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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.
Behaviour Analysis: Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
This article analyses Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s body language, facial expressions and statements surrounding the data released by the Bureau of Statistics and the revoking of the Casino Licence.
The West Australian: Power posing politicians
I was asked to contribute to an article for The West Australian on the topic of the body language of politicians, in particular, the prevalence of Mark McGowan and Scott Morrison’s superhero power pose in the run-up to the election. Here’s the article…
Gladys Berejiklian Resigns: Body Language Analysis
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigned with the news of the ICAC’s investigation into whether there was a conflict of interest between her public duties and private interests—relating to her relationship with Daryl Maguire and his corruption scandal. In this article, I analyse Gladys Berejiklian’s body language during her resignation speech.
Gable Tostee, Warriena Wright and the Missing Phone
This article analyses Gable Tostee’s body language and nonverbal behaviour surrounding the accusation that he had stolen Warriena Wright’s phone. Wright later plunged to her death from the balcony of Tostee’s 14th storey apartment.
Naomi Osaka Uncomfortable and Overwhelmed when Talking to the Media
Naomi Osaka recently withdrew from the French Open after the controversy surrounding her refusal to speak to the media. Osaka claims she feels kicked while she’s down, nervous and stressed during press conferences. In this article, I analyse Osaka’s Body language and expression to understand her emotional state.
Yahoo News: Trump's Body Language Analysis
I analysed Trump’s body language and emotional expression from his official address surrounding the 2021 insurrection. Discover which nonverbal behaviours I picked up and what I concluded, when I dug deeper and ran a comparison with his typical behaviour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.