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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.

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Voice Memos and Meaningful Communication

In this article, I share my contribution to Body + Soul magazine’s post on voice memos. Read the Body + Soul article and my responses to questions about why voice memos are gaining popularity, voice memos' advantages and disadvantages and meaningful conversation.

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Don't Believe Everything you Read: The Truth about Lying

I was horrified to learn I’d been ‘credited’ by The Sun, in an article titled, ‘SLY LIE The subtle signs your partner is lying to you, from rubbing their neck to mouth touching’. Their article perpetuates the damaging myths about body language and lying, which I actively work on dispelling. This article outlines the truth behind body language and lying.

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Yahoo News: Body Language gesture missing from Trump speech reveals his distress

Out of character—body language analysis of Donald Trump’s press conference, where he falsely accused the Democrats of trying to “steal’ the election. Find out which subtle gesture was missing from Trump’s speech and which nonverbal communication cues reveal his distress.

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Yahoo News: Body language expert reveals NSW Premier's 'most stressful' moment in grilling

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s nonverbal behaviour and body language, from her latest press conferences, reveal her inner emotion, thoughts and feelings surrounding her relationship with Daryl Maguire. Find out which common nonverbal behaviours were displayed and the meaning behind them.

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Daily Mail Australia: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's cheek sucking and puffing behaviours.

Gladys Berejiklian’s strange cheek sucking and cheek puffing nonverbal behaviours at recent press conferences have caught the attention of the media. Read this article to find out the meaning of cheek sucking and cheek puffing behaviours. And why Gladys Berejiklian attempts to suppress her emotion.

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Leader Magazine: Death of the handshake–or is it?

With COVID-19 concerns and more working from home, could the desire for touch in the office be diminished for good? And what would be lost in the workplace if the handshake was no longer? According to Perth-based My Alcomy Non-Verbal Communication Specialist and Founder Sophie Halliday Zadeh, touch is one of the more important non-verbal connections people can make in an office environment.

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CEO Magazine: Effective Communication

Transitioning painlessly to remote work requires adjustments. Apps such as Google Drive and Asana ease organisational challenges, but the way we actually use these programs to communicate is also important. According to body language specialist Sophie Halliday Zadeh, people work on the verbal component of messaging, but how the message is delivered non-verbally is often left to chance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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