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[07:41] Introduction to Guest and Face Reading

• Introduction to guest Joseph McGuire and his expertise in reading faces.
• Discussion on the significance of facial features and expressions in reflecting one’s inner self.
• Joseph McGuire’s explanation of his approach to reading faces based on an ancient Chinese system.
• Understanding the face as a reflection of life experiences and relationships.
• Interpretation of facial lines and features as markers of life events and emotional states.
• Exploration of the impact of joy, love, and happiness on facial appearance, emphasizing the concept of a “glowing countenance.”

[11:35] Shared Philosophy 

• Shared philosophy on the transformative power of positivity and genuine connection.
• Mention of Jenny Jerome’s story as an example of the impact of inner beauty on outward appearance.
• Significance of the word “smile” and its acronym: “Seeing Miracles In Life Every day.”
• Personal anecdote highlighting the importance of gratitude and seeing the miracles in life.
• Encouragement to create a positive world through the acronym “create” (Causing Rethinking, Enabling All to Excel).
• Insight into perspective shift and the importance of choice in determining destiny.
• Playful mention of using the acronym “FU” (Fun) in a positive context to spread joy and energy.

[15:01] Stories and Learning

• Anecdote about a dinner conversation involving eminent British political figures, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli, highlighting the power of perception.
• Comparison to the story of Archimedes and the leverage of understanding.
• Emphasis on the difference between being interesting and interested in building genuine connections.
• Joseph McGuire’s introduction to face reading and its origins in an ancient Chinese system.
• Serendipitous encounter leading to McGuire’s exploration of face reading in London.
• McGuire’s intuitive ability to read people from a young age, especially men, and observations during social interactions.
• Discussion on the importance of active listening in building trust and fostering genuine connections.
• Reflections on modern distractions, digital addiction, and the challenge of genuine communication in today’s world.
• Insight into the dynamics of networking and the significance of showing genuine interest in others.
• Highlighting the importance of being present and attentive in conversations to establish trust and rapport.
• McGuire’s experiences and observations on reading faces and understanding nonverbal communication, including body language and tone of voice.

[23:15] Facial Hair and Deeper Understanding

• Exploration of the role of facial hair in face reading and its interpretation based on individual context.
• Discussion on how facial hair can serve as a form of expression or a mask, reflecting confidence or insecurity.
• McGuire’s approach to analyzing facial features, especially focusing on the eyes as windows to the soul.
• Explanation of the significance of the right and left eyes in revealing the public and private personas.
• Continued discussion on the dynamics of nonverbal communication and its importance in understanding others.
• Reflections on the layers of emotional history reflected in facial expressions and features.
• Connection between facial expressions, emotions, and personal experiences.
• McGuire’s insights into discerning personality traits and emotional states through facial analysis.
• Importance of genuine curiosity and empathy in building connections and understanding others.
• Recap of the essential elements of effective communication and building trust through active listening and genuine interest.

[32:36] Understanding Facial Analysis and Building Trust

• Introduction to facial analysis and its significance in understanding personality traits.
• Discussion on the Chinese perspective of action standards and perfectionism.
• Insight into hypoglycemia tendencies based on facial features.
• Importance of maintaining balanced blood sugar levels for emotional stability and communication.
• Personal anecdote linking facial features to health conditions.
• Description of facial features indicating expressiveness, sociability, and self-awareness.
• Explanation of practical intuition reflected in forehead lines.
• Promotion of the “Keep Smiling Movement” and its global impact.
• Importance of building trust in relationships and its connection to business.
• Concept of “KILT” (Know, Interested, Like, Trust) in relationship building.
• Utilization of facial cues, particularly warm eyes, in assessing trustworthiness.
• Discussion on the benefits of smiling and its impact on relationships and cognitive function.

[44:50] Shining Your Light and Creating Exceptional Relationships

• Discussion on the power of smiling and its physiological and psychological benefits.
• Introduction to the “Keep Smiling Movement” and its global reach.
• Personal anecdote emphasizing the importance of putting service before self-interest.
• Description of the facial analysis course and its focus on building exceptional relationships.
• Emphasis on trust as the foundation for expanding networks and opportunities.
• Reflection on the desire to own a vineyard in Italy and contribute to artisan food production.
• Exchange of hugs as a gesture of heartfelt giving.
• Recap of the episode’s key themes: purpose-driven life, making a difference, and choice in shaping destiny.
• Reminder to express gratitude and nurture kindness in daily interactions.
• Closing remarks and invitation to tune in to future episodes for more uplifting discussions.

Oday joined IBM Consulting as the Global Sustainability leader in August 2023, bringing extensive experience in scaling businesses and a background in management consulting. Before joining IBM, Oday was the Founder & CEO of Better All Round (BAR), a B-Corp certified, innovative, ESG-focused diversified fiber-based business.

Under his leadership, BAR launched Ora Household Towel, a revolutionary product developed from initial concept to market within a year. Prior to launching BAR, Oday worked for over 20 years as a management consultant, starting his career at KPMG before moving to Accenture, where he held various leadership roles. At Accenture, Oday served as Global Head of Media & Entertainment, Global Head of Business Consulting for Communications, Media & High Tech, and Global Go-to-Market Lead of Accenture’s Analytics business.

Throughout his career, Oday has built strong teams and alliances while serving clients worldwide. In addition to his professional achievements, Oday has served as an advisor to several innovative start-ups and as a founding mentor for Henkel X.

Topics Covered:

• What is generative AI and how can it help scale sustainability?
• What will it take to bridge the gap between sustainability aspirations and action?
• What are three things every business leader should know about generative AI?
• How does generative AI help organizations collaborate better?
• Where can our listeners go for more information?

For more information please visit: ibm.com/ibv

Having practiced, taught and honed his techniques over a period of more than 35 years Joseph has developed a mastery of observational skills. His work now combines Face Reading with FBI techniques from the worlds of body language, interrogation and negotiation. He has always worked with the understanding that mind, body and spirit are inseparably connected. He is in demand for his individual Negotiation Mastery programme for business leaders, and for group training with his 7-stage programme ‘Communicate, Trust and Collaborate’.