1. Body language, visual aids & audience
XENL003 Communication Skills
Hilppa, Ilkka & Titta

2. Introduction Body language Visual aids Conclusion Videos & References
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

3. What is body language? Non-verbal communication eye contact
facial expressions
posture
movements
gestures etc.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

9. 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.

10. Visual aids
Research shows that if you use visual aids you are twice as likely to achieve your objectives.

11. Why should you use visual aids?
1. How we take in information during a presentation 2. Making the presentation memorable 3. Achieving your objectives

12. Conclusion: Use visual aids and be natural and relaxed!

13. Videos Powerful Presentation Skills: Body Language Dokumentti
Dokumentti

14. References http://www.it-sudparis.eu/lsh/ressources/ops8.php