Hi, I’m Dr. Beth

Communication expert, professor, speaker, mum of two, body-language analyst, tea lover, and lifelong student of human behaviour.

For more than 25 years, I’ve been fascinated by one simple question: why do people do what they do?

That curiosity has shaped my career and led me to help individuals, families, educators, and organisations better understand the people around them and communicate with greater confidence.

What I do

I combine the science of communication, behaviour, and body language with practical, real-world experience. My passion is taking complex research and turning it into insights that are easy to understand and even easier to use in everyday life.

Let’s start with a conversation.

Whether you’re preparing for a presentation, media interview or important conversation, leading a team, working in education, or supporting young people, book a complimentary discovery call and let’s explore how I can help.

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My approach

Forget the myths about “reading minds” or spotting a lie from a single gesture!

Human behaviour is far more interesting – and far more nuanced – than that.

My work is grounded in evidence (and industry-recognised training) not guesswork. I help people understand the patterns, signals, and communication habits that shape our relationships, decisions, and interactions every day.

Why it matters

The better we understand ourselves and others, the better we communicate, connect, and lead.

Known for making behavioural science accessible, practical, and engaging, I help people understand not just what others are saying, but what might be influencing how they’re thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Because when you understand people better, everything gets a little easier.

Work with me

Whether supporting entrepreneurs with public speaking, analysing public figures for the media, or running body language training courses for professionals and teenagers, my focus is always the same: helping people communicate more effectively, think more critically, and understand human behaviour with greater accuracy and confidence. I can help you:

• Communicate with more authority for better relationships
• Master presentations, interviews and public speaking
• Handle difficult conversations with greater ease
• Understand other people’s behaviour and body language (and your own!)

If you’re looking for a keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, media commentator or educator, I’d be delighted to explore how we can work together. Learn more about my services here.

Based in France and working internationally both online and in person.

Book a free discovery call to discuss speaking engagements, consultancy, training or media opportunities. 

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‘Her message had a real impact.’

‘Beth’s talk was fantastic. She is very relatable and engaging and clearly knows what she’s talking about when it comes to body language and behaviour. The room was packed and everyone was listening. I’ve found myself thinking a lot about what she said since the event. Her message had a real impact.’
– Charlotte, Paris Tea Festival participant, June 2026

‘Better communication leads to better relationships, stronger leadership, greater influence and deeper understanding’