JONATHAN CHOUFANY / HUMANS DECODED

Experience / Recognition / Evidence

Credibility earned in rooms where communication matters.

From university classrooms and professional workshops to leadership initiatives and international learning networks, my work is grounded in practical training and real-world communication challenges.

01 / In practice

Training, teaching and speaking.

Selected photographs from professional engagements. Each image is presented as a record of participation or delivery—not as a claim of institutional endorsement.

Nonverbal communication in the classroom

University training

Nonverbal communication in the classroom

A body-language training session at Notre Dame University.

Training at Antonine University

University training

Training at Antonine University

A professional training engagement with participants in a university setting.

Training at Lebanese International University

University training

Training at Lebanese International University

Practical communication and group learning.

Speaking to professional audiences

Public speaking

Speaking to professional audiences

Conference and career-oriented public-speaking engagement.

On-stage communication

Professional event

On-stage communication

An example of public-speaking and audience engagement.

Broadcast conversation

Media

Broadcast conversation

A radio-studio interview setting.

Learning through practice

Workshop delivery

Learning through practice

A group-based training and workshop setting.

Participants and professional learning

Training community

Participants and professional learning

Group photograph from a professional learning engagement.

Youth leadership training

Leadership development

Youth leadership training

Facilitating a leadership-focused session.

02 / Recognition

Recognition with the evidence visible.

These photographs document awards and appreciation received during professional activities. The captions identify only what can reasonably be supported by the visible plaques.

Lebanese International University — The Bridge II

May 10, 2024 · LIU

Lebanese International University — The Bridge II

Recognition for a valuable contribution to “The Bridge II” at the LIU School of Business, Bekaa Campus.

Business Forum recognition

December 2019 · LIU

Business Forum recognition

A photographed recognition plaque associated with a business forum at Lebanese International University.

Appreciation for training contribution

September 2024 · LDN

Appreciation for training contribution

A photographed certificate-style plaque expressing appreciation for contributions to training and professional development.

Photographs are records of individual recognitions; they are not evidence of university accreditation of Humans Decoded courses.

03 / International perspective

Connected to wider conversations.

Jonathan Choufany at an international dialogue event with Lebanese and European flags visible

International dialogue

MasterPeace & Living Together

The Lebanese Development Network identifies Jonathan Choufany among the trainers in its MasterPeace “Living Together” capacity-building program. The program focused on dialogue, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

Read the LDN record ↗

TOP Transnational Orienta Express Platform, Erasmus Plus project 2021 to 2023, partner countries Italy, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Bulgaria and LebanonOfficial project information ↗

Cross-border professional context

European & Mediterranean learning initiatives

LDN participated in the Erasmus+ Transnational Orienta Express Platform consortium alongside organizations in Italy, Austria, Spain, Ireland and Bulgaria. This is background on the professional network, not a claim that Jonathan personally managed or received funding from the project.

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Professional record: LDN independently lists Jonathan Choufany as a trainer and describes his work in body language and nonverbal communication. The available project pages establish the programs and partnerships, but not every individual participant’s role. View the published trainer profile ↗

04 / Why it matters

What this experience means for your coaching.

Practice over theory

Structured speaking exercises, rehearsal, and feedback rather than promises of instant transformation.

Adaptation to context

Examples tailored to leadership, presentations, stakeholder meetings and difficult conversations.

Measured progress

Assessing communication skills through observable performance in exercises, without guaranteeing external outcomes.

Experience · Media · Feedback

A record of communication in action.

Selected speaking engagements, training photographs, media appearances and attributed feedback. Explore the source material behind the work.

Selected appearances & engagements

TEDx BAU Debbieh
SpeakingTEDx BAU Debbieh
MTV television appearance
MediaMTV television appearance
Al Arabiya television appearance
MediaAl Arabiya television appearance
Corporate training session
CorporateCorporate training session
Lebanese International University training
AcademicLebanese International University training
Lebanese International University event
AcademicLebanese International University event
Leadership training workshop
TrainingLeadership training workshop
MYSEA project statement
TestimonialMYSEA project statement
MYSEA effective communication program
TrainingMYSEA effective communication program
Body Language for Career Success — LIU
AcademicBody Language for Career Success — LIU
USJ workshop announcement
AcademicUSJ workshop announcement
Body Language & Advertising
AcademicBody Language & Advertising
USEK engineering webinar
AcademicUSEK engineering webinar
Workshop session
TrainingWorkshop session
IÉSEG School of Management Paris online lecture
University lectureIÉSEG School of Management — Paris · Online lecture
Standard Chartered Bank Dubai branch online training
Corporate trainingStandard Chartered Bank — Dubai · Online training
Virtual presentation
TrainingVirtual presentation
Presentation skills training
TrainingPresentation skills training
Training center workshop
TrainingTraining center workshop

What participants and collaborators have said

“A fantastic presentation from Jonathan Choufany started the meeting. It was highly engaging and got us all thinking about our body language and that of the people we encounter.”
— Sharon Slade · Original LinkedIn post
“I had an AMAZING one-on-one with Body Language and Micro-Expression Expert, Jonathan Choufany, this afternoon!”
— Lisa Cassenti · Original LinkedIn post
“The UAE D&I Network of Standard Chartered Bank were joined by Jonathan Choufany ... for a 2 part session on Decoding Humans for Workplace Success.”
— Claire Dargue · Original LinkedIn post
“The engagement of the attendees and the visual representations.”
— Université Antonine webinar attendee · Original LinkedIn post
“The topic was really interesting and I think it could’ve been longer.”
— Université Antonine webinar attendee · Original LinkedIn post

Further source posts & event records

Original posts are linked below. Their content has not been independently verified or relabeled as endorsements.

Photographs and event posters document participation and appearances; they do not imply institutional endorsement. Participant feedback reflects individual experiences, not guaranteed results. Verify permission before publishing identifiable attendees or private workshop images.