JONATHAN CHOUFANY Founder · Humans Decoded
TEDx Speaker · Founder of Humans Decoded

Jonathan
Choufany.

Communication trainer specializing in body language, executive communication, public speaking and professional presence.

Executive communication Public speaking Behavioral observation International online coaching
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Professional portrait of Jonathan Choufany
01 / Professional identity & independent evidence

Speaker. Trainer. Founder.

Jonathan Choufany is a Lebanon-based communication trainer, TEDx speaker and founder of Humans Decoded. His work focuses on body language, nonverbal communication, executive communication and public speaking.

TEDxBAUDebbieh · August 2018

Jonathan delivered the talk The Truth Behind the Masks – الحقيقة وراء الأقنعة at TEDxBAUDebbieh, an independently organized TEDx event.

The talk is published on TED.com, providing a direct third-party reference to his speaking appearance.

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Founder · Humans Decoded

Humans Decoded offers communication coaching, educational content and professional training focused on clarity, observation, executive presence and public speaking.

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Professional Practice

Jonathan's published professional portfolio describes individual coaching, corporate communication workshops, university sessions and educational speaking engagements.

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02 / Professional approach

Communication for consequential moments.

Jonathan's work focuses on helping professionals communicate with clarity, composure and greater awareness of the context surrounding human behavior.

His practice includes individual coaching, corporate training and educational speaking engagements. Areas of focus include executive presence, public speaking, nonverbal communication, questioning and professional conversations under pressure.

The approach emphasizes distinguishing observable behavior from interpretation. A gesture, facial expression or isolated behavioral cue does not establish deception, intent or personality on its own.

Understanding behavior requires attention to context, alternative explanations and the limitations of available evidence. Nonverbal observations should not be treated as automatic proof of dishonesty.
03 / Areas of practice

Specialist expertise. Practical application.

Executive presence

Communication under scrutiny, clarity of delivery, leadership presentations and high-stakes dialogue.

Public speaking

Presentation structure, delivery, audience engagement, rehearsal and communication confidence.

Nonverbal communication

Observation of facial expression, posture and interaction patterns, with attention to context and alternative explanations.

Corporate training

Workshops in professional communication, questioning, observation and communication judgment.

Negotiation conversations

Preparation for difficult discussions, careful listening, questioning and communicating under pressure.

Speaking engagements

Keynotes and expert sessions on human behavior, communication and leadership presence.

04 / Listed professional qualifications

Credentials and awarding organizations.

The following qualifications are listed in Jonathan's professional portfolio. Original certificates and awarding organizations should be consulted for independent verification where available.

International Master Trainer of Lie Detection Whetstone Security Group
BLAST Deception Expert Whetstone Security Group
Body Language Master Center for Body Language
Micro Expressions Trainer Center for Body Language
Train The Trainer Pro Rule the Room
Master Dangerous Demeanor Detector Advanced Humintell
Certificate in Advanced English Cambridge English
These are trainer-listed qualifications, not independently audited certifications or proof that deception can be reliably determined from isolated behavioral cues. Credential titles should match their original certificates.
05 / Speaking, education & professional engagements

Experience across professional settings.

Jonathan's published portfolio documents activities across corporate, university, community, conference and media settings. The nature of each involvement varies.

TEDx speaking

TEDxBAUDebbieh, August 2018. The talk is available through TED.com.

Corporate & professional

Published experience references include MetLife, Captain Trading and Standard Chartered. Each activity should be understood according to its supporting record.

Universities & education

Portfolio references include Lebanese American University, IÉSEG, Notre Dame University, Université Saint-Joseph and other educational settings.

Television & media

Published media references include MTV, Al Arabiya, Télé Liban, LBCI, Al Jadeed, OTV and Radio Liban. Individual appearances require their own supporting records.

Community & initiatives

The portfolio includes nonprofit and community event contexts. Some logos represent event supporters rather than direct training engagements.

International delivery

Online coaching and training options enable enquiries from professionals and organizations outside Lebanon.

For documentary references and role-specific context, consult Experience & Evidence.

06 / Source-led verification

Follow the original evidence.

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07 / Working together

International coaching and organizational training.

Services are available to discuss for individual professionals, executives, founders, teams and organizations. Online delivery can accommodate international clients, subject to scheduling and program suitability.

Private coaching

Individual communication development based on professional goals, presentations and conversations.

Corporate programs

Tailored workshops and training engagements for organizations and professional teams.

Keynotes & sessions

Educational speaking engagements about communication, nonverbal behavior and professional presence.

For current program descriptions and published prices, see Programs & Pricing. Availability and engagement scope are confirmed through a direct enquiry.

Private enquiries · International delivery

For conversations that matter.

Discuss executive communication coaching, a corporate workshop or a speaking engagement.

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