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.

Most people know from personal experience how powerful a smile can be within communication and relationships. So much so, that it drives them to smile politely, even if they aren’t feeling positive. Having the ability to create a positive experience for others, just from smiling, is profound. But even more powerful, are the beneficial effects on oneself, in terms of health and wellbeing.

Over many thousands of years, our ancestors have relied on nonverbal communication cues like body language, expression and tone of voice as a survival mechanism, to gauge whether an outsider was friend or foe. It was a matter of life or death. What is their intention towards me? Are they carrying a weapon? Are they capable of harming me? Today, we face less risk, yet we still make snap judgements, assessing everyone we meet. How are you perceived by others and what can you do to create feelings of trust?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.