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We all know that we only have 15 seconds to make a good first impression and that first impressions count. We also know that these impressions come mostly from our body language, our voice and the way we look rather than the content and the words we say. As we continue presenting, we can shift the impressions of people and …
Congruency when presenting is very important, as it adds to your credibility, your connection and your competence as a speaker. Congruency when presenting simple means that all aspects of your communication, your message and what you are saying, line up. Your body language, gestures and nonverbal communication line up with what you are saying. Your passion and your energy are …
Your body language and non-verbal communication determines largely how people perceive you. They say that women have formed an opinion of you within 4 seconds and men have formed an opinion of you within 7 seconds. Malcolm Gladwell in his book “What The Dog Saw” reports that job interview panels form an opinion within 15 seconds of the interview. Regardless, …
Nonverbal Literacy The ability to understand, interpret and demonstrate effective body language is a skill that will enhance anyone’s presentations, training, public speaking and career in general. Body language is a form of communication, and it needs to be understood and practiced like any other form of communication. Whether in training, facilitation, keynote speaking or everyday communication, it is essential …
They say that women form a first impression and opinion with 4 seconds of meeting you and men form an opinion within 7 seconds. Malcolm Gladwell in his book “What The Dog Saw” talks about an interview pannel forming a firm impression and decision on an applicant within 15 seconds. So first impressions do count. As a speaker and trainer, …
Many speakers and presenters are not sure what to do with their hands when they are not gesturing. Sure you need to move your hands effectively and have an expansive gestural vocabulary, but what do you do when you are not gesturing, those quiet times, those times when the audience is speaking or asking questions. There are 3 recommended resting …
