COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOUR & ART
Body Language & Communication Blog
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Our work is based on scientific theories relating to nonverbal behaviour and statement analysis, yet remains the opinion of the author.
Reading Body Language and Intention from Feet Position
We rarely consider the feet when thinking about body language, yet our feet are one of the most honest parts of the body, signalling intention. A basic understanding of feet direction can improve the way we interact socially, across all areas of our life, from knowing when someone is really into you, to knowing who and when to approach at a networking event or party.
Women (and Men) Take Note: Five tips to gain influence through vocal power
Just because someone speaks, it doesn’t mean they will be heard. Unfortunately, some people feel like their comments and verbal contribution go unheard–they might be physically heard and even acknowledged, but they aren’t given much attention. This article shares five simple vocal tips to help you be heard, captivate your audience and gain influence.
Nonverbal Communication and Influence: Six tips to make a great impression
Research shows that first impressions are formed within seconds–before you speak! They tend to be lasting as your future performance is typically enhanced or tainted by the initial perception. If you’re freaking out at this, don’t, because by putting a little extra effort into how you look and how you come across nonverbally, you can positively influence perceptions. This article provides six tips to make a great impression.
Body and Soul: What does your posture say about your personality?
A body language expert explains the deeper things you can tell from a person’s body language and posture. If you know what you're looking for.
It turns out Ronan Keating had it right when he sang “you say it best when you say nothing at all,” because non-verbal behaviours such as body posture and body language can provide great insight into a person from their personality, to their mood and emotions.
Yahoo News: Body language expert reveals pivotal moment in Sarah Ristevski's 60 Minutes Interview
In her 60 Minutes interview, Sarah Ristevski’s body language and nonverbal behaviour revealed her true emotions and why she still stands by her father Borce Ristevski, despite him pleading guilty to killing his wife Karen Ristevski, Sarah’s mother.
Social Anxiety: How to create positive perceptions
I don’t want to increase anybody’s anxiety, but a recent study found that people with high levels of anxiety were rated less positively by conversation partners. To add insult to injury, conversation partners have a reduced desire for future interactions with people with social anxiety disorder. Before you slump into defeat, let’s get to the bottom of this, then look at some practical solutions.
Prince Andrew Epstein Scandal Interview: Body language and statement analysis
When Prince Andrew went ahead with the BBC Interview, surrounding his involvement in the Epstein scandal, he probably put some thought into what he would say to try to clear his name–not so for his body language, which at times speaks louder than his words. This article analyses, both, Prince Andrew’s statements (statement analysis) and body language, revealing the hidden meaning behind his story.
NW Magazine: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Body Language Analysis
In my analysis for NW Magazine, I look to see if Kim Kardashian’s recent admission of Kanye West’s controlling behaviour, is reflected in their body language, captured in recent photographs.
Yahoo News: Body language experts reveal Borce Ristevski lied about killing wife
When Karen Ristevski went missing in 2016, it was apparent, from reading her husband’s body language, that Borce Ristevski had killed her. Borce’s nonverbal behaviour at a press conference, revealed all the secret signals to give away his guilt and emotion. Three years later, Borce Ristevski was convicted of killing his wife Karen and is currently serving a nine years sentence.
The West Australian: 2019 Australian Federal Election Debate Body Language Analysis
In this post you can read an overview of my analysis of Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten’s body language during the Australian Federal Election debate. And, read a write-up of my body language analysis in The West Australian newspaper.
LifeStyle: The Body Language Guide to Flirting
Want to know the body language secrets of love and dating? Find out if he, or she, likes you and what you can do to say, “Hey, I’m interested”. Check out our top Flirting Behaviours–what to do and why are they important.
ABC Radio Perth: The body language of touch, personal space and Joe Biden's apology
Listen to Sophie Zadeh and Geoff Hutchison (Drive, ABC Radio Perth) discuss Joe Biden’s body language, why people invade personal space, generational differences, why we need touch, and what to do when someone invades our personal space.
LifeStyle: Gogglebox secrets revealed with body language analysis
Reading body language can sometimes reveal unexpected clues into people’s lives, relationships and family dynamics. Read about the secrets I found, when scrutinising Australia’s Gogglebox families. Parts of my analysis were published on Lifestyle–Foxtel Networks’ online magazine.
Gable Tostee Reveals what he was carrying after Warriena Wright fell fourteen storeys to her death
After receiving almost fifty emails regarding my analysis of Gable Tostee, I’ve completed a follow-up analysis, in which, I uncover new evidence answering the question, What was Gable Tostee carrying in his hand after Warriena Wright fell to her death from his fourteenth storey apartment?
My Husband is a Winker: What’s the meaning of a wink?
What is the meaning of a wink and is it appropriate? In this post, we look at the various meanings of a wink–the joking wink, the wink of solidarity and connection and the flirtatious wink. Finding out why it may be best to avoid the wink in some situations.
ABC Radio Perth: Bernard Tomic body language and true emotion revealed
When I was asked by ABC Radio Perth to look at Bernard Tomic’s nonverbal behaviour, I surprised to see a series of flirtatious winks, backed up by his verbal message. It was on closer inspection I discovered some other interesting and telling behaviours, which revealed the bigger picture. In this post, I shed light on Tomic’s true emotion.
Gable Tostee Reveals his Guilt in Warriena Wright's Death
A recent request to analyse Gable Tostee’s behaviour and statements from a 60 Minutes interview with Liam Bartlett, led me through an emotional journey of surprise, contempt, sadness, disgust and anger–almost all of the universal expressions of emotion. How could this case have ended up with an acquittal?