Posted on September-7-2016
As we’ve discussed in many of our previous blogs (like here and here), body language is not something to be overlooked, taken lightly, and certainly not ignored. Body language speaks emotion, and therefore it never lies. We are at a distinct advantage if we understand not only this, but also how we can use body language to our benefit. The flip side is when we miss body language cues or make mistakes – these small … Continue Reading
Posted on November-19-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious As the common saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” In the workplace, your body language, appearance, workspace and actions also speak thousands of words. Non-verbal communication can take so many forms, all of which are impactful on your professional success. Awareness of the many forms of non-verbal communication and how you can use them to your advantage are key in making your mark professionally – without saying a … Continue Reading
Posted on October-21-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious After a supposedly tame performance in the first presidential debate, all eyes were on President Obama to kick it up a notch. Governor Romney had to simply rinse and repeat the way he performed in the first debate. Besides the actual words that were spoken, body language in the debate was another BIG indicator in who came out with the upper hand, and according to Forbes, the winner “from a body … Continue Reading
Posted on June-26-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious If you don’t believe that body language can make or break a career you better believe it! According to a recent article published in the Chicago Tribune, “studies find body language carries 55 percent of the meaning during communication.” What this means is what you don’t say matters as much as what you do say. However, one thing I would like to point out is that the above statistic comes from Dr. Mehrabian’s research … Continue Reading
Posted on May-14-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious We all know how important body language is when appearing for an interview or communicating in the corporate world. But here’s something to think about: can you predict the outcome of a political race by looking at candidates’ body language? A recent video interview on CBS of body language expert, Don Khoury by political analyst, John Keller revealed that body language and non-verbal communication says A LOT more about politicians than … Continue Reading
Posted on May-3-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Did you know it’s not necessary to use words when communicating? Your body language at work can say a lot about you. In fact according to many leading psychologists who research the art of body language, they believe that almost 60% of all communication is done through body language – and in my many years of learning and training on the subject, and specifically on how to use the right body … Continue Reading
Posted on April-25-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious You’re prepared to answer almost any question thrown at you at your next job interview. You’re smart, confident, charismatic…but how’s your handshake? You might be thinking, why is that so important? Well, most candidates think that recruiters only care about how adeptly they answer interview questions but to be quite honest that’s only a part of the interview. The other part recruiters notice is your body language – the way you … Continue Reading
Posted on April-16-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Have you ever wanted to know how some of the world’s best communicators manage to be so persuasive? People like Tony Robbins, Richard Branson, Donald Trump, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Tony Blair, Nicolas Sarkozy, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and many others. The Simple Answer Is They Use NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION So Well It Overrides Their Words. They Communicate With Empathy, Pride and Confidence at Exactly the Right Moment and Their Behaviour Transcends What They Have … Continue Reading
Posted on March-23-2012
Bookmark this on Delicious Are you a woman leader seeing your equally skilled male counterparts climb the corporate ladder while you get left behind? Does a promotion that you’re the perfect match for always seem to elude you? Ever wonder what’s stopping you from landing a senior level management position? In many organizations (whether they voice it out or not) it is a commonly held belief that women are NOT as strategic as men, and … Continue Reading
Posted on March-15-2012
It goes without saying that most of what we say, we don’t say at all. Most of time the way we communicate is through non-verbal communication – more commonly known as body language. Body language includes the gestures you use, your posture, your tone of voice, and even your overall attitude. If you walk in well-prepared for an interview and you’re confident you can answer any questions thrown at you with ease and flair, there … Continue Reading