The Body Language Blog
Science-backed articles to help you read people, build rapport, and communicate with confidence. Written by Dr. Sarah Mitchell.
The Secret Language of Rapport: Why Some People Instantly Click
It's not chemistry — it's neuroscience. Discover why some people instantly connect, and learn the science-backed techniques to build rapport with anyone.
Dr. Sarah MitchellPower Dynamics: How to Read (and Control) Any Room You Walk Into
Before a word is spoken, the room has already been read. Learn how space, posture, and territorial behavior reveal — and create — power dynamics.
Dr. Sarah MitchellHow to Tell If Someone Is Lying: A Science-Based Guide
Untrained people detect lies at only 54% accuracy — barely better than a coin flip. Learn the evidence-based indicators that actually reveal deception.
Dr. Sarah MitchellThe #1 Body Language Mistake That's Ruining Your First Impressions
93% of your impact is nonverbal — and you're probably getting it wrong. Discover the critical mistake most people make when reading body language, and how to fix it.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell7 Micro-Expressions That Reveal What Someone Really Thinks
Most people miss these 1/25th-of-a-second facial flashes. Learn to spot the 7 universal micro-expressions that betray hidden emotions — even when someone is trying to hide them.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell