Body language visual aids audience XENL 003 Communication

Body language, visual aids & audience XENL 003 Communication Skills 25. 11. 2014 Hilppa, Ilkka & Titta

Introduction Body language What is body language? Positive/negative body language Why it is useful? Visual aids What are visual aids? Why should we use them? Conclusion Videos & References

What is body language? Non-verbal communication eye contact facial expressions posture movements gestures etc. http: //commons. wikimedia. org/wiki/File: Body_Language. svg

Positive Body Language Eye contact to keep audiences' attention facial expressions should be natural and friendly The hands Lots of possibilities to emphasise to express sincerity or reflexion. Be conscious of what you do with your hands. If you are unhappy, hold notes or cards to occupy them Arm - movements back and forth to suggest flow. Open arms to include or welcome ideas.

Positive Body Language Body movement to indicate a change of focus keep audience's attention move forward to emphasize move to side to indicate a transition gesture up and down head motions are movements to indicate importance or acknowledgement Posture stand straight but relaxed (do not slouch or lean sideways) lean forward to emphasize however no hands in pockets

Negative Body Language Failing to make eye contact Do not look at your notes all the time Looking at the screen/board means your back is turned to the audience cutting contact Don't stare, or look blankly into people's eyes Avoid swaying back and forth like a pendulum Avoid leaning against walls Be aware of your nervous tics Do not fold your arms like a barrier While one hand in a pocket gives a very relaxed pose, both hands in pockets looks too casual and should be avoided

Why it is useful? It is natural and a part of communication To clarify meaning It is very visual To vent nervousness To maintain interest To emphasize http: //bass-schuler. com/christopher-carter-2/

http: //sunstone. in/campus/2014/06/communication-skillspresentation-skills-the-use-of-audio-visual-aids/

What are visual aids? Visual aids can be a very powerful tool to enhance the impact of your presentations. Words and images presented in different formats can appeal directly to your audience's imagination, adding power to your spoken words.

Visual aids Research shows that if you use visual aids you are twice as likely to achieve your objectives. http: //www. presentationmagazine. com/presentation-skills-1 use-visual-aids-7320. htm

Why should you use visual aids? 1. How we take in information during a presentation 2. Making the presentation memorable 3. Achieving your objectives http: //www. presentationmagazine. com/presentation-skills-1 -use-visualaids-7320. htm

Conclusion: Use visual aids and be natural and relaxed! http: //katzenworld. co. uk/2014/06/01/cutest-cat-body-languageguide-ever/

Videos Powerful Presentation Skills: Body Language http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=y 4 O 5 sz. Bz. IA 0 Dokumentti http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=AYWu. VUH 0 J 5 Y

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