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~90% of human communication is non-verbal. 
What is your body language saying about you? 

HOW YOU MAKE PEOPLE FEEL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHAT YOU SAY.  LEARN HOW YOUR CUES IMPACT AUDIENCES. 

RECENT PROJECTS:

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Dr. Shields aka

AUDIENCE

WHISPERER

  • Dual-PhDs in Biological & Cultural Anthropology

  • 1 time TEDx Speaker

  • 3 time TED Speaker

  • 6 time TED Speaking Coach

  • 10+ years leading audience-centered (re)branding strategies

  • 15+ years as a TED Fellow

  • 20+ years conducting multi-method audience research

  • 60+ TED/TEDx speakers personally coached for the stage

  • 100's of paid speaking events worldwide

  • 3,000+ leaders & executives trained for stage & media

  • 5,000+ university & business students taught nonverbal cues

  • 100k+ customers & consumers professionally tested

  • $200MN+ made in first 3 months of a 1 new rebrand launch 

  • $20BN+ enterprise brands guided through major projects

UPCOMING EVENTS & TRAININGS

The Secret Visual Cues of Top Brands & Speakers.

Utah Business Forward Conference

NOVEMBER 17, 2025

Includes:

  • Body Language Training

  • Live Polling & Cue Reading

  • Volunteer Demonstrations

  • Live Speaker Coaching

Body Language Breakthrough: Public Speaking Workshop.

Utah Tech Week &

The Women's Leadership Institute

JANUARY 26-30, 2025

Includes:

  • Body Language Training

  • Live Polling & Cue Reading

  • Volunteer Demonstrations

  • Live Speaker Coaching

BODY LANGUAGE MASTERCLASS

1-DAY INTERACTIVE LIVE SPEAKER TRAINING 

SUN DEC 7th: 10 am-5 pm @ Central Saffron Valley, SLC, UT​

​Includes:​

  • 2+ hours of 360-degree professional speaker training

  • 2+ hours of body language & visual cues training 

  • 2+ hours of live volunteer stage time

  • Live audience polling & Live stage demonstrations

  • Interactive group activities

  • Individual 1-1 personal cue readings with Dr. Shields

  • Top 10 cues to communicate confidence & charisma

  • Personal, peer, & professional cues assessment

  • At home learning exercises to work on your cues

  • Plus, a gourmet Indian buffet!

LEARN HOW TO: 

Cue Charisma & Confidence  Instantly. 

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CLIENT: Lafayette148

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CLIENT: Isagenix

Regulate Your Nerves &  Get Comfortable

Leading!

LEARN HOW TO: 

BODY LANGUAGE BOOTCAMP

2-WEEK ONLINE SPEAKER TRAINING COURSE [For Beginners]

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS  |  JAN 13-27: 5-7 pm MST​

​Includes:​​  5 Courses  |  2 hrs each

  • 12+ hrs body language & professional speaker training

  • 10 daily cues exercises & 2 class discussions

  • 2 extemporaneous speaking opportunities

  • 1 final balanced cues mini-presentation

  • 3 individualized cue readings + 1-1 speaker coaching

  • 2 personal cue assessments

  • 50+ professional speaker tips, tricks, & hacks

  • 50+ top cues for confidence & charisma

  • 4 best practice lists for: stage, media, online, facilitation

  • 5 self-directed take-home body language exercises 

  • 1 hr+ live Q & A session with Dr. Shields

  • 1 custom cues assessment & confidence cues recipe

  • Plus, 30-min 1-1 speaker coaching with Dr. Shields

LEARN HOW TO: 

Move, Speak & Dress More Authoritatively.

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CLIENT: Lafayette148

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CLIENT: Lexus & Lexus College

LEARN HOW TO: 

Be Calming & Energizing At The Same Time. 

BODY LANGUAGE INTENSIVE

6-WEEK ONLINE SPEAKER TRAINING COURSE [For Professionals]

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS  |  FEB 3-MAR 5: 5-7 pm MST​

​Includes:​​  10 Courses  |  2 hrs each

  • 22+ hrs body language & professional speaker training

  • 20 daily cues exercises & 4 class discussions

  • 4 target cues mini-presentations

  • 1 balanced cues final presentation

  • 5 individualized cue readings + 1-1 speaker coaching

  • 4 personal cue assessments

  • 100+ professional speaker tips, tricks, & hacks

  • 100+ top cues for confidence & charisma

  • 4 best practice guides for: stage, media, online, facilitation

  • 10 self-directed take-home body language exercises 

  • 1 hr+ live Q & A session with Dr. Shields

  • 1 custom cues assessment & confidence cues recipe

  • Plus, 60-min 1-1 speaker coaching with Dr. Shields

LEARN HOW TO: 

Cue Warmth & Competence  Instantly. 

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CLIENT: Lilly Lashes

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Prepare Your Biology For High Stakes Environments!

LEARN HOW TO: 

CLIENT: NuSkin

CLIENT: NuSkin

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It's Time To LEVEL-UP! 

When was the last time you took a long, hard look at how you come across to others? Emotional & social intelligence are the top skills for business success, so start paying attention to the moments where you are misunderstood or undervalued. Begin strategically curating your cues for the specific context & objectives. 

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