Powerful speaking starts the moment you step into the room. In this episode, Brian Galke, keynote speaker and Founder of SubtleSkills, explains how facial decoding gives speakers a real advantage in reading the room, building trust, and connecting with intention. He breaks down how subtle cues like eye contact, eyebrows, and smiling shape audience perception long before your message fully lands.

Brian challenges speakers to move beyond performance and into genuine presence. He shares practical habits from engaging the room early to promoting the events that book you. Authenticity and service build influence faster than polish ever will.

The next time you walk on stage, don't just deliver content, command connection. Press play to watch the full episode of Facial Decoding and Human Connection for Speakers.

Brian Galke is a keynote speaker and founder of SubtleSkills, where he teaches teams how to decode facial features to build deeper human connection. With over two decades of experience in business coaching and sales training, Brian equips speakers and leaders with practical skills to read the room, strengthen relationships, and increase impact. Known as a "People Connector," he blends science-backed insights on facial decoding and body language with street-smart storytelling. His work spans industries from healthcare and SaaS to retail and government, helping professionals communicate with clarity and confidence.

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Lea Woodford is the founder of Speaker Life Magazine and Luxury Media Brands helping speakers and entrepreneurs amplify their message and grow their influence. With a background as a TV host and celebrity interviewer, she brings powerful media insight to every conversation. Through her podcast, magazine, and events, Lea empowers thought leaders to speak with clarity and purpose. Her work bridges storytelling with strategy, creating space for authentic voices to be heard. At the heart of it all, Lea helps leaders turn their message into lasting impact.

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