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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.
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.
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…
We Kept our Spot in the Top 5 Body Language Blogs to Follow
Last week I discovered My Alcomy’s blog is rated in the Top 5 Body Language Blogs on the web! The pressure is now on to retain my spot for 2022.
Body + Soul: Body language conversation killers
I recently contributed to Body + Soul’s article on how to stop being a conversation killer. In the article, I talk about body language and expression that can kill a conversation. While, Psychologist, Lauren Florko talks about common mistakes conversation killers make.
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.
ABC Radio Nightlife Interview: Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Listen to my discussion with Philip Clark (and guests) from ABC Radio, on Nightlife’s Body Language episode. In this article, you can also find out what I do to conquer pre-interview nerves and the fear of public speaking.
Candour Communication Podcast: Nonverbal communication, detecting lies and why Botox makes you unhappy
I enjoyed chatting to Divan and Mark from Candour Communication Podcast recently. So much so that I lost all knowledge of what was taking place around me. Listen to our chat about nonverbal communication and find out what I missed while recording it.
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.
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.
My Alcomy Blog Ranked in the Top 5 Body Language Blogs on the Web
Last week I received an email from Anuj Agarwal, Founder of Feedspot, congratulating me on being selected as one of the Top 5 Body Language Blogs on the web! The pressure is now on to retain my spot for 2021.
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.
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.
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.