Doing the “right things” is a big question when giving a presentation:-); however, there are some things you can do to help ensure that you present with confidence. It’s all
In business it is no longer male to female, but professional to professional. This does not mean that you cannot open the door for ladies. I think that opening a
Self-Awareness is key here! We all have what I call “home base” with body language, in other words, what is natural to you. And we all have nervous habits or
Yes, there is. The rule is simple. You introduce the Junior person to the Senior person. But you say the most important person’s name first, in this case, the Senior
Whether you are doing business or socializing in our culture, (North America) the norm is what scientists call the “social” distance. This is about 4-5 feet distance between people, which
When someone arrives at the table, it is the responsibility of the host to stand and greet the guest. Be sure to say their name, have a good firm handshake
When greeting a receptionist for an interview appointment, you should state your full name first. For example, “Good morning (afternoon, evening), my name is John Smith and I have a
Nervous habits tend to surface when a person is under pressure or stressed; however, being nervous is normal. It is important to control them as much as possible. If you
If you play with your hands, or tend to play with items when you are nervous, then do not allow your hands to touch. You can gently hold your wrist
Experts themselves have different philosophies on the nuances of nonverbal communication. And although this is a very complex subject matter, let me simplify it for you so that you learn
Having your lower and upper body facing directly to an interviewer gives you a more authoritative presence. Aside from your posture the position of the chair can impact your presence.
When waiting in the reception area for a meeting you should select literature about the company, such as a brochure or an annual report. If those are not available consider
When sitting, you need to be thinking about getting-up. This is very important because when someone comes to great you, (hopefully you can see them coming) you should be able
When being introduced to others you should begin looking them in the eye, while starting to smile, begin the dialogue of introducing yourself, while reaching to shake their hands and
Actually neither of them should be your determining factor. You should sit facing where you believe where someone may be coming from to greet you. For example, if there is
Oftentimes when one feels that someone is questioning his or her knowledge or abilities he or she can get defensive without even realizing it. When one does this they are
Just because someone does not have consistent eye contact with you does not necessarily mean they are not listening or paying attention. In business meetings many are multi-tasking and are
Contrary to popular belief, having the gift of gab does not necessarily make you a good communicator. Listening is the key! When you listen, you can respond with answers that
How you say something has more meaning than what is actually said, and can even contradict the spoken words. Like lyrics to music, words without tone (music) cannot really be