GESTURES: YOUR BODY SPEAKS

BY: CLAIRE SHERRINGTON

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WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY .....

Why? 5 ways to makes your body speak Your speaking posture How to ..

Gestures Body movement Facial expressions Eye contact First impressions

Conclusion

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WHY GESTURES?The principle of empathy

Why physical action helps:1. Messages Are more memorable. 2. Punctuation adds meaning.3. Nervous tension is channelled.

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Gestures and body movements can help you harness your nervous energy and make it work for you instead

of against you.

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VERBAL AND VISUAL RECALL

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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BODY SPEAK

1. Eliminate distracting mannerisms

2. Be natural, spontaneous, and conversational.

3. Let your body mirror your feelings.

4. Build Self-confidence through preparation.

5. Use your club as a learning laboratory.

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WHAT MAKES GOOD SPEAKING POSTURE G

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GESTURES

“A gesture is a specific bodily movement that reinforces a verbal message or conveys a particular thought or emotion. “

Why ? Supporting your words Dramatizing your ideas Emphasis Visual aids Stimulate audience participation High visible

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BODY MOVEMENT

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Body movement can support and reinforce what you say Audience’s attentions

Using up nervous energy

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FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

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Meaning behind the message

Your attitudes, feelings and emotions

You try ….

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EYE CONTACT

Why is eye contact essential?

Use your eyes more effectively … 1. Know your material.2. Establish a bond.3. Monitor visual feedback

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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Your appearance

Before you speak

The first minute

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IN CONCLUSION

Your entire body as an instrument of speech Be prepared Gestures can add empathy, interest and fun

to the presentation Try variety Use them; but use them well

Practice !

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