Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Define body language.

  • Understand the benefits and purpose of interpreting body language.

  • Learn to interpret basic body language movements.

  • Recognize common mistakes when interpreting body language.

  • Understand your own body language and what you are communicating.

  • Practice your body language skills.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Communicating with Body Language

    • Communicating with Body Language
    • Learning a New Language
    • The Power of Body Language
    • More than Words
    • Actions Speak Louder than Words
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Reading Body Language

    • Reading Body Language
    • Head Position
    • Translating Gestures into Words
    • Open Vs. Closed Body Language
    • The Eyes Have It
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Body Language Mistakes

    • Body Language Mistakes
    • Poor Posture
    • Invading Personal Space
    • Quick Movements
    • Fidgeting
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Gender Differences

    • Gender Differences
    • Facial Expressions
    • Personal Distances
    • Female Body Language
    • Male Body Language
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: Nonverbal Communication

    • Nonverbal Communication
    • Common Gestures
    • The Signals You Send to Others
    • It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
    • What Your Posture Says
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: Facial Expressions

    • Facial Expressions
    • Linked with Emotion
    • Micro-Expressions
    • Facial Action Coding System (FACS)
    • Universal Facial Expressions
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Body Language in Business

    • Body Language in Business
    • Communicate with Power
    • Cultural Differences
    • Building Trust
    • Mirroring
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Lying and Body Language

    • Lying and Body Language
    • Watch Their Hands
    • Forced Smiles
    • Eye Contact
    • Changes in Posture
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Improve Your Body Language

    • Improve Your Body Language
    • Be Aware of Your Movements
    • The Power of Confidence
    • Position and Posture
    • Practice in a Mirror
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Matching Your Words to Your Movement

    • Matching Your Words to Your Movement
    • Involuntary Movements
    • Say What You Mean
    • Always Be Consistent
    • Actions Will Trump Words
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise

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