Local experts breaks down body language
Socio-behavioural scholar and businesswoman Dr Denise Bjorkman is the guest speaker at the next University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting at Northfield Methodist Church on June 10.
Bjorkman is the founder and CEO of the Neuro Business Institute.
She's a local body language expert renowned for her analysis during the Oscar Pistorius trial, where she examined his body language during the initial stages of his murder trial.
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Bjorkman's analysis covered aspects such as Pistorius' posture, facial expressions and non-verbal cues, aiming to interpret the former Paralympian's emotions and reactions during the trial.
She has also offered insights into high-profile criminal trials like the Inge Lotz murder case, the Henrico Christo van Breda murder trial as well as the Donovan Moodley case.
The U3A is a worldwide NPO for retired people. They meet every second Tuesday of every month, and a speaker is invited to address the members on various topics.
The Benoni branch holds its meetings at Northfield Methodist Church. Registration begins at 09:30, and the meeting starts at 10:00.
Visitors are welcome at R20.
For more info, you may contact Colleen Russell on 082 346 4756.
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Local experts breaks down body language
Socio-behavioural scholar and businesswoman Dr Denise Bjorkman is the guest speaker at the next University of the Third Age (U3A) meeting at Northfield Methodist Church on June 10. Bjorkman is the founder and CEO of the Neuro Business Institute. She's a local body language expert renowned for her analysis during the Oscar Pistorius trial, where she examined his body language during the initial stages of his murder trial. ALSO READ: How to ward off criminals from your home – expert advises Bjorkman's analysis covered aspects such as Pistorius' posture, facial expressions and non-verbal cues, aiming to interpret the former Paralympian's emotions and reactions during the trial. She has also offered insights into high-profile criminal trials like the Inge Lotz murder case, the Henrico Christo van Breda murder trial as well as the Donovan Moodley case. The U3A is a worldwide NPO for retired people. They meet every second Tuesday of every month, and a speaker is invited to address the members on various topics. The Benoni branch holds its meetings at Northfield Methodist Church. Registration begins at 09:30, and the meeting starts at 10:00. Visitors are welcome at R20. For more info, you may contact Colleen Russell on 082 346 4756. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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