Mimikresonanz®: decoding and using facial expressions, gestures and body language with confidence

This training is held in German.
Communication is more than words. Emotions are often reflected directly in the face. In this training course, you will learn to understand and interpret facial expressions. Body language, gestures and voice also give clear indications of the feelings of others. Discover how you can read faces and body language better from now on.

Contents

The basics of Mimic Resonance® 

  • Meaning and definition of Mimikresonanz®. 
  • Connection to emotional intelligence. 
  • Insight into current facial expression research. 

Body language and non-verbal signals 

  • Why words cannot always be trusted. 
  • Role of voice, gestures and posture. 
  • The importance of body language in conversation. 

Understanding and decoding facial expressions 

  • Recognize the 7 basic emotions (according to Ekman). 
  • Perceive and interpret microexpressions. 
  • Correctly interpret facial expressions in context. 

Using facial expressions for yourself in conversation 

  • Strengthen resonance with contacts . 
  • Facial expressions and body language not in harmony: dealing with contradictory signals. 
  • Dealing appropriately and purposefully with the information obtained. 

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • Train perception of facial expressions and body language of contacts . 
  • Recognize the 7 basic emotions. 
  • Develop the ability to interpret microexpressions. 
  • Interpret facial signals to better understand feelings and desires. 
  • Use information from body language appropriately. 

Methods

trainers, exercises, discussion, working aids, film and photo analysis, checklists.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers who want to learn how to interpret facial expressions, read body language and thus make conversations more successful and empathetic. 

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08.09.2025
Munich
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Premier Inn München City Ost
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Kronstadter Straße 6-8, 81677 Munich
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08.12.2025
Berlin
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26.03.2026
Frankfurt a. M.
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Hamburg
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