2. Why is body language important in business ? HumanS can
produce over 1 million body languages
Ittakes7secondtojudgeapersonontheFirstmeeting SIGNs 700K Facial
expression 250K Hand gestures 5K Postures 1K 80% of what remember
is from sight and speech 55% of our communication is done through
body language 82% of the wORLD is perceived through our eyes
3. 6 universal visual signals
4. proxemics Theories of mans use of space you < 46cm
Intimate 46cm 1,2m Personal 1,2m 2,4m social 2,4m + PUBLIC
5. HOW to use body language Meeting a potential client Goal :
establish trust Mirror the clients behaviour Dont back away when
the client is speaking Stay close but not too close Be open to your
new friend 7 secs
6. Move towards the audience on important points Avoid looking
at the screen Focus on the audience HOW to use body language
Presenting during a pitch Goal : coordinating body language and
content 7 secs
7. Move towards them Face in the same direction Nod when they
are speaking Smile and stay positive HOW to use body language
Encourage people to speak up Goal : get people to participate 7
secs
8. Keep your head held high Open your shoulders Dont slump Lean
forward when talking HOW to use body language Lead a team Goal : TO
dominate WITHOUT being aggressive 7 secs Lean back when
listening
9. Raise eyebrows slightly to show acceptance Smile and nod
Touch the person appropriately in a non-threatening way HOW to use
body language Goal : state opposing point of view 7 secs Disagree
without making enemies
10. Pay attention Make eye contact Smile, nod, dont flirt Find
common interest HOW to use body language Goal : be professional,
polite and personal 7 secs Socialize with client
11. Lean in to interviewer when you are speaking Mirror the
interviewer phYsically Stay open, dont be defensive HOW to use body
language Goal : establish trust and friendliness 7 secs Nailing THE
interview
12. Spread your armSabout a foot beyond your waist Keep your
palms facing down LISTEN AND REFLECT EMOTIONS HOW to use body
language Goal : showing understanding 7 secs Dealing withANangry
colleague
13. Mirror HIS/HER behaviour, WITH YOURbodylanguage Sit or
stand still, except to nod Focus oNyour boss Keep your body and
face pointed TOWARDS your boss HOW to use body language Goal :
build agreement 7 secs Asking FOR A raise
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