5 Ways for Making Your Body Language Work for You

Want more people to be captivated by what you say? Want more respect? Want to be memorable? By tweaking your body language, your ability to persuade will radically increase.?

To alter your body language, you must understand what you’re currently doing with your body.?If possible, set up a video camera and record yourself interacting with others. What you see might shock you.

Enhance your body language and your communication skills with these tips...

1. Make yourself big.?Whether you’re sitting or standing, don’t be afraid to take up a little space. Spread your arms and legs slightly. Insecure people tend to do the opposite and attempt to appear small.?Show that you’re confident enough to claim the space around you without apology.
2. Establish good eye contact.?This can be tricky. Too much eye contact is creepy. Too little comes off as weak. Strive for 75% eye contact. When you look away from the other person’s eyes, avoid appearing distracted.
3. Mirror the other person.?Within reason, mirror the other person’s stance and mannerisms. If you do it too precisely, they’ll think you’re crazy. Keep it mild, but adopt a similar style. Mirroring is a common Neuro-Linguistic Programming technique. You can find plenty of additional info online.
4. Provide feedback while others are speaking.?This means nod, say “mmhmmm”, or provide other feedback on occasion. It lets the other person know that you’re fully engaged and paying attention. Avoid overdoing it. Remember that you’re supposed to be listening.
5. Keep your hands away from your face.?It’s distracting when someone touches their face during a conversation.

It’s not challenging to change your body language. However, it can take time for the changes to appear natural to others.?Your body language is largely habitual.?It won’t change by itself. Adopt a new technique each week and practice each day. In just a few weeks, you’ll notice that people are treating you differently.

A lot of communication is non-verbal. Ensure that you’re communicating with maximum effect!?

*Matt Zaun is an award-winning speaker and storyteller who empowers organizations to attract more clients through the art of strategic storytelling. Matt’s past engagements have catalyzed radical sales increases for over 250 organizations that range from financial institutions to the health and wellness industry.?

Matt shares his expertise in persuasion with executives, sales professionals, and entrepreneurs, who he coaches on the art of influence and how to leverage this for profits and impact.?

For more info, check out his video |?https://youtu.be/pflQtzgP7X