Introducing yourself as a facial profiler is a sure-fire way to spark interest in you and your work.
That certainly has been the experience of Sylvia Marina, a facial profiler and keynote speaker with a background in naturopathy and kinesiology. Luckily for Ms Marina she is very interested in other people and what they do.
She says that the art of face reading (physiognomy) has been used throughout history, originally by the Greeks, and today, among other things, in areas such as jury selection in the US.
“Your face tells not only your genetic story, but how well you deal with stress – when people are stressed, their faces twist in certain ways,” Ms Marina said.
“The face is very important to a thinking style, and reflects its owner’s personal history, mental attitudes, character traits, intimacy requirements, work ethic, personal preferences and much more.
“We are obviously the composition of our parents’ DNA, and that DNA story reveals our history.
“You can tell if there is harmony in a person’s home, work and social life by their face.”
Ms Marina said her fascination with faces stemmed from writing a thesis on how health was pictured on a person’s face, and developed to analysing human behaviours.
She admits her skills are often met with scepticism, but said that ultimately her analyses are correct enough to win people over.
“My clients come from all sorts of different backgrounds, including a lot of corporate groups,” Ms Marina told WA Business News.
“It is just another way to look at yourself and the way teams are structured – people utilise body language analysis, astrology, psychology and numerology, and face reading is just another tool for self development.
“People who are self aware and understand that personal development comes ahead of professional advancement will get the most out of it.”
Ultimately, if people don’t believe what is being said, Ms Marina said it was a useful tool to get people to look at themselves and ask if they are alright.
“If you put people in the right place, you will get a better return on your investment in them,” she said.
For those who remain undecided about where to cast your vote in this weekend’s state election, Sylvia Marina analyses the faces of the Labor and Liberal leaders for WA Business News.
GEOFF GALLOP
Shape of face: A strong people orientation. Excels at planning and group activities.
Forehead, eyebrows, eyes, ears: Has a natural assurance, mentally alert, full of thoughts and ideas, a powerful intellect.
He gathers information carefully, his approach is ‘do it right’. Prefers to work in a team. Music and art provide mental and emotional relaxation.
Nose, mouth, chin, jaw: He has a natural assurance, with good analytical abilities.
By nature he is a conservative communicator, desiring to gather facts rather than wasting words on hypotheticals.
In personal relationships he is solid and dependable with deep values in family and community.
COLIN BARNETT
Shape of face: Natural self-confidence with great strength and power.
He is not easily intimidated and does not fear a challenge.
Forehead, eyebrows, eyes, ears: He has high ideals and an inborn approach to creating and fulfilling the big picture.
Gathers information quickly – approach is to ‘do it now’. Curious mind, mentally drawn to many different topics. Accomplishes goals by sheer determination.
Nose, mouth, chin, jaw: Has a need to control his environment. Willing to take risks – given a choice to stay with what he knows or take a chance, he will take the chance. By nature he is a reserved communicator, preferring to leave the finer details to others.