https://youtube.com/c/VanessaVanEdwardsYT/P.S. Make sure to keep up with us by clicking the bell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As a manager, one-on-one meetings with your team members are an essential part of building strong relationships and fostering a positive work culture. However, it's not always easy to come up with conversation topics that are both productive and engaging. That's why we've put together a list of conversation starters for managers to bond and use in one-on-one meetings.In this video, we'll cover a variety of topics that can help you connect with your team members on a personal level, including their hobbies and interests, career goals, and feedback on their current role. We'll also provide tips on how to ask open-ended questions and actively listen to their responses, so you can better understand their perspectives and needs.By using these conversation starters, you can create a more collaborative and supportive work environment, boost employee morale and engagement, and ultimately, help your team members reach their full potential. So whether you're a seasoned manager or just starting out, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their one-on-one meetings.In this video: 0:21 - Starting with Successes1:08 - Addressing Challenges2:13 - Checking Teamwork2:45 - Goals and Growth2:52 - Asking for Feedback3:26 - ConclusionRead more here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/manager-skills/******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards, and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/), Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/), and creator of People School(https://www.scienceofpeople.com/people-school/).My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted, or forgotten again.Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/training/be-the-most-likable-person-in-the-room/******PS - Join the conversation on social!☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn how to be happy in life and how to find happiness within yourself. Stop waiting for happiness and wake up excited with these easy-to-implement happiness steps. The power of happiness comes from yourself. In this video, you will find some tips on how to be happier and I am going to teach you how you can control and influence your happiness with your behavior, mindset, and day-to-day activities. Want more details on the science of happiness and our power of happiness course?👉 https://www.scienceofpeople.com/courses/happiness/In this video:0:00 Intro0:22 Can we make ourselves happier?1:34 We are in control of our happiness2:15 How to find out what you need to do to be happier3:55 Happiness experiment5:37 Partner in joy6:59 Gratitude******If you’re ready to level up your charisma, check out our flagship online course, People School: http://bit.ly/2yUf0WRPeople School is a 12 step video based training program designed to increase your interpersonal intelligence. If you want to learn how to rapidly build trust, spark excitement, develop meaningful connections, stand out from your peers, and finally achieve all of the things you know you’re capable of, People School was created for you.With 12 modules – each one built around a unique human behavior law – People School is the only science-based training program that provides you with actionable lessons to learn the skills you need to succeed.Step-by-step, People School will teach you how to create authentic and meaningful connections with anyone… and accelerate your success. People School has already helped thousands of smart, driven, people from all over the world go from feeling “stuck” to leapfrogging their peers, landing clients, and becoming top performers at places like Google, Hertz, Microsoft and many more.Join the waitlist for People School here 👉 http://bit.ly/2yUf0WR******Hi, I’m Vanessa!You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also a multi-time bestselling author of:Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/cues/) Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/captivate/) and I am the creator of People School. This advanced video communication course is for high achievers who want to be confident communicators.My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again.PS - Get our free 60-minute online trainings: https://www.scienceofpeople.com+ Join the party on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/******Vanessa Van Edwards is a national bestselling author and founder at Science of People. She is also a recovering awkward person.She is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People which has been translated into 15 different languages. Vanessa’s unique approach has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS, Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Today Show and many more.Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding personalities, decoding body language and improving people skills to help people communicate professionally, socially and romantically.Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion dollar companies; and has spoken to thousands of audiences at TEDx London, MIT and CES to name a few. Science of People looks at the hidden forces that drive our behavior. It’s mission is to help people achieve their goals faster and understand what makes peo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ready to break free from your comfort zone? Here are 50 unique ideas to explore, from easy to challenging! Stepping out of your comfort zone is the key to growth and fresh opportunities. I challenge you to take on at LEAST three of these suggestions and spill the beans in the comments! 💪😊 #comfortzonechallenge Read more about breaking out of your comfort zone here: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/comfort-zone/In this video: 0:13 - Leaving the Comfort Zone0:19 - The Fear Zone0:35 - The Learning Zone1:04 - Ideas to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone2:04 - Try Something Different2:19 - Small and Exciting Ideas1:54 - Commit to Three Ideas2:04 - Playlist Challenge2:19 - Ordering a Surprise Meal2:26 - Sending Compliments2:40 - Exploring New Exercises2:47 - Joining a Reddit Forum2:54 - Sharing at an Open Mic2:59 - Posting on Social Media3:07 - Asking Librarian for Book Recommendation3:15 - Exploring New Places3:19 - Trying a New Hairstyle3:20 - Taking a New Class3:29 - Watching Tutorials3:39 - Saying Yes to Every Request3:42 - Writing a Poem3:49 - Learning a New Language3:57 - Visiting a Garage Sale3:58 - Negotiating at a Garage Sale4:03 - Cooking Something New4:07 - Saying Good Morning to Everyone4:10 - Reading a Challenging Book4:20 - Trying a New Coffee Drink4:25 - Donating Unworn Clothes4:30 - Taking an Improv Class4:31 - Creating a Vision Board4:38 - Asking for Cooking Recommendations4:41 - Waking Up Early4:42 - Ordering Unfamiliar Food4:47 - Voice Lessons4:50 - Going to a Movie Alone4:51 - Getting to Know Someone New4:53 - Taking a Confidence Course4:57 - Learning with Science of People5:01 - Being a Yes Person5:11 - Learning a People Skill5:12 - Creating or Buying a Gift5:16 - Commitment and Conclusion5:17 - Poem for Someone You Care About5:18 - Bravely Stepping Out of Comfort Zone5:31 - Additional Challenges5:31 - Cold Plunge5:35 - Learning Tango6:08 - Finding a Reason to Like Disliked Things6:14 - Taking a Break from Social Media6:21 - Exploring New Coffee Shops6:43 - Changing Profile Photo7:10 - Starting a Book Club*** Hi, I’m Vanessa! You deserve more. More influence, more income, more of what you want. I would be honored to help you. My name is Vanessa Van Edwards and I’m a recovering awkward person. I’m also the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/capti...) and creator of People School (https://www.scienceofpeople.com/peopl....)My goal is simple: Help YOU get to your goals faster. Never be overlooked, interrupted or forgotten again. Do you want to be the most likable person in the room? Get my FREE guide now: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/ PS - Join the conversation on social! ☞ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvanedwards/☞ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vvanedwards/ ☞ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vvanedwards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices