Blog Entries tagged 'New Body Language'

Body Language: Keep your palms up!

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A quick tip for the beginning of the week: In any conversation you might have during this week, make sure your palms are clearly visible. Since centuries this is a sign for your conversation partner that you are non-threatening and open to him or her. They'll immediately respond to you in an open, positve way too.

Body Language is a powerful tool to control not only your own nerves and appearance. It is also very powerful when positively influencing others. Give it a go today: Be aware [...]

Body Language: First Impressions are influenced by your Posture

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

For many of us "Australia Day" marks the end of the holiday period. It's back to work and serious business. Make a new start and monitor your Body Lanuage carefully and constantly.

As [...]

Eye contact and nodding are important for successful communication

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This week's - and by the way this year's - final entry covers letters E and N of the acronym SOFTEN standing for S = Smile, O = Open Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N = Nod in the handy formula "Use non-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others".

Eye contact is an essential form of non-verbal communication. Having eye contact with the person you are talking to or having an argument with signals your attention, shows your pers [...]

Body Language: An appropriate touch can build rapport

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

"Use non-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others" is this week's blog theme with the theme's acronym (an abbreviation of several words that forms a word itself) SOFTEN standing for S = Smile, O = Open Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N = Nod - a short and handy formula to easily overcome any barriers in communication between two people by using appropriate body language.

Today we'll be looking at T for Touch. A soft, gentle [...]

Body Language: Show appreciation by leaning slightly forward

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Do you want to easily convince your audience and gain instant rapport and respect? Adopt a positive body language! Put both feet on the floor and bend slightly forwards when in a conversation. That'll give the impression that you are interested in what your partner is saying and are open for new perspectives - even if you might not agree.

Assuming this postition will guarantee you lots of positive bonus points and is one part of this week's body language theme "Use non-verbal commu [...]

Body Language: Open Posture makes you positive and win your audience

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As much as 85 per cent of our communication is non-verbal. Knowing as much about body language as possible is a vital key to your success in any public speaking or one-on-one conversation situation.

"Use non-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others" is a powerful tip to overcome any hurdles in a controversy discussion by using the right body language. As mentioned in yesterday's blog entry this week we are going to have a closer look at the acrony [...]

Body Language: How a smile can help you feel comfortable when speaking in public

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Following Friday's blog entry "Use non-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others" this week each day we'll have a closer look at Body Language and the acronym (an ab [...]

Soften the hard-liner by using skilled non-verbal communication

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I love quotes. Quotes work extremely well as an attention getter in the opening of your speech. They work equally well as a closing point since they subcontiously trigger further thinking resulting in your speech (and message) being well remembered.

Here's a quote from an unknown author I came across this week on www.thinkexist.com - a site I check regularily. It sums up perfectly what you can do to tear down any wall your discussion partner might have built up since he or she doesn't [...]

Body language counts: Get the new job with a firm handshake

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Everyone knows: You only have seconds to make a positive first impression, in particular in job interviews. New research now reveals, that apart from being well prepared and well spoken it's also your handshake that can make or break the deal.

Research by the University of Iowa shows applicants - especially women - with a firm handshake are far more likely to get the job than candidates with a limp grip.

According to the study a solid handshake set off the interviewer's impression [...]

How to use your Body language trickily!

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We all know: Meetings can be exhausting. After an hour - well, let's be honest, sometimes even after only a couple of minutes - our energy level can drop by far lower than it is good for our professional reputation.

Here's a trick: Your posture mirrors your energy level, your energy level your posture. Consequently: Change your posture, change your energy level. How? Easy! Back straight, shoulders up right - no matter if you're standing or sitting - that'll show you're alert, ready and [...]

Telling Secret Lies? Your body language reveals the truth

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Do you want people to trust you? Then keep an eye on your body language and avoid touching your face. Why? Research show that when people tell lies they touch their face , in particular their nose significantly more due to an increase of blood pressure. Even people who haven't read the research results intuitively sense that the speaker's gesture signalise they are lying.

So if you want to be taken seriously keep your hands away from your face and your palms open!

&nbs [...]

How to improve relationships by improving your Body Language

claudia.raab@raabconsulting.com — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If you want to achieve new results in your career or in your personal or professional relationships one thing is crucial: Your Body Language!

In our Raab & Raab Coaching Sessions or Seminars we often let coachees and participants guess what they think is the most important factor when it comes to a presentation's success. Most of the time we find people amazed by the fact that whether or not you make a good impression with your presentation depends largely on your body language (55 [...]