Herman Ilgen
Login to view DISC.Herman Ilgen is a negotiator and mediator with over 35 years of experience specializing in nonverbal communication. A graduate of Leiden University, he founded the Institute for Nonverbal Strategy Analysis (INSA) and developed the INSA Method. Colleagues describe him as a keen observer who combines deep psychological insight with real-world strategy.
He is deeply motivated by a desire to foster interpersonal understanding and respect, a value instilled by his parents. This conviction drives his work, aiming to reduce judgment and miscommunication. He channels this passion into his ongoing research collaborations, particularly with the University of Amsterdam, and his writings.
Unique Fact: He conducted the worlds first scientific research on repetitive facial movements and their connection to personality, published in the journal "Cognition & Emotion" in 2021.
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