Professional Body Professional Body Language at WorkLanguage at Work

By: Margaret Lakra

At the end of this Session You Will Know…

• Importance of Body Language at Work• Personal spaces and social interaction zones• What your gestures say• The Do’s in Body Language• The Don'ts in Body Language

Importance of Body Language at Work

When it comes to sending the right non-verbal messages in the workplace, your body language does the talking so take simple steps to create a positive impression

Did You Know

93% of all daily communication is nonverbal

Intimate

Personal

Social

Public

Body Language Can Say a LotBody Language Can Say a Lot

“Dead Fish” Handshake

Your body language, your eyes, your energy will come through to your audience before you even start speaking.

Straight-Arm Extension Handshake

What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hand to Chin and Cheek Indifference/Boredom

Gesture

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter F. Drucker

Gesture of Interest

The body never lies. - Martha Graham

Folded Arms

The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. - Joseph Priestley

Crossing at the Knee

The time to stop talking is when the other person nods his head affirmatively, but says nothing. - Henry S. Haskins

Ankle to Ankle Leg Cross

When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on the language of the first.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Foot Tapping or Wagging

Effective communication is 20% what you know and 80% how you feel about what you know. - Jim Rohn

Hair Stroking and Head Tossing

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw

The The Do’sDo’s in Body in Body Language Language

Walk Confidently

Deliver a Firm Handshake

Sit Up Straight

Watch Your Stance

Keep Eye Contact

Smile

Keep Your Hands Out of Your Pockets

Be Mindful of Your Head Position

The The Don'tsDon'ts in Body in Body LanguageLanguage

Holding Objects in Front of Your Body 

Checking the Time or Inspecting Your Fingernails 

Stroking Your Chin While Looking at Someone 

Standing Too Close 

Looking Down While in the Presence of Others 

Faking a Smile 

Not Directly Facing the Person You’re Speaking To 

Interruptions

Crossing Your Arms 

Displaying a Sluggish Posture 

Scratching at the Backside of Your Head and Neck 

Slouching Your Shoulders 

Standing with Your Hands Crossed Over Your Genitals 

Smiling Excessively

Being Emotionally Over-Expressive

Nodding Too Much.

Having a Delicate Handshake

Staring

Slouching at Your Desk or in a Meeting

Exaggerated Gestures

Thank You