Conversation
- Author Vanessa Van Edwards
- Narrator Vanessa Van Edwards
- Publisher Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date 8 October 2026
- Run Time 7 hours and 51 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Interpersonal communication and skills, Soft skills and dealing with other people.
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What to expect
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.
© Vanessa Van Edwards 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
| Author | Vanessa Van Edwards |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Vanessa Van Edwards |
| Duration | 7 hours and 51 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781807841430 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Genre | Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Interpersonal communication and skills, Soft skills and dealing with other people |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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