What role does body language play in effective public speaking?

Definitely… it greatly empowers ideas and emphasizes good transferring media towards audience However.. the reverse may be true .. as it may give false imprecise discrepancies between what’s spoken and what’s reflected by body position and movement..

Your body language has to match your subject matter as well. Stance can be rigid in a more formal setting but may be totally inappropriate when e.g. telling jokes to an audience or when engaging children in a storytelling session.

In my experience as an education professional and customer service representative, I've learned that body language plays a crucial role in effective public speaking. Gestures, posture, and facial expressions amplify the meaning of words. Maintaining a confident posture establishes authority, clear gestures maintain attention, and positive expressions create a welcoming atmosphere.

Subir al escenario con la cabeza en alto, espalda recta y mirando al frente, con las manos abiertas mostrando la binvenid a tu público, hará que las personas te presten más atención que si entras cabizbajo. Además tu cuerpo con esa postura manda mensajes de poder a tu cerebro, que hacen que desde ese momento nada pueda salir mal.

El lenguaje corporal es vital en el arte de hablar en público, transmitiendo más del 55% del mensaje. Este aspecto no verbal puede fortalecer o debilitar el impacto del discurso. Un buen manejo del lenguaje corporal ayuda a conectar con la audiencia, expresar emociones, resaltar ideas clave, mantener el interés y demostrar confianza y credibilidad. Dentro de sus aspectos importantes se incluyen la postura erguida, el contacto visual con la audiencia, movimientos naturales, expresión facial amable y sonriente. Para mejorar, práctica frente a un espejo, grábate en vídeo, solicita feedback y considera tomar un curso de oratoria.

Es esencial, los gestos han de estar en consonancia con tus palabras. Si no es así, ten en cuenta que prima el lenguaje corporal por encima de todo. Esto es muy importante a la hora de resultar convincente con nuestro discurso.

Todo tu cuerpo comunica, por eso nunca te escondas detrás de un atril. Siempre que puedas comunica de pie, en vez de sentado. Adopta una postura de poder, que transmita confianza y gesticula adecuadamente. Todo se puede entrenar. Y gesticular bien, con los gestos adecuados, sin exagerar, te ayudará a reforzar tu mensaje. Algunos formadores en oratoria insisten en que sonrías todo el rato. ?Os habéis fijado en algún ponente hablando de una muerte u otra circunstancia trágica mientras sonríen? Parecen psicópatas. Así que ojo con donde te formas. Te recomiendo el libro “Escuela de Conferenciantes” para conocer los mejores típs de los grandes speakers.

Más del 55% de nuestra comunicación es no verbal, por tanto, es fundamental conocer nuestra gestualidad, nuestros puntos fuertes y débiles, y trabajarla para que sea coherente con lo que dicen nuestras palabras.

Movimientos naturales, no correr de un lado para otro en el escenario pero si moverte sutilmente para llegar a todo el mundo. Usar tus brazos y tus manos para dirigirte al público, hacer preguntas y levantar la mano, hace que desarrolles más cercanía con tu público. Definitivamente los gestos van a decir mucho de tí y pueden jugar a tu favor o en tu contra.

Gestures are facilitators of verbal expression, and they can add a layer of meaning and expression, show your commitment to getting the message across, and make it easier for your audience to follow along. One example is (talking with your hands) and the key to it in a presentation is to use gestures for a reason, To know what you’re trying to say, Because with gestures—just as with talking—no one appreciates someone who’s babbling on nonstop, and the steps to do this effectively is: 1- Find a comfortable resting spot for your hands. 2- Use your gestures to create pictures 3- Monitor quantity, timing, and patterns. 4- Keep hands quiet when not being used for a purpose.

It would be wise not to scare someone away, in the name of eye contact. Let the people feel confident to maintain the eye contact.

The power of the gaze can easily save or ruin a presentation. Making eye contact send two clear messages: 1: You're confident and know your set. 2: You're respectful of your audience and include them in your presentation instead of speaking to a void.

Most of us have probably heard the phrase, “fake it until you make it.” When it comes to body posture and public speaking, this phrase rings true. The body plays an important role in how a person perceives and responds to their environment. This interactive process triggers neural pathways in the brain to activate in response to what a person is perceiving. Smiling, for example, releases endorphins that can change a person’s mood. Additionally, standing proud can lower cortisol levels and boost feelings of confidence. So if you’re afraid of public speaking or anxious on stage, allow your body posture to fake it until you make it!

Don't hide, be seen! Please stay relaxed, natural and make use of your body, thinking, listening, paying attention, laughing and smiling with your audience.

Yo juego mucho con los silencios, no es algo premeditado, siempre he hablado con mucha calma y despacio, pensando bien mi próxima frase. Es algo que me sale natural, no es premeditado.

One should discover for oneself the effect of the pitch, intonation, pause on the way one's message is perceived. Any style can be adopted that is the best suited to the intent, is appropriate and practical, and preserves the "me"ness of the speaker. Intent created through words or structure already, can be embellished by varying inflection, cadence, pause. The placement and duration of these elements can make the rendition of words more lively. Discover through variation during practice. Cultivate fearlessness for discovery. Extend the comfort in such cultivation to embodying your intent and having it flow to your voice.

Let's save the day or put everyone to sleep! Your voice is your tool to make a 2 hours presentation feels like a 5 minutes one and 5 minutes one feels like a 2 hours boring condemnation.

1. Wear what you feel most comfortable in. It can be simple and yet decent. 2. Include humor but don't go extreme which may hurt someone. Its a skill to be humorous and get on with it 3. let your body, your whole self model and communicate that you are one of them. Medium is the message! Eliminate the boundaries between you and your audience, and be approachable.