Mirroring (Part 1 in our Non-Verbal Communication series)

Over the next few Speaker Soundbites, we will delve into the fascinating science of nonverbal communication and provide actionable tips to align what your audience sees with what they hear. And we’ll start with a fascinating concept called mirroring.

Speaker SoundbitesKurt MacDonaldSeptember 1, 2024Public speaking, Leadership communication, Nonverbal communication, Mirroring, Gesturing, Audience engagement

Posture, Poise, & Gestures

“Across 12 studies [an associate professor from University College of London School of Management] found that people could predict VC funding decisions based not on the actual content of entrepreneurs’ pitches but on how they were presented, especially body language and facial expressions.”

Speaker SoundbitesKurt MacDonaldSeptember 1, 2021Business Communication, Business presentations, Public Speaking, Confidence in Communication, Gestures, Nonverbal communication, The Professional Communicators

The Lost Handshake: Nonverbal Communication in Video Conferences

Many people may be lulled into thinking a video conference is the same as an in-person meeting, but there is an essential ingredient that is missing: THE BODY!