Body Language for Leaders (2019)
39mGeneral2019-08-26
Authors

Carol Kinsey Goman
Carol Kinsey Goman is an international speaker, specializing in the impact of body language on leadership.
Course details
Research shows that when your verbal and nonverbal signals are out of alignment, people are forced to choose between what they hear and what they see. And subconsciously, they'll believe your body language. In this course, workplace body-language expert Carol Kinsey Goman, PhD, reveals how body language is perceived and often misread, and shares tips for making a positive first impression within the first few seconds of any interaction. She also discusses the role of body language in cross-cultural communication, delves into the importance of body language for leaders, and shows how you can establish leadership presence. Finally, she provides simple and effective tips on communicating with gestures and stance.
Learning objectives
Assess how your body language signals are perceived.
Discover how to align your body language with your words.
Determine how to make a positive first impression.
Identify how to convey confidence.
Evaluate your vocal tone.
Learning objectives
Assess how your body language signals are perceived.
Discover how to align your body language with your words.
Determine how to make a positive first impression.
Identify how to convey confidence.
Evaluate your vocal tone.
Skills covered
CommunicationProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Body language in your role as a leader
How People Read Your Body Language
- How body language is read
- Cross-cultural body language
- Body language that matches your words
Making a Positive First Impression
- Making a positive first impression
- Ten key elements of shaking hands
How Leaders Are Evaluated
- Establishing a leadership presence
- Conveying warmth and empathy
- Conveying confidence
Vocal Delivery
- Evaluating your vocal tone
Gestures and Stance
- Communicating with your hands
- Communicating with your feet
- Understanding the use of space
Conclusion
- Wrapping up