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What if the most critical data in your next client meeting isn't what's being said, but what their feet are revealing? Have you been missing critical cues?

Yann Schipfer has lived multiple lifetimes most of us can't fathom. At 17, he joined the French paratroopers. From there, he moved into elite law enforcement with the riot police and the French Foreign Legion (one of the world's most elite military units), before working undercover as a detective in operations so intense they became the subject of a feature film. He's trained presidential guards in Africa, worked with the U.S. Department of Defence in high-stakes environments where trust and communication meant everything, and relocated to Australia without speaking a word of English. After rebuilding his life and working in high-security correctional facilities, he transitioned into psychotherapy, where he now specialises in body language and non-verbal communication for sales professionals and commercial settings.

So what does this have to do with revenue leadership? Everything.

In this episode of the REV UP Rebellion, Abbie sits down with Yann to unpack lessons in discipline, composure, and reading people that most leaders never learn, from micro-expressions and hidden cues to why feet reveal more than faces.

This is a must-listen for revenue teams navigating high-pressure situations, complex stakeholder conversations, or anyone who wants to decode what's really happening in the room.

In this episode:

The hidden ”data” you're missing in every client meeting (hint: it's not just about what’s said out loud)
The surprising power of micro-expressions, pacifiers, and what feet reveal about engagement
How to spot high-pressure cues in virtual meetings when you can't see the full picture
Lessons in discipline and operational excellence straight from riot control to boardrooms

If you're ready to rethink how you handle pressure, see the cues you've been missing, and perform at the highest level, this conversation is for you.

(00:00:00) – Introducing Yann Schipfer: From Paratrooper to Psychotherapist

(00:01:58) – The Science (and Power) of Micro-Expressions

(00:07:24) – How to Cope with Negative Cues through “Pacifiers”

(00:08:53) – How to Start Reading the “Real” Data in Meetings

(00:10:44) – Why Body Language Trumps Words in Business (and Life)

(00:12:35) – Where to Begin: Building Your Own Observation Skills

(00:18:37) – Are Virtual Meetings Giving You Enough Nonverbal Data?

(00:19:55) – What Your Client’s Feet Are Telling You About Engagement

(00:26:30) – Operational Excellence: Discipline, Focus & Learning

(00:29:06) – How to Connect With Yann & Learn More About Body Language

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