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Patti Wood
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Patti Wood has been called the Babe Ruth of Body Langauge by the Washington Post and is credited in the New York Times for bringing the topic of body language to national attention.
About Me:
Patti is known as "The Body Language Lady" because she's a sought after expert for comments on the nonverbal messages of stars, politicians and people in general. As the "The Body Language Lady," Patti Wood is an internationally recognized nonverbal communications and behavior expert who has conducted years of research on body language.
Publications such as Psychology Today & Entrepreneur Magazine have cited her as an expert on body language. She has conducted many years of research on body language, written countless articles and the book Success Signals:Body Language in Business.
Speaker & Proven Professional
Patti Wood MA, CSP is an international speaker and trainer. Since 1982, she has designed and conducted keynote speeches, workshops and convention seminars for hundreds of companies and associations. Patti delivers over 100 presentations a year and 75% of her business is from clients inviting her to return. Clients describe her as a dynamic, high-energy, powerhouse presenter. For over twenty five years she has worked with top companies such as Porche, GTE, Chick-Fil-A, Dupont, Elli Lilly, BMW, Merck Pharmaceuticals, AmericasMart, Lucent Technologies, The Kroger Company, Nortel Networks, Price Waterhouse, Nextel, Hewlett Packard, and many more. Patti develops a warm, laughter-filled relationship with her audience that leaves participants talking in the halls about what they've learned.
Patti also volunteers her speaking time to churches and organizations that work with children and is the founder of Books for Kids.
She is interviewed an average of twice a week by media around the world including: CNN, PBS, National FOX News Network, the BBC, the Discovery Channel, CBS, VH1, E! Entertainment, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, UPI, ESPN, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, The Miami Herald, Men's Health, The Chicago Tribune, Details, SPIN, Elle, People, ESPN, and is quoted in; US Weekly, The New York Post, The London Times, The Los Angeles Times, In Touch, Life and Style, Jane, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, First for Women, InStyle, The Toronto Sun, Psychology Today, TV Guide, Women's Own, Seventeen, Ladies Home Journal and Redbook and more as a body language expert. She was also interviewed by over 27 radio stations around the country after Connie Chung's interview with Gary Condit and after the 2007 Academy Awards show. See Press.
Gary Condit's Body Language as Assessed by Patti Wood, The Body Language Lady.
Her broad knowledge and research on nonverbal communication led to her positions as the National Spokesperson for The Natural Dentist ®, Wrigley's Spearmint Gum®, Benadryl® and Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion®.
Master of Her Craft
Patti is a Certified Speaking Professional. CSP is a professional designation of the National Speakers Association designed to recognize "masters of the industry." The certification is earned by less than 8% of NSA's members. Patti has served eight years on the board of National Speakers Association, Georgia Chapter, and has been an active member for over twelve years. Patti was voted Speaker of the Year and Member of the Year by her peers in the prestigious organization, NSA. As an officer, she managed the Speakers' School, an annual showcase of speakers and public relations. She recommends that all new speakers join their local chapter of NSA because there is so much to learn from each other.
University Instructor
Patti was a university instructor in communication for eleven years. Her B.A., Master's degree and doctoral course work are in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication.
Time Magazine cited her Body Language course at Florida State University as a top college course in the nation. It was so popular that over 150 students registered every semester and people in the community sat in on her lectures.
Patti also taught college courses in Public Speaking, Human Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Small Group Discussion and Business Communication.
To continue her love of teaching unusual courses, Patti co-teaches "Meeting of the Minds" and "There Is A Book Inside Me and I've Got To Get It Out" at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Country:
United States
Occupation:
Body Language Expert - Public Speaker
Companies:
Communication Dynamics
Schools:
Florida State BA Auburn Masters
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Patti Wood analyzes Ryan Brunn's body language on HLN Special Report with Vinnie Politan and Greg Hartley.
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Joran van der Sloot has pleaded guilty in Peru on charges that he killed Stephany Flores in a Lima hotel room in 2010. Patti Wood analyzes his body...
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Patti analyzes Casey Anthony's bodylanguage on her new video for the Nancy Grace show
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Patti discusses Casey Anthony's bodylanguage on her latest video diary on ShowBiz Tonight.
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Channel Comments
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20chuzie
(3 months ago)
it was really fun! reading body language is really fun and so good ,, I've learned alot of things ! the best thing to waste our daily life is to read everyone's body language! ! and i am very sure , i can read yours! :)
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UGHC1
(6 months ago)
... Much Respect.
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Vann7
(8 months ago)
this looks to me like ..astrology.. people see whatever they like to see. not everyone is the same. so body language cant be same for everyone..
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Charismaoncamera
(8 months ago)
Good content, body language is so important in messaging, it is something I cover in depth with my clients. I subbed!!
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xsmp94
(1 year ago)
hey i was wondering if you can explain to me how to read facial expressions when the person is asked a yes or no question (what muscles to pay attention to).
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JimPelley
(1 year ago)
Great information- thanks!
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bodylanguageexpert
(2 years ago)
What fun!
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parismec
(2 years ago)
An excellent analysis of the emotions
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