Our body speaks in so many ways. In fact, your nonverbal language may be impacting your career opportunities, client connections and even your business alliances. Let me demonstrate how your body speaks!
3. WHAT IS NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION?
• Behavior and elements of speech, aside from
words, that transmit meaning
• Nonverbal communication includes:
- pitch, tone & volume of voice
- body posture & stance
- movements & appearance
• Today we will focus on body language
4. WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE USED FOR?
• Direct Replacement of Words
• Reinforcement of Words
• Mirror Inner Emotion & Attitudes
5. COMMUNICATION IN PERSPECTIVE
Body language communicates 93% of your message!!!
0% Communication
Verbal Voice Tone Body Language
7%
38%
55%
7. BODY LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT
• Meaning in Movement
• Reject or Support Spoken
Words
• Reflect mental or emotional
condition
• Can’t be controlled as easily
as words
8. LET’S LOOK AT HOW THE BODY
SPEAKS
• Each area circled display
difference verbal
communication
• Facial
expression, posture, feet and
hands are all sending a
message here
13. WHAT IS YOUR BODY SPEAKING?
• Crossing arms – unconscious barrier
• Smile – welcomes communications
• Biting Lip - Nervousness
14. CONCLUSION
• Know that your body speaks everyday
• Your body may be conveying a message you didn’t realize
• Make sure your body language reinforce your verbal message
• Reconsider ways to enhance your communication with body
language