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2370: Body Language, Intuition and Lie Detection in Business with David Jaison

Dec 24, 2025
David Jaison, a mentalist and expert in body language and lie detection, dives into the fascinating world of intuition in negotiations. He shares techniques for recognizing micro-expressions and behavioral inconsistencies, emphasizing their importance in reading people. Jaison discusses the shift from performing to teaching these skills in legal contexts, inspired by experts like Joe Navarro and Paul Ekman. He also highlights how to adapt body language reading for virtual settings and reveals plans for workshops aimed at professionals. Don't miss his tips for eliciting genuine emotions in negotiations!
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ANECDOTE

Live Intuition Demonstration

  • David Jaison successfully guessed Jason Hartman's stock rankings and a separate stock thought of beforehand, surprising Jason live.
  • The reveal illustrated Jaison's blend of performance technique and observational skills used in his mentalist acts.
INSIGHT

Body Language Reveals Hidden Knowledge

  • Body language reveals incongruencies between words and instinctive reactions, useful in interviews and negotiations.
  • Joe Navarro's FBI work showed eye and body shifts can expose hidden knowledge before verbal admission.
INSIGHT

Facial Expressions Are Universal Signals

  • Facial expressions are largely universal across cultures, validated by Paul Ekman's research.
  • Microexpressions are brief but revealing signals of underlying emotions that often contradict words.
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