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How to Use Powerful Body Language When Presenting
More Intentional Movements Create More Impactful Presentations
When we present in public, we’re often struck by a mix of nerves and excitement. You can’t even tell the butterflies in your stomach apart — which are the happy, energised ones and which ones are telling you to run away right now before you make a big mistake.
(The fight or flight response is strong with this one…)
A large chunk of people who read my content online have seen me present in person. When it’s part of your job, unfortunately, the butterflies aren’t quite as thrilling before you step up to present. It’s often a little more ritualised, calmer.
But they never quite go away, and that’s important. Butterflies mean you’re doing something important, so you always want a touch of nerves, like the dash of salt that makes a meal.
There’s a lot of nuance to public speaking. And while most of us get caught up in our words, our tone, our pauses and points of emphasis — all essential elements — one part of public speaking that is simultaneously impactful and oft-neglected is our body language.
When you’re presenting, the aim is to engage with others. And, as we know, communication is hardly limited to the words we use. Body…
