How to Spot a Liar: The Body Language Secrets experts use | Mark Bowden

Can you really tell if Someone is Lying? What can someone's body language actually reveal about them? Can you spot deception? How do you look confident in a high-pressure situation? And what can we learn from the way politicians, CEOs and public figures communicate? In this fascinating conversation, Mark Bowden one of the world's leading experts on body language, communication and human behaviour reveals what our bodies can communicate when words aren't enough. Mark has trained business leaders, politicians, CEOs and senior executives around the world to communicate with greater confidence, credibility and impact. He is also the founder of TRUTHPLANE®, a bestselling author, TED speaker and a member of the TED community. His work has taken him from corporate boardrooms to some of the most fascinating examples of public communication and deception including the behaviour of politicians and high-profile figures such as Prince Andrew and Emily Maitlis. We explore: • How to read body language and human behaviour • Whether you can really spot when someone is lying • The relationship between body language and confidence • How to appear more confident and credible • The biggest body-language mistakes people make • How culture changes the way we communicate • How to communicate effectively on Zoom and video calls • What politicians reveal through their communication • Prince Andrew, Emily Maitlis and the psychology of high-pressure interviews • Alain de Botton and status anxiety • Why being authentic may not always be the best communication strategy • The science and psychology of deception • What the future holds for body-language research • Mark's work with The Behaviour Panel Mark Bowden is the author of four books on body language and human behaviour, including Winning Body Language, which has been translated into multiple languages. His TEDx talk, “The Importance of Being In-Authentic,” has reached millions of viewers, while his work with The Behaviour Panel has brought the analysis of body language and behaviour to a huge global audience. This conversation goes beyond simple “body language hacks” and explores a much bigger question: How much can we really learn about a person from the way they communicate? CHAPTERS 00:00 Mark Bowden: Origin Story 09:55 Body Language & Communication Tips 13:50 Body Language & Building Confidence 16:15 Confidence & Culture 20:00 Politicians & Communication 28:11 Prince Andrew, Emily Maitlis & Decision Making 33:21 Zoom Meeting Tips 41:12 Alain de Botton & Status Anxiety 49:03 The Importance of Inauthenticity 54:28 Deception & Spotting Lies 56:39 The Future of Body Language Research 1:01:22 The Future of Mark Bowden & The Behaviour Panel WATCH / LISTEN Listen to Eyes Wide Open on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Mark Bowden's TED Talk: The Importance of Being In-Authentic Read Mark's bestselling book Winning Body Language. ABOUT MARK BOWDEN Mark Bowden is an internationally recognised expert in body language, communication and behaviour. Through his company TRUTHPLANE®, he has worked with business leaders, teams, politicians, CEOs and organisations around the world to improve communication, confidence and credibility. He is also known for his work with The Behaviour Panel, where experts analyse body language, behaviour and communication in some of the world's most watched interviews and public events. #bodylanguage #psychology #communication #deception #confidence #humanbehavior #markbowden