The Silent Language of Expert Testimony

Date: Feb. 9 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT 

Speaker: Dr. Janet Palmer, President of Communication Excellence Institute

You know your stuff. You are confident in your findings. But how do you communicate your expertise?

Body language is actually more powerful than words. You know the expression “It’s not WHAT you say, it’s HOW you say it.” Learn the latest research on how to use good body language and vocal presence to build your success as an expert witness—in Court and on Zoom.

During this presentation participants will learn the following:

• The power of what your HANDS do to underscore or undercut your expertise.
• How to avoid a MONOTONE in one easy step.
• FACIAL EXPRESSIONS to inspire confidence.
• Using EYE CONTACT to build trust.
• Special tips for using body language persuasively on ZOOM.

Registration Link: https://forensic.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1694558&group=

Edward J. Priz, CPCU, APA, has served as an expert witness and consultant on issues of Workers Compensation insurance premiums, audits, classifications, experience modification factors, Retrospective Rating, large deductible policies, payroll audits, manual rules, and insurance agent/broker standards of care in both federal and state courts and in legal hearings before state insurance regulators. He has worked with Workers Compensation insurance for more than forty years and has authored three books and numerous articles on the subject of Workers Compensation insurance premiums and audits.

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