COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOUR & ART
Body Language & Communication Blog
Ranked in the top 4 body language blogs on the web since 2020.
Our work is based on scientific theories relating to nonverbal behaviour and statement analysis, yet remains the opinion of the author.
Sculpt and Sip Classes: Nonverbal communication meets art
It’s been a while (about 12 years) since I picked up a piece of clay and to be honest, I never thought I would. Now, I can’t stop creating and I’m combining two passions into one fun and exciting workshop series. If you’re in Perth, Australia, join me at an upcoming Sculpt and Sip class, for a glass of vino and to learn about emotion and expression, through drawing and clay.
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.
Pankaj Sharma and Kate McIvor at TEDxPerth
As a Speaker Coach for TEDxPerth, I get to work with some interesting people, helping to develop their messaging and presentation skills. This article features two of my TEDxPerth speakers–our event closers for 2018 and 2019–watch Kate McIvor and Pankaj Sharma closing the events with such passion and emotion.
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.
The Single Thing Crucial for Job Interview Success
At your next job interview, important interaction or when meeting people the first time, leverage from this innate characteristic, that's universal across all people, regardless of culture. When you switch your thinking and use this characteristic as an opportunity, you can disproportionally sway the perception of the interviewers. They will view you more positively, increasing your chance for job interview success. Hone your interview skills with our Perth events–Interview with Impact for Job Interview Success.
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.
One Simple Solution to Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Minutes
Learn what happens in the brain and body as you feel stress and anxiety, the emotions behind stress, and a simple technique to prevent or reduce the body’s response to stress. In this post there are three versions of a follow-along slow breathing exercise, which slows the heart rate and reins in other autonomic processes, so you can regain control and tackle life’s challenges.
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.
The Signal, ABC Radio News: Joe Biden's creepy behaviour
Reports from women about Joe Biden’s behaviour, have included his nuzzling into and sniffing their hair, getting intimately close and kissing on the face, lips, or head. Listen to me chat to the team from ABC Radio’s The Signal about differences in behaviours across generations, Biden’s inappropriate behaviours and sense of personal boundaries and what my advice to him would be.
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?
