Ep. 168 Reading Your Audience With Human Lie-Detector Annie Sarnblad

<p style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s guest Annie Sarnblad is a global expert on microexpressions…facial expressions that last a short time but reveal a great deal about us. In this lively and enlightening conversation, Darren, Mark and Annie discuss how microexpressions show our true emotions, help us read our clients/prospects, and help us connect with our audiences. Most importantly, by understanding microexpressions we can serve our audiences with compassion...which can make any presenter unforgettable .</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">SNIPPETS:</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">We are all wired with the same facial expressions</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">In a meeting, always look at eyes first</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">When their pupils dilate, they are most receptive</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Humans crave human connection, interaction and joy</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">No need to create emotion; when we feel it our facial expression will show it</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Share your humanity with your audience by being authentic and real</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Attend every event networking opportunity, like VIP mixers and dinners</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Your audience may show disengagement; be kind and love them</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">When we read each other better, we can be kinder and more forgiving</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Use stories to touch the audience’s emotions and inspire them</li> </ul>