Research studies indicate that over 55% of what’s being communicated in face to face situations is not verbal, but rather visual. People put more weight on what you are saying “non-verbally” than the words you are actually speaking.

To be an effective communicator, you must not only strive to be articulate, but also aware and in control of your body language. Learning to align what you say verbally and non-verbally will help you to become a master communicator, rapport builder and influencer

Program Title: Your Body Language Doesn’t Lie: increase awareness of your non-verbal communication in order to produce more positive business outcomes

Key Takeaways and Benefits:

1. How the 7%-38%-55% Rule impacts your communication when meeting face to face with other people;
2. Who to read other people’s non-verbal language more accurately and how culture can change its meaning;
3. What your body language is saying to others and simple ways you can adjust it to more effectively project what you intend;
4. Why your handshake and your posture are vital to creating a strong first and last impression. Learn to avoid the 8 world’s worst handshakes;
5. How to mirror/match other people’s body language in order to build rapid rapport with them;
6. Introduction to the NLP Communication Model and why developing a physiology of excellence will help you achieve your career and business goals;
7. Common body language mishaps and how to correct for them;
8. Fundamentals of posture and why you should pay attention to how you sit and how you stand;
9. Learn to confidently use your hands as an effective communication tool

Ideal Participant /Audience Profile:

• Professionals  of any disciplines who interact with other people in face-to-face situations;
• Sales and marketing professionals, executives and business owners who are responsible for presenting ideas and proposals to management and customers;
• Career-focused professionals who want to development themselves professionally and personally and expand their communication skills and influence.

About the facilitator: Kathy McAfee is a professional speaker, executive presentation trainer and leadership coach. Her mission is to inspire motivated business leaders and professionals of all disciplines to use more of their energy and influence to create positive changes in the world. Her energetic speaking style and unique ability to engage and motivate her audience to action has earned her the reputation as “America’s Marketing Motivator.” She has expertise in high engagement presentations and effective networking and teaches her clients to project more of their talent, power and influence when they present themselves and their ideas to others. Learn more at www.MotivatedSpeaker.com or contact Kathy McAfee at (860) 408-0033.