What Every Body is Saying - An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People: Book Review

                              

Jim's Review

Insightful book on body language and other characteristics to be aware of.

8 out of 10 stars

About Book

Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. You will discover:

• The ancient survival instincts that drive body language
• Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings
• What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives
• The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments
• Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust
• Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority

Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world...

He says that's his best offer. Is it? She says she agrees. Does she? The interview went great—or did it? He said he'd never do it again. But he did.

Speaking as a Leader- How to lead every time you speak: Book Review

                                                           

                                                                              Jim's review

                                      Simply an amazing book from beginning all the way to the end!

                                                                              10 out of 10 stars

                                                                           About book

Make every communication count—with a simple, four-step speaking model

Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of a thousand, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well—in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how to make the most of your daily communications, creating a presence on the job as a genuine and constant leader.

In this eye-opening guide, aspiring (and established) leaders can enhance their reputations and influence by following a few simple steps. Speaking as a Leader:

• Shows how to structure your thoughts and message in any situation using a four-step model
• Offers tips on listening effectively, in three dimensions
• Details why you are the best visual and how to avoid "Death by PowerPoint"
• Offers guidance on taking the "numb" out of numbers
• Includes tips on moving from subject to message

With Speaking as a Leader, you'll learn to tap into your innate leadership skills at every occasion—whether small or large—and earn the sort of respect that creates devoted friends and passionate supporters.

The Exceptional Presenter - A Proven Formula to Open Up! and own the room: Book Review

 

                                                   

                                                                    Jim's Review

                               We want to evolve and get better as a professional. As soon as I finished this book reviewed and adjusted coupe of presentations and had massive results! Highly recommend this book!!!

                                                                                10 out of 10 stars

                                                                About book

It’s often reported that the number one fear among American adults is public speaking. But in today’s competitive business world, effective communication is a crucial skill, and the cost of being less than effective is quite high. From the White House to boardrooms worldwide, Tim Koegel has strengthened presentations, media relations and communications skills of CEOs and world leaders alike with his renowned coaching abilities. His new book, The Exceptional Presenter lays out his techniques in a format perfectly suited to today’s busy world.

Let the Elephants Run- Unlock Your Creativity and Change everything; Book Review

                                                     

                                                                       Book review

                          I was a huge fan of David Usher the musician until I came across his book and read it cover to cover and realized that he had lots of lessons to share from his journey as a musician and personal development. Every chapter is full of strategies tips and expert advise.

                                                              10 out of 10 stars

                                                                         About book

A national bestseller, Let the Elephants Run is the essential guidebook for anyone looking to reignite their creativity.

Creativity is in everyone’s DNA, not a select few. Award-winning musician and founder of CloudID Creativity Lab David Usher believes we just need the right tools to help us reconnect with our imaginations in our day-to-day lives, whether in the head office, the home office, or the artist’s studio. Using a mix of personal anecdotes and professional examples from the worlds of industry, technology, science, music, and art, he shows us that creativity is not magic; it is a learnable skill that any person or business can master. The dynamic full-colour design includes photographs, artwork, and illustrations, as well as action pages to help readers start cultivating the habit of documenting their ideas for future execution. Based on his wildly popular speaking engagements, Let the Elephants Run is the essential guidebook to reigniting and nurturing our creativity in accessible and productive ways.

Olympic fun at the CBC Olympic pad in Toronto: Event Review

 

It was lots of fun attending the CBC Olympic pad in downtown Toronto with Jon Gauthier. Watch video to the very end to see my spectacular announcing skills!

                                             

Canadian International Auto Show: Event Review

 

                                     

Jim Pagiamtzis and Jon Gauthier at Hot Wheel Activation

                                                        Jim Pagiamtizs and Jon Gauthier with our Subaru Hats

Jim Pagiamtzis at Canada Job Expo sharing on Networking and Interview strategies and much more!

 

March 2026

It was great experience to share at the Canada Job Expo at the North York Memorial Hall in uptown Toronto.

more to come