Why Misreading Faces is Holding You Back
The Communication Blind Spot You Can’t Afford
- A misinterpreted smile can instantly erode trust.
- Missing a fleeting micro-expression of fear could derail a critical negotiation.
- Taking politeness at face value leads to poor decisions in leadership and sales.
- Relying on intuition alone often means missing the real story written on someone’s face.
“The Human Face” course closes this gap. Forget unreliable myths. This programme is grounded in decades of scientific research, including Dr. Paul Ekman’s groundbreaking Facial Action Coding System (FACS). It teaches you to systematically observe and accurately interpret the subtle muscle movements that reveal genuine emotion.
Learn to decode the universal language of the face – reliably and objectively.
Detect hidden feelings
Verify sincerity
Understand true emotional states
Improve empathy & connection
Spot emotional leakage
Build stronger relationships
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Boost EQ & Build Stronger Relationships
Accurately reading facial expressions is fundamental to Emotional Intelligence. Understand others' true emotional states to navigate interactions with greater awareness and empathy. By truly seeing how others feel and responding appropriately, you'll build deeper trust and forge more meaningful connections, both personally and professionally.
Enhance Communication Effectiveness
Go beyond just delivering your message. Learn to read the facial feedback of your audience in real-time. Are they engaged, confused, sceptical? Understanding their non-verbal reactions allows you to adjust your communication style instantly for maximum impact and clarity. (Self-awareness of your own expressions is also a key component).
Spot Crucial Inconsistencies (Deception Detection)
Master the skill of spotting micro-expressions – those rapid, involuntary flashes of genuine emotion that can contradict spoken words or managed expressions. This isn't about simplistic 'lie spotting'; it's about identifying critical 'hot spots' where underlying feelings leak through, helping you build deeper understanding or recognise potential deception cues that warrant further exploration.
Improve Professional Outcomes
Achieve better negotiation results, build stronger leadership presence, conduct more insightful sales conversations, and make sharper recruitment decisions by accurately interpreting facial cues.
This course is right for you if you’re looking for:
- A science-backed method for facial expression analysis (FACS-based).
- Practical skills to accurately read emotions on faces.
- Engaging learning via real examples and practice exercises.
- An expert-developed, research-based curriculum focused on the face.
- Improved emotional intelligence and interpersonal communication skills.
- Flexible on-demand online learning you can complete anytime.
- Deeper insights into genuine emotion, sincerity, and hidden feelings.
Expert Tutors Featured on Discovery Channel's 'Faking It'
The Discovery Channel’s hit series ‘Faking It’ offers a fascinating glimpse into the powerful world of behavioural analysis and the art of decoding facial expressions. Join renowned experts Dr. Cliff Lansley and Aaron Garner as they demonstrate how scientific principles based on the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) are applied to uncover hidden emotions, interpret micro-expressions, and understand non-verbal cues in real-life situations.
Accurate Facial Insight: Your Communication Advantage
Gain a vital edge in any interaction by truly understanding the emotions displayed on the human face. Replace guesswork with the insight and confidence that comes from accurately reading expressions. Ready to decode facial cues beyond simplistic assumptions? Want unparalleled insight into what people are really feeling? Master the science of facial expression analysis with this focused, expert-led programme.
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What an incredible introduction to the world of Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis this workshop was! Impeccable training, fantastic speakers and the content has already blown me away.
I can highly recommend the Behaviour Analysis Workshop by Cliff Lansley and Aaron Garner! The workshop provides both interesting theoretical know-how and practical skills with the Six Channel Analysis System (SCAnS) for behaviour analysis in a motivating and application-oriented manner.
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The delivery and the content was absolutely on-point and very professional. My critical take away is to not search for cues but to observe and let points of interest come naturally merely. I cant recommend this course enough, hence the 5 star rating.
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The Curriculum
Introduction to the Course (00:07:53)
Interactive Video Brief: "Tough Enough?" (00:03:55)
Real-Time Analysis of a Politician: "Tough Enough?" (00:01:40)
Expert Debrief of Politician's Facial Cues (00:02:50)
Discover Your Initial Reflections, Motivations, and GoalsDiscover Your Initial Reflections, Motivations, and Goals
Journey Through the Human Skull (00:07:31)
Explore Facial Muscles and Nerves (00:09:54)
Test Your Knowledge - QUIZ on Facial Anatomy
Dive into the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) (00:05:47)
Decoding Emotions from the Upper Face (00:16:58)
Mastering Lower Face Movements: Vertical Actions (00:08:18)
Lower Face Decoded: Horizontal & Oblique Actions (00:07:38)
Precision in Orbital Actions of the Lower Face (00:02:43)
Comprehensive Coding: Head, Eyes, and Body Movements (00:08:34)
Clinical Insights: Applying Facial Coding (00:05:06)
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Emotion Detection (00:05:53)
Animation, Deep Fakes, and Deceptive Expressions (00:09:11)
Challenge Yourself: QUIZ - Facial Action Coding System
Practical Coding Exercises featuring Ben Affleck, Shark Tank, and Emilia Clarke
Essential Reference: Facial Action Coding System Cheat Sheet
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FAQ's
No. This course begins with the fundamentals of facial expressions and the science that underlies them.
While context is always key with human behaviour, understanding universal expressions and micro-expressions based on scientific research significantly improves accuracy over guesswork or relying on myths. This course teaches a reliable, evidence-based approach.
The face is one crucial channel within the broader SCAnS™ framework. This course offers a deep dive specifically into facial analysis, complementing SCAnS™ or serving as a powerful standalone skill for enhancing emotional intelligence and communication effectiveness.
Want to know more about SCAnS? View Unlocking SCAnS On-Demand Course here.
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