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Feb 7, 20242 min read
Brain Challenge: Can You Read the Passage Below?
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is...
Feb 5, 20243 min read
Why Our Ancestors Loved Gossip
And how HR professionals can make it work for them. In the early days of human communities, when groups were small and intimate, gossip...
Jan 16, 20242 min read
How Good Are We at Detecting Lies?
Exploring the Intricacies of Human Deception Detection In the complex world of human relationships, lies are as common as the air we...
Jan 12, 20243 min read
Facing the Unthinkable: When the Familiar Becomes the Threat
The recent tragedy of a Durham real estate agent, whose life was tragically cut short in her own office by a former boyfriend, deeply...
Dec 16, 20231 min read
How to Observe Your Environment Like Jason Bourne
#situationalawareness #observation #personalsafety #tipsforscanning
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Liars and Manipulators Body Language
Liars and manipulators often betray themselves through verbal and nonverbal cues. Key nonverbal signals may include the macro contraction...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Laughter: More Than Just a Humorous Response, A Vital Communication Tool
I once walked into a room full of strangers to give a talk on nonverbal communication. I didn't know anybody, but I could identify the...
Dec 6, 20231 min read
Recognizing & Decoding Different Emotions on Each Side of the Face
Are you frustrated by misunderstandings in team discussions? Whether you're a human resource professional, leader, salesperson, or part...
Nov 29, 20231 min read
The Power of Storytelling & Nonverbal Communication in Sales
Storytelling in sales isn't just about words; it's a superpower! Why? Because of "neural coupling," a fancy term for a simple, yet...
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Embracing Instincts
In my exploration of human behavior, I've been captivated by how our instinctual responses shape our lives, often subtly yet profoundly...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
TEDx: My Strategies to Improve Situational Awareness for Everyone
https://youtu.be/O5mqQiyGFIM?si=rv7gjU_l5p5Rjct-
Jan 10, 20233 min read
15 Personal Safety Tips and Strategies for Mothers
Personal safety is a critical concern for women and mothers, who often bear the primary responsibility for protecting themselves and...
Dec 20, 20221 min read
How to Read the Body Language of Dangerous People–Podcast Interview
With a trip to deliver my D.I.R.T. Dangerous Individual Recognition Training® workshop in the Buckeye state on the horizon, I joined the...
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Body Language for Church Security Teams
I was a guest on the Church Security podcast and you can catch the interview covering various aspects of awareness and nonverbal decoding...
Nov 10, 20222 min read
The Trouble with Self-Defense
Whether you carry a firearm or a knife, have outstanding empty-handed skills, or the best Shoe-Fu (running) in the world, the problem...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Advanced Personal Safety Workshop Comes to Ohio!
D.I.R.T. Dangerous Individual Recognition Training® is being hosted by the Armed Women of America and will cover body language, mindset,...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Radio Interview 55KRC Cincinnati– Brian Thomas
A chat with Cincinnati radio personality Brian Thomas on dads, daughters, and screening their dates! https://55krc.iheart.com/featured/br...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
WRAL News Interview–Students & Families Call for Personal Safety Help
After a recent attack on a student at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Terry Vaughan, creator of the D.I.R.T. Dangerous...
Mar 5, 20211 min read
Jennifer Faith Body Language Breakdown
Your ability to interpret all of the nonverbal messages shared when someone else is speaking provides an advantage in every aspect of...
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Body Language Analysis
The latest Netflix true-crime docudrama Crime Scene: The Vanishing a the Cecil Hotel is a fascinating look behind guest Elisa Lam's...
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