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Increase Your Emotional Awareness

Facial expressions are a universal system of signals which reflect the moment-to-moment fluctuations in a person's emotional state.

At 1/25th of a second, micro expressions can be difficult to recognize and detect. Yet with training you can learn to spot them as they occur in real time.

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Detect Deception

When someone tries to conceal their emotions, leakage of that emotion will often be evident in their face. The leakage may show as a micro expression.

With our training tools, you can become more skilled at noticing when an emotion is just beginning, when an emotion is being concealed, and when a person is unaware of what they are actually feeling.

Dr. Ekman’s training tools have helped me read emotions, predict reactions, and interact with others in a more proficient and professional way.


-Joe S., boarding school Residential Manager

Backed by Science

Studies show that, unless properly trained, participants are no better than random chance at detecting deception in others.

Distilled from 50 years of research, Dr. Ekman’s training tools give you an edge in detecting deception.

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Dr. Paul Ekman

World-renowned for his research on facial expressions, emotion, deception and compassion, Dr. Ekman is ranked among the most influential psychologists of the 21st century.

In addition to his scientific and academic contributions, Dr. Ekman also influences popular culture in numerous ways as an advisor to hit TV shows and movies like Lie to Me and Inside Out.

Learn more about Paul's life and legacy.

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