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Make Body Language Your Superpower

Body language, both the speaker's and the audience's, is a powerful form of communication that is difficult to master, especially if the speaker is nervous.

Matt LevyhostColin BailiehostJeong Joon HahostJennifer Rosenfeldhost

May 14, 201413mWatch on YouTube

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EPISODE INFO

Released: May 14, 2014
Duration: 13m
Channel: Stanford Graduate School of Business
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Body language, both the speaker's and the audience's, is a powerful form of communication that is difficult to master, especially if the speaker is nervous. This video will teach you how to use your body language effectively, read the audience's body language and what to do when they look bored or disconnected. Use these tools to enhance your nonverbal communication abilities and better connect with your audiences. Presented by Stanford graduate students Matt Levy, Colin Bailie, Jeong Joon Ha, and Jennifer Rosenfeld. Created as an exemplary final project in Lecturer JD Schramm's Strategic Communication course. Learn more about communication techniques and best practices on "Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast." https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast

SPEAKERS

Matt Levy
host
Presenter/instructor (Stanford Graduate School of Business) on communication and presentation skills.
Colin Bailie
host
Presenter/instructor (Stanford Graduate School of Business) focused on executive communication and presentation delivery.
Jeong Joon Ha
host
Presenter/instructor (Stanford Graduate School of Business) teaching communication techniques and body-language/gesture use.
Jennifer Rosenfeld
host
Presenter/instructor (Stanford Graduate School of Business) on audience engagement and presentation communication.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Stanford Graduate School of Business, featuring Matt Levy and Colin Bailie, Make Body Language Your Superpower explores Use posture, gestures, and audience reading to supercharge presentations The speakers argue that body language can either amplify a presentation’s message or distract from it if nervous movement takes over.

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