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Session3-Body Language

The document provides an agenda and information about improving communication and presentation skills. The agenda has two parts: the first focuses on body language techniques like posture, gestures, and eye contact presented by different groups, and the second is a lecture discussing points from the group presentations. The document then discusses effective body language, including avoiding distracting positions and gestures, maintaining eye contact, using voice effectively by preparing and relaxing, knowing the audience, focusing on the message, and visualizing success. It concludes with barriers to nonverbal communication.

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Session3-Body Language

The document provides an agenda and information about improving communication and presentation skills. The agenda has two parts: the first focuses on body language techniques like posture, gestures, and eye contact presented by different groups, and the second is a lecture discussing points from the group presentations. The document then discusses effective body language, including avoiding distracting positions and gestures, maintaining eye contact, using voice effectively by preparing and relaxing, knowing the audience, focusing on the message, and visualizing success. It concludes with barriers to nonverbal communication.

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Communication and

Presentation Skills

Session #3
Agenda
Part 1:
o Group 1 Body position & movement 15 mins.
o Group 2 Hand and arm gestures 15 mins.
o Group 3 Eye contact and facial expression15
mins.

Part 2:
o Lecturer will make comments on some
points that have been discussed in the
group presentations.
You cannot not“
”communicate
Things you need to know about body
language

Distracting positions
Hand and arm gestures
Effective non verbal style
Body Position and movement
How to stand when giving a presentation
Effective formal positions
Environmental factors
Avoid these Positions & Gestures
Distracting positions Distracting gestures

”Informal “hip sit* The commander*


Problematic foot* The chilly presenter*
replacement The gun-shot victim*
Leaning troubles* The armless presenter*
The pocket jingler*
Moving mistakes*
The clutcher*
The slapper*
The exposed presenter*
Eye Contact
Is eye contact really important?

• Involves your audience

• Shows confidence
How to maintain an effective eye contact in
?these situations

What should I do If I make eye contact with one


of the audience who quickly looks away?

What should I do If I’m giving a presentation to a


large group of people?
!!! Voice
! Have you experienced this before
• Dry throat and coughing
• Nervous swallowing
• Hesitant speech

• Shaky, nervous, thin sound


• Poor projection
• Repeated Err’s and Um’s

• Overloud, ‘harsh’ tone


• Speaking too fast and stumbling
“Stress compromises your ability to communicate”

 Prepare Well
 “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”
 Rehearse well
 Learn to Relax
 Breathing exercises
 Relax your facial muscles
 Check out the Room
 Familiarize your self with the room
 Practice using equipment
 Know your Audience
 Greet your audience

 Concentrate on the Message


 Focus on the message and Audience

 Visualize Success
 Yourself and the Audience
“
Nonverbal“
”Communication Barriers
• 1. Flashing or rolling eyes
• 2. Quick or slow movements
• 3. Arms crossed, legs crossed
• 4. Gestures made with exasperation
• 5. Slouching
• 6. Poor personal care
• 7. Doodling
• 8. Staring at people or avoiding eye contact
• 9. Excessive fidgeting with materials
!Let’s wrap this up
?Any questions

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