From the course: How to Own a Room
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It's all in the body language
- Studies have found that nonverbal cues have over four times the impact on first impressions than what you say. So often, it's all about what you don't say. Your body language alone can let others know you're somebody that is worthy of attention and respect. Owning a room is not just about saying the most or the best words. When making a solid connection with an audience, the presence you project through non-verbal body language is actually more powerful than anything else that's happening. Presence has to do with emotions that are shared and reflected. Your presence either draws people into you or pushes them away. I want you to focus on a few key tactics that you can use to demonstrate a strong, confident presence. A quick, effective thing you can do is a quick body scan, focusing only on your upper body. Is your forehead creasing? Do your hands feel tense? Are your shoulders scrunched up? When my body scan tells…
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