Body Language For Professionals

Introduction:

As professionals, there is no secret that we prefer to do business with those whom we LIKE (period)! The challenge is for us to be flexible enough to accept our colleagues, clients, superiors, sub-ordinates for what they are – reading them like a book, so that we are able to “speak their language”, connect, synchronize and communicate win-win with them!

Objectives:

  • To Arm Participants With The Awareness Of Projecting A Positive, Professional and Approachable Demeanour.
  • To Read The Body Language Of Prospects And Clients,Interpret Them, Reciprocate The Positives And Control The Negatives, Leading To A Win-Win Outcome.

Seminar Outline: (1 Day)

  • What Is Body Language?
    - Body Language Defined
  • Observing Open Vs Close Body Language.
  • Defining The 3Vs Of Communication.
  • Reading Congruence – Sincerity & Trustworthiness.
  • Interpreting Body Language Clusters.
  • Is It Possible To Fake One’s Body Language?
  • The Art Of Connecting With People – “Heart To Heart” And “Eye To Eye”.
  • Listening To Your “Gut Feel”.
  • Realising The Impact Of The “Mirroring Technique”.
  • Control With The “Synchronizing Technique”.
  • What Is Proxemics?
    - Proxemics Defined
  • Touching – What Is Appropriate/Inappropriate.
  • Identifying Sensory Preferences
    - The Auditory, Visual And Kinesthetic Communicator
  • Body Language Differences Between Men And Women

Training Methodology:

  • A Very Hands-On Approach
  • Role-Plays
  • Illustrations
  • Audience Members Would Be Read “As They Are” For Full Impact And Effectiveness In Training.

Duration:

1 Day
 

Body Language Female Magazine Article

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The 3Vs of Effective Communication
Ten Tips for Successful Public Speaking
Tongue Twisters