How to Sabotage Your Presentation
Just use these body positions:
Cocked Head By holding your your neck at an angle, you subtly indicate submission. To project confidence, keep your neck long and straight.
Figleaf When you fold your hands in front of your groin, you look like you're timidly protecting yourself. Do not hold anything in front of your body, even higher up (in front of your gut or chest).
Flamingo By putting all your weight on one hip, you look slouchy and over-casual. Stand on both feet! |
Tips for The Intensifed You
Improve your training and presenting with these three tips.
Be Big Regardless of what size you are, take up more room. Stand tall. Use your arms.
Come Alive in the Magic Circle The second you stand up and speak, you step into the Magic Circle. Now's your time to shine--so pour it on! Energy is Key Remember: an ounce of energy is worth a pound of technique. Read the full article. |
Something Fun: What American Accent Do You Have? I don't claim that this quiz is scientific, but it's fun and fast.
I love the diversity of American accents. To explore George Mason University's Accent Library, click on several areas of the US . Listen to the differences!
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