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Assessing Credibility
Dealing with Dangerous Personalities

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If you want to learn the latest science behind detecting deception, vetted in the field, then our courses are the place for you. Based on years of research and drawing on the science from leading researchers and practitioners such as Dr Paul Ekman, Aldert Vrij, Joe Navarro, and Dr David Matsumoto, these courses stand above much of the pseudo-science offered by other individuals and companies.

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We are now also offering a Dangerous Personalities course, which is a great addition to our standard Detecting Truth and Lies course, or can be taken as a standalone program. Whether you are dealing with these kinds of people yourself or helping someone else, managing narcissistic and emotionally unstable people in your life should be a top priority for your own well-being and sanity!

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Deception Detection and Dangerous Personalities Training

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Dangerous Personalities
2 October 2026
Canberra In-person Course

Have you ever had to have a difficult conversation or, worse, suffered at the hands of a narcissistic or emotionally unstable person? If the answer is yes, then this course is for you—to stop it from ever happening again and to assist others who may also be in that situation!

 

Join Australia's top nonverbal communication expert to learn what to do when dealing with these kinds of people, including how to recognise the behaviours, set boundaries, avoid their gaslighting, and when to get out to keep yourself safe.

Every participant has the option of a follow-on meeting with David to discuss their particular situation.

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Detecting Deception Training, Statement Analysis

This one-and-a-half-day course builds on what you have learnt during the three-day truth and lies workshop and takes it to the next level. This course focuses on the voice, language, and statement analysis, and key skills to understand whether someone is being credible.

 

Stay tuned for new dates or reach out and register your interest for the latest updates. 

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Detecting Truth and Lies
29 September–1 October 2026
Canberra
In-person Course

This in-depth study takes you through the practical art of deception detection. The three-day course begins with key concepts and research, then builds practical skills and an understanding of how to detect deception and promote the truth, with a focus on body language and facial expressions.

Whether you are in Law Enforcement, negotiating an important agreement, or looking for truth in a relationship, this is the course for you.

 

Places on this course are limited, so book now! ​​​

 

 

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Tailored deception detection training

Reach out if you would like a truth-and-lies session tailored to your specific needs. We have experience training clients from a range of different professions, including law enforcement, vetting, legal, healthcare, HR, and many other sectors in these important skills.

 

 

Thank you for delivering the training and for sharing your knowledge, experience, and expertise with our team. The class was informative and valuable, and we appreciate the time and effort you put into making it a productive learning experience.

 

RD

Training Manager

United States Secret Service

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