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Your FUN (and unfiltered) guide to decoding body language and influencing human behavior (Reading Time: 5-Minutes)
Hey there my new friend,
Are you ready to jump into the DRIVER’S seat and rev up for my introduction of "In the DRIVER’S Seat," your FUN (and unfiltered) guide to decoding body language and influencing human behavior!?!
My first edition will launch an hour after this house-keeping message.
“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pic by: Image by wayhomestudio on Freepik
Pic by: Image by wayhomestudio on Freepik
My “Why”
To inspire you to look at your world in a different way.
How Often Will These Newsletters Come Out?
Each Tuesday and Friday a new newsletter will be posted in Substack.
Plus, there will be special editions called “CELEBRITY LIE DETECTOR” which will come out randomly.
Mission of This Newsletter
In this newsletter, my aim is not solely to analyze politicians, athletes, celebrities, and criminals (though I will do so in special CELEBRITY LIE DETECTOR editions after I weigh in on a criminal case on CourtTV’s show called, “Closing Arguments” with Vinnie Politan).
Instead, each week, I will illustrate how you can decode, adapt and apply body language and emotional intelligence across various roles in your life just like I do in my life—whether as a mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, friend, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, TV guest, client, boss, or even an ex-wife.
In The DRIVER’S Seat Special Editions
Four years ago, I created a FREE series of detecting deception videos which I posted on YouTube called, “Celebrity Lie Detector.”
Celebrity Lie Detector, on YouTube, is where I:
-Decoded Laurie Laughlin’s deceptive tells during the College Admission Scandal
-Demonstrated for you how to spot the verbal and nonverbal deceptive “Hot Spots” of R. Kelly
-Analyzed convicted murderer Chris Watt’s jail confession
And many more episodes, which included games and challenges for you to tune up your BS Barometer!
I stopped doing CELEBRITY LIE DETECTOR because, at that time, my marriage was crumbling and since then I went through a divorce. I’m now a single mom with three fabulous sons. Now that my kids and I are back on solid ground, I have decided to (kind-a) )resurrect CELEBRITY LIE DETECTOR! However, instead of being on YouTube, I’m going to publish my analysis and video commentary here on Substack as a SPECIAL EDITION within my In the DRIVER’S SEAT newsletter!
Yay!
It’s going to be an exclusive “After Show” after I appear on CourtTV discussing a criminal case.***
***DISCLAIMER:
The content provided in my newsletter is intended for informational purposes only.
Any commentary or analysis related to criminal cases, particularly those discussed after appearances on CourtTV, is based solely on my personal opinions and observations based my decades experience of reading people and detecting deception.
I am NOT a legal professional, and the information shared should not be considered legal advice.
Views expressed are my own and do NOT represent the official stance of any organization or entity.
Readers are encouraged to seek professional legal counsel for any specific legal matters or concerns.
Additionally, the details discussed may not encompass the full scope of a case. I strive to ensure accuracy, but I cannot guarantee the timeliness or completeness of the information provided.
Video Above: Background, screenshot form CourtTV, and video commentary recorded by Janine Driver for her TikTok channel. The topics discussed is when you hear someone use the words “Kind-a” it indicates there’s more to the story. It means it’s not exact.
How Will Reading Today’s Newsletter Inspire YOU to Look at YOUR World in a Different Way?
The reason my NEW In The DRIVER’S Seat newsletter may inspire you to look at the world differently is because once you are armed with your NEW ability to read and influence human behavior, you'll be empowered to:
Demonstrate more effective communication & empathy
Stop unknowingly breaking someone’s trust
Improve your relationships
Avoid the biggest communications mistakes 90% of leaders’ make
Build your negotiation skills tool box
Prevent conflicts with ease
Enhance your ability to persuade people
Eliminate the #1 crisis management mistake
Boost your charisma, confidence & career
Side-step hindering the development of meaningful and positive relationships and say good-bye to low self-awareness
Create lasting connections in networking scenarios, both professionally & socially
Never again struggle to adapt to challenges because your coping mechanisms & emotional responses will get a tune-up
Improve your public speaking ability
Free yourself from erratic or inconsistent decision-making choices
Increase your Emotional Intelligence
The bottom line is by sharing, with you, in my “In the DRIVER’S Seat” Substack newsletter, the unique set of skills I’ve learned over the years, which I've taught to the FBI, CIA, and corporate sales titans, and shared on CourtTV, Kelly & Michael, and NBC’s TODAY Show, I’m hoping to empower YOU to have FUN and get “In the DRIVER’S Seat” of your life!
What’s the Cost?
This newsletter is always FREE.
However, if you wish to interact directly with other experts in my field (along with me), get bonus content, and become part of my community, and support me as a writer you can choose to be a Premium subscription member.
$5 a month
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$100 VIP founding member
Premium Members Get a Ton of Cool Sh*t
-Access to exclusive content and early access to articles before they are released to the general public
-Ad-free experience
-Private discussion groups
-Access to LIVE Q&A sessions
-Access to virtual events (only available to premium subscribers)
-Plus, more (i.e. My “DESIGNATED DRIVER” success podcast is coming soon)!
Who Am I?
My name is Janine Driver and I’m an internationally recognized body language expert and the CEO of the Body Language Institute. I’m a retired federal law enforcement officer, where I spent more than 16 years within the Department of Justice investigating skinheads, firearms traffickers, the manufacturers of illegal explosives, and fanatical survivalists. While in the field, I learned to size people up very quickly – in less than seven seconds. For the past decade, I’ve taught my cunning people-reading skills to the ATF, FBI, CIA, DIA, and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and to more than 60,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, lawyers, and judges.
Today, I spend most of my time speaking to corporate titans from Comcast to Sales Force to Microsoft (and many more companies) these same reading people skills. I teach professionals, just like you, how to better understand themselves, the impact their nonverbal and verbal communication has on others, and how to read those hidden emotions in order to build better personal and professional relationships.
“If you misread others or send nonverbal messages that don’t match your intent, deals are lost, profitability is destroyed, and reputations are shattered. But when you get it right, that’s when money is made, reputations are born, and businesses flourish.” -Janine Driver
I’m also a New York Times best-selling author and I’ve written two books: You Can’t Lie To Me and You Say More Than You Think. I’m a frequent contributor and guest on TODAY, The Dr. Oz Show, and on CourtTV. I’ve also been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan, Psychology Today, among others.
How You Can Reach Me
My website is: www.JanineDriver.com or you can connect directly with me through the paid Premium side of Substack.
That’s a Wrap!
Now that we've covered the fundamentals and essential information about this newsletter, let's shift things into drive, shall we? In the upcoming edition, you’ll meet my extended family and a few of my friends as we explore:
- Navigating emotionally charged times like holidays with less drama and more FUN
- Avoiding taking awkward social interactions personally
- Fostering deeper emotional connections
By the end, you'll possess a refined set of communication tools to guide you toward a more enriching and serene holiday experience for you and your loved ones!
Ready to rock the holiday vibes? Sure you are!
Let’s drive on over to my official newsletter #01 and let’s get this content moving baby!
I’m excited for you and for all of us! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I’ve got a lot of learning to do! Happy Holiday's!