The Face is Special: The Seven Universal Emotions Those of you who have been following us (thank you!) know that faces do many things, and one very special thing that faces do is express emotion. Over half a century of scientific research has documented that seven facial expressions of emotion are universally expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of…
Read MoreTo Confront the Fear of Public Speaking, Don’t Press Mute
Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines Even in the midst of a pandemic, people still feel the pressure to appear “perfect”. Unfortunately, the pressure to be perfect only increases the fear of public speaking, regardless of a speaker’s experience level. As a public speaking coach and founder of non-profit, The Practice Space, I have observed more…
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The COVID-19 global pandemic has undoubtedly changed people’s lives. Virtual meetings have largely replaced in-person interactions leading to what some call “zoom fatigue”. Parents are forced to now work from home while simultaneously teaching and entertaining their children. But perhaps one of the biggest shifts has come with widespread mask wearing. People are now having…
Read MoreNonverbal Communication During a Global Pandemic
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we have nonverbal communication with one another? Does mask wearing alter the way we communicate? Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto has recently been interviewed for a number of publications regarding nonverbal communication during a global pandemic. Please see below for the most recent news articles, podcasts and…
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