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Body language for compelling presentations

Body language for compelling presentations

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Body language for compelling presentations

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- A few years ago, a group of executives were at a competitive event. Each was to present a business plan to be evaluated by the rest of the group. The contestants rehearsed their presentations, but on the day of the event, each was surprised by getting a digital sensor that would record only non-verbal signals, things like tone of voice, physical activity, and even the number of smiles and nods exchanged between presenter and the audience. At the end of the event, with no information about what had been said, the sensors were almost 90% accurate in predicting which plans were chosen. The body language that convinced this group was the same set of signals that predict your success when making a presentation. Here are three body language tips for compelling presentations. Number one, manage your stress level. Some nervous energy is a good thing. It's what makes your remarks lively and interesting, but too much stress…

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