Many studies show that we communicate mainly through body language, especially in emotional states.  Since many of our achievements in life depend on how well we interact with others, it is quite critical to know how to communicate beyond words.

Being able to read someone’s body language allows you to compare what they say with what they show in their gestures and body movements and the difference can prove invaluable to you. A lot of body language is carried out unconsciously. As you become more aware of these gestures, you can employ them in your interactions with others and achieve better results in communication. In short, you can have an unconscious effect on others using these gestures and guide the conversation towards the direction of your choice.

Body language is highly visual and the best way to learn is by imitation, observing case studies and roleplays. As a result, this course is specifically designed to accommodate these special requirements in a novel way. The course contains a large number of gesture cards which are documented in the workbook and the slides. These gesture cards are collected in a number of sessions described below. 

Each gesture is illustrated with elaborate diagrams showing exactly how the body language signal works in practice. These images and diagrams are provided in high resolution, so you can use them for slides or high quality prints.

The real value of the content provided here is your ability to mix & match the cards along with images and illustrations in your courses as you see fit. Since the images are graphically compatible and follow the same artistic style, you can easily use them to polish your content and use different topics in different courses all in a consistent way.

Exercises are provided as well to increase the learning efficiency of the delegates.

In this highly practical course delegates will learn:

• What is body language all about?
• Universal gestures
• How to read body language
• How to avoid misinterpretation and deliberate faking
• Positive versus negative body language
• Confidence and frustration
• Eye contacts and eye cues
• Lies, dishonesty, doubts and thinking

Many elaborate topics are covered. Examples are:

• What does it mean to show the thumbs?
• What is the difference between showing the back of your hand or your palm?
• How would you respond to a dominant handshaker who wants to show he is in charge?
• How would you know if someone is nervous even if they display gestures which are signs of confidence?
• Where to look at in someone else’s face to appear trustworthy or to be taken seriously?
• How to spot liars based on their gestures
• How to know what someone is going to decide on, before they state it
• How to know if someone is not convinced, despite showing that they are still thinking about your argument

This course is continued with Body Language Part 2 which contains more advanced gestures provided in the same format.