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Episode 2 · June 29, 2023

René Deceuninck

The Hidden Power of Body Language

Body Language Expert, International Speaker

About this conversation

From paratrooper to pilot, Tony Robbins bodyguard to global speaker, René Deceuninck breaks down how 93% of communication happens beyond words—sharing practical cues, cultural pitfalls (why a thumbs-up can misfire), micro-expressions, and the “Rolls-Royce” trick for spotting memory vs. fabrication, plus stories of meeting the Dalai Lama and his vision for eco-luxury wellness resorts.

In this conversation, René teaches simple, usable tools: how eye movements map to memory vs. construction, why congruence beats “fake it till you make it,” how to steer a tough meeting with your posture and tone, and when to trust your gut—and he previews his hands-on trainings (including a two-day intensive at Eileen’s avocado ranch). If you lead, sell, interview, or just want better relationships, this one’s a masterclass in reading the room and being deeply, authentically heard.