Body language in minutes. Welcome to body language in minutes. I'm your host, Gonzalo Ruiz. Joining me today is Whitnee Abriel Fountain, who has recently received her master's degree in Communication at Arizona State University, her passions lie in the realms of body language, nonverbal communication and personal transformation. When this dedication to her craft is evident, through her attainment of two certifications from the body language tactics, courses, curated by Scott Rouse, and Greg Harley of the body language panel YouTube channel. Additionally, she holds a certificate from I S S A, International Sports Science Association as a transformation specialist showcasing her commitment to understanding and facilitating personal growth. So Whitnee, for your body language certification, you went with the top of the line to the professionals? Those guys who are a doctor Phil's, can you tell me more about it? Before we continue with this conversation?
Yes, the YouTube channel that I would watch is called the body language panel. And what they would typically do is watch videos of interviews of people who are being accused of something or just an interview that's discussing a topic and they analyze the people's body language to see if the person may be lying or telling the truth. Like I said, it's body language is called pseudoscience. Analyzing body language is called a pseudo science. It's not for sure if if you say that somebody is lying, it's not a sure thing. It's just like the lie detector device. Is just to sense any inconsistencies. And what the body language panel does is that they look at the person's baseline, they might watch videos from other interviews or other interactions that the person may have had. And they get a baseline of how the person acts when they're telling the truth when they're lying when they're uncomfortable, just their overall behavior. And then they analyze the video and discuss with one another what inconsistencies that they see and what it means to them. I used to watch their videos a lot because I became very interested in learning about body language. And I've watched a lot of interrogation videos because of the way that interrogators use strategies to try to get the truth out of whoever they're interrogating. Even though I'm taking or working on my degree in communication, and have learned a few things about body language, I felt that I needed to go outside of my schooling, to learn more in depth of what to know about body language, what to understand about body language. And...
So I have a question regarding your education. Your master's degree, it's in communication. But there's no classes in body languages as what I'm understanding,
you can find information about body language between the classes, but there's no specific body language course. For example, in persuasion in the course about persuasion or influence, you may find information about nonverbal communication or body language, but it's not a course on its own. With the body language panel, there were two people that are a part of that channel that created a course that I took one was on body language, and one was called true crime. And that's how I got my certification for body language.
Did you find it to be helpful?
Yes, I find it to be helpful, because it's not that I want to know if someone's lying. I do want to understand why people communicate the way that they do, or if someone's feeling uncomfortable. For example, if you're trying to sell something to someone, like you have your events Hall and you are trying to sell a package to a client or a potential client, and they're kind of facing away towards the door, you can see that maybe they're not interested in what you're trying to sell to them. And with that information, you could try a new approach or a strategy to convince them to buy your package.
Now in closing, what tips would you give to anybody to use body language in their lives.
College students can use body language to build rapport with their professors. They can do so by maintaining eye contact, which demonstrates attentiveness and respect. Students can display open body posture instead of crossing their arms which signals respect to communication. Subtle mirroring of the professor's body language can foster a sense of connection. Using active listening cues such as nodding and leaning forward will indicate engagement and interest. Genuine smiles can create a positive atmosphere and conveys friendliness. Using appropriate hand gestures enhances communication and enthusiasm. Respecting personal space boundaries is crucial for maintaining professionalism. Finally, displaying confidence through upright posture and demeanor can positively influence professors perceptions. By employing these subtle yet impactful body language cues. Students can establish strong connections and foster positive relationships with their professors. building rapport with professors is invaluable for college students because it opens many doors of opportunities and support systems. They can help you with your studies and connect you with people who can help your career and even give you recommendations for jobs or further education. Like when you need a letter of recommendation. Plus, when you're comfortable with them, you're more likely to participate in class and get the support you need when things get tough. So building a good relationship with your professors isn't just about doing well in class, it's about helping you succeed in a lot of ways. During my journey, there was a class that I had to take a math class that I had to take that was unexpected. And it was a very difficult class for me, the students and I built a rapport with our professor and we had a great time in class. It did help with us learning the information because the professor put extra time and effort to help us learn. And when he felt that we needed help, he gave us extra credit opportunities. And that's just one example of how you can use body language in your everyday life. People can improve their understanding of body language through observation, practice and learning about common nonverbal cues and interpretations. Knowledge is power. So looking for that information helps you to be more prepared, or helps you to understand what to see and interpret in the world around you
So remember, knowledge equals power and embody language that could be an advantage to you. Thank you for being here today.
Thank you Gonzalo.
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