Cues

Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication

By: Vanessa Van Edwards

Narrated by: Vanessa Van Edwards

For anyone who wants to be heard at work, earn that overdue promotion, or win more clients, deals, and projects, the best-selling author of Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards, shares her advanced guide to improving professional relationships through the power of cues.

What makes someone charismatic? Why do some captivate a room, while others have trouble managing a small meeting? What makes some ideas spread, while other good ones fall by the wayside? If you have ever been interrupted in meetings, overlooked for career opportunities or had your ideas ignored, your cues may be the problem - and the solution.

Cues - the tiny signals we send to others 24/7 through our body language, facial expressions, word choice, and vocal inflection - have a massive impact on how we, and our ideas, come across. Our cues can either enhance our message or undermine it.

In this entertaining and accessible guide to the hidden language of cues, Vanessa Van Edwards teaches you how to convey power, trust, leadership, likeability, and charisma in every interaction. You’ll learn:

• Which body language cues assert, “I’m a leader, and here’s why you should join me.”
• Which vocal cues make you sound more confident
• Which verbal cues to use in your résumé, branding, and emails to increase trust (and generate excitement about interacting with you)
• Which visual cues you are sending in your profile pictures, clothing, and professional brand

Whether you're pitching an investment, negotiating a job offer, or having a tough conversation with a colleague, cues can help you improve your relationships, express empathy, and create meaningful connections with lasting impact. This is an indispensable guide for entrepreneurs, team leaders, young professionals, and anyone who wants to be more influential.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing charts and exercises.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Vanessa Van Edwards (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A must-have guide to becoming an unstoppable force. Packed with tactical, useful information, Van Edwards distills years of research to help you become more confident, influential, and respected. Read this book and learn how to amplify your power while remaining true to yourself.” (Mel Robbins, New York Times best-selling author of The High 5 Habit)

“If your goal is to level up your communication and deepen your relationships, Van Edwards is the expert you’ve been looking for.” (Tom Bilyeu, cofounder of Quest Nutrition and the cofounder and host of Impact Theory)

“A delightful decoder ring for the subtle social signals you’re missing.” (Olivia Fox Cabane, author of The Charisma Myth)

Winning secrets

I’m so happy to finally find the writing I’ve dreamed of since I was a teenager, the keys to understand that mystery situation. I’ve been trying to dabble on human behavior subject for sometime, quite few books I have went through, but this one and also her last one Captive are in some other level, if you’re interested to master these skills, she is your mentor… Much love and gratitude to you Venessa I’m so glad I have found your work.

Love this book highly recommend

This book has very useful tools for human interaction. Highly recommend and the author’s voice is captivating.

So So So Good!!!!

This book will help you in all areas of your life!! The extras are AMAZING 👏 😍 Thank you Vanessa

she's a beast

definitely helped get me where I am. I'll never forget how she's helped me and owe my recent promotion to the advice and tools I've learned throughout all her captivating cues. you rock Van Edwards!!!!
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!!! FANTASTIC !!!

There aren't too many places in our world where you can go to find out so many things about yourself and others, and to do so with such hilarity!

Excellent

Loved it. Excellent material presented well. I will definitely use what I've learned in my business.

Love this Book

Every Aspect Was Fantastic. Lots of info. Good stories and examples are very helpful. THANK YOU

Very helpful

I learned so much. It was very well articulated. The content was interesting and the tips on competence and warmth were very helpful to me and my career right now.

Subtle Art of Understanding Body Language

This connected so many dots in my own behavior and how others understand me. The disconnect between what I was trying to communicate and what my body was telling others. Best definition of charisma I’ve heard yet

5 Stars – A Must-Read / Listen for Amplifying Communication Skills

Vanessa Van Edwards’ Cues is an invaluable guide for mastering nonverbal communication. Her practical insights on body language, tone, and microexpressions amplify foundational studies like Mehrabian’s 1976 model, bringing them to life with modern applications. The sections on default cues and the warmth-competence quadrant were particularly impactful, helping me refine both public speaking and face-to-face discussions. If you want to enhance your presence and connect more effectively, this book is a must! I bought the work book to work on my cues .