You Can See More Through The Trees Than You Think

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jan. 5, 2015 - PRLog -- October 22, 2014– Today, Janine Driver, body language expert and President of the THE BODY LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (BLI), spent half a day with the Bartlett Tree Experts demonstration how one’s body language can make you look at your customer relationships differently.  Bartlett Tree Experts was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company.  Over 400 attendees gathered to watch Janine give them the New body language must-knows to increase more meaningful customer relationships and their bottom line within 30 days, by learning CIA Investigative skills that will help them confidently establish trust and rapport with clients, spot deception, and be empowered to explode their sales!

“EVERY DAY it is my goal, to inspire people to look at the world differently and imagine the impact that will have on your life when you are able to do that - when you are able to create DEEPER and MORE MEANINGFUL relationships with everyone you meet!” explained Driver.

Body language tells your customers more about the person you’re portraying than the words you say or the tone in which you say them.  Janine Driver revealed 3 easy solutions to key communication problems when establishing relationships.

1. Face-to-Face Discussions

Problem: “In the office setting directly facing someone is intimidating because you have no visual way out and I have no visual way out, it increases our stress and anxiety,” Driver said.

Solution: Sit at an angle for a more friendly and productive conversation. “Turn your chair 30% off-center, this is how we talk to our friends,” Driver explained. Just remember to return the chair to its original position before leaving.

2. Crossed Arms

Problem: One of the biggest myths in body language is that crossed arms mean we're feeling defensive or that we're holding something back. “It is not true, it’s a myth, but it’s perceived that way in the office,” Driver said.

Solution: “When you cross your arms, you're using both sides of your brain — the creative and numbers-driven parts. Research shows you’re 30% more likely to stay on a difficult task with crossed arms. So during brainstorming, it’s actually a good idea to cross your arms,” Driver revealed. She also added be careful not to misinterpret crossed arms, which may really indicate someone is in a puzzle-solving mode.

3. Talking with Your Hands

Problem: Driver explains that while this may go unnoticed at home, at work using too many hand gestures can be perceived as anxiety or apprehension. “You will come across as someone who cannot handle difficult tasks,” She explained.

Solution: Driver says, “Hand gestures should be in the frame of your body from your shoulders and they should match your point.” Your gestures should always talk with you and help to tell your story or bring your point across. Random gestures will leave you hanging and make you look awkward. Driver also offered a clever tip to combat fidgeting: In your shoes do 10 toe push-ups. You'll get the energy out and no one will see!

“Thank you so much for presenting at our meeting in Charlotte. Your presentation was one of the best (and most applicable) that I have experienced in my 16 year career with Bartlett.” Jason Heizer, Local Manager, Bartlett Tree Experts, Virginia Beach, VA.

About Janine Driver

Janine Driver is a renowned body language expert, founder and the president of the Body Language Institute (http://www.lyintamer.com/). She is a New York Times bestselling author of You Can’t Lie To Me (http://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Lie-Revolutionary-Supercha...) (2014), and You Say More Then You Think (http://www.amazon.com/You-Say-More-Than-Think/dp/0307453987) (2011). A highly sought after media personality, Driver has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, NBC, FOX News and CNN. She has been quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and in magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Psychology Today. After over 15 years as a federal law enforcement officer with the Department of Justice, Driver has taught body language skills to the ATF, FBI, CIA, DIA, and to over 60,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, lawyers, and judges. To learn more about body language techniques for the office, to interview Janine Driver, or to book Driver as your keynote speaker contact us below.

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