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Conversation
  • Published: 9 February 2027
  • ISBN: 9781529147254
  • Imprint: Ebury Edge
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $39.99
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Conversation

How to Connect with Anyone and Make Every Interaction Count

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The powerful proven blueprint for confident conversations and meaningful connection, from the bestselling author of Cues and Captivate

The powerful proven blueprint for confident conversations and meaningful connection, from the bestselling author of Cues and Captivate

Does the thought of small talk with strangers make you want to hide under the couch?
Do you crave close friendships but find yourself overanalyzing every social interaction afterward?
Do you want to be seen as confident, capable, and genuinely likable — without feeling fake or forced?
Are you tired of communication advice that makes you feel manipulative, rehearsed, or inauthentic?

If you feel like you were never taught the unspoken rules for how to interact with others, look no further. In Conversation, popular behaviour researcher and bestselling people skills author Vanessa Van Edwards delivers a practical, science-backed playbook for transforming how you show up in any situation. Grounded in decades of research and written in clear, engaging language, Conversation gives you a powerful framework for mastering small talk, building instant rapport, and being the most memorable person in the room (in a good way!)

You’ll discover how to:

  • Break the ice without being awkward
  • Stop overthinking what to say next and tune in to your conversation partner
  • Pose the 9 power questions that will level up any relationship
  • Change the subject or end a conversation without damaging the relationship
  • Decode people’s personality patterns so you’re never guessing how to respond
  • Be authentically assertive so you come across as both credible and likable without sacrificing what makes you, you

If you’re ready to feel grounded instead of anxious, speak with authority without sounding rehearsed, and build relationships that elevate both your career and your personal life — this book will show you how.
  • Published: 9 February 2027
  • ISBN: 9781529147254
  • Imprint: Ebury Edge
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $39.99
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About the author

Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa Van Edwards is a renowned behavioural researcher, international bestselling author, and instructor at Harvard University. More than 75 million people have seen her on YouTube and in her viral TEDxLondon talk. Her ground-breaking research at her company, Science of People, has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., and USA Today, as well as many media outlets, including on CNN and CBS. Her book Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People has been translated into more than 18 languages and her second book, Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication was an instant WSJ bestseller. For more than a decade, she has been leading corporate trainings and workshops to audiences around the world, including at SXSW and MIT, and at companies including Google, Dove, and Microsoft. Her unique online courses have taught half a million students worldwide how to succeed in business and life by understanding the hidden dynamics of people. She lives with her husband and daughters in Southern California.
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Praise for Conversation

Vanessa has a remarkable ability to take the science of human behaviour and turn it into practical advice you can use. Conversation will help you build stronger relationships, one interaction at a time.

Jefferson Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Conversation

Vanessa Van Edwards has written the ultimate guide to being an incredible conversationalist. She is my GO-TO.

Codie Sanchez, New York Times bestselling author of Main Street Millionaire

This book makes one of life’s most important skills feel learnable. An essential read for anyone who wants to create moments of real human connection.

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, bestselling author of Tiny Experiments

Strong people are not just physically strong; they are socially strong, too. This book is your guide to joining their ranks.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong

Conversation is the closest thing to a social cheat code. Vanessa gives us the ultimate blueprint for connecting with anyone.

Tori Dunlap, New York Times bestselling author of Financial Feminist

This life-changing book contains the secret to building the connections you want and enjoying the connections you have. Masterful, generous, and entertaining, Conversation will help anyone trying to, as the author puts it, stop performing and start forming meaningful relationships. I'm thrilled to unconditionally recommend this book.

Katherine Morgan Schafler, bestselling author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control