The Face of the Deal: Using Non-Verbal Cues to Your Advantage

Event Details

When:

April 3, 2025 4 PM - 7 PM CDT

Where:

Location Address

444 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

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Overview

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What if you could instantly understand what someone is truly thinking—whether you're negotiating a deal, collaborating with a colleague, or navigating a tough conversation?

Join ACG Chicago for an engaging session with Annie Särnblad, world-renowned expert in reading facial expressions, as she teaches you how to read microexpressions—universal, subconscious signals that reveal emotions across all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.

By understanding what others are feeling in the moment, you'll learn how to recognize key emotional cues and respond effectively—whether to pivot, stay the course, or close the deal.

Then, put your new skills to the test at the Spring Chapter Social—where top M&A professionals come together for great conversation and new connections. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and the chance to sharpen your ability to read the room while mingling with dealmakers and industry leaders.

As an added bonus, all attendees will receive a copy of Annie's book, The Facial Expressions Glossary!

444 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60606

Program & Social: Hosted in the Offices of DLA Piper, Floor 9

Speakers

Annie Sarnblad

Annie Särnblad is a world-renowned expert in reading facial expressions, esteemed strategic advisor, author, and speaker. Annie trains her clients to improve outcomes in high-stakes negotiations and helps CEOs to navigate their most complex relationships. In addition, Annie works with high-profile families to reduce kidnapping risks by teaching children and adults how to recognize predatory behavior.

She developed her own easy-to-absorb teaching techniques for universal facial expressions based on the knowledge she accumulated living in nine countries and studying eight languages through immersion. She is also certified in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS).

Annie has a Masters in Cultural Anthropology and built her career in Asia and Europe as an advisor to Fortune 500s, startups, and family offices. She has taught workshops for 5,000+ CEOs and MDs all over the globe and has spoken at Tiger 21 Global Exchange and twice at the world’s largest CEO conference, YPO Edge.

Annie has written three books: Diary of a Human Lie Detector, The Facial Expressions Glossary, and Annie and the Secret Language of Faces. Clients include Museum of Science in Boston, Harvard, Stanford, AllianceBernstein, JP Morgan, YPO, Tiger 21, and London School of Business. She’s been featured by NBC, CBS, CNBC, 92NY, Reader’s Digest, and Success Magazine.

Annie’s teaching methods involve interactive, playful elements, which work well for busy professionals who often have short attention spans and limited time. Her well-loved sessions offer fun, laughter, and instant takeaways. The powerful skills she teaches change lives and wow audiences every time.

Hosted by: ACG

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Chicago