Improved Body Language Increases Confidence & Image Success

As Tom Flores, NFL Coach says "a total commitment is paramount to reaching the ultimate in performance". Excellence then requires complete involvement of these components.

Whether for the podium, boardroom, camera, interview or one-on-one interaction, keeping an open, yet directed and flexible body stance and engaged facial expression while utilizing effective emotional states, a skilled voice, and an appropriate image are essential to making a positive and lasting impression.

A flexible body and face can exude any expression, make definitive connection, be totally involved and most importantly - be believed.

4 Power Tools utilized by great speakers and performers that will rev up your presentations and bring harmony to your message whatever it is.

Intention/Motivation - What is your purpose or desired outcome? Are you looking to entertain, motivate, persuade, activate or give information? Is your delivery system comedic, dramatic or narrative? Is your audience 2 or 10,000, on stage or a camera close up? Always know why you are doing or saying something from moment to moment.

Body & Facial Language - The silent language that gives your message believability. It's the outward expression of your inner thoughts and an important source of information about your emotions. Your thoughts wash over your face, then your body and then your voice is expressed through this veil. When it doesn’t match it’s a mixed message. When congruent there is a feeling of harmony.

Active Listening & Observing - The heart of successful interaction in any situation. We listen through the filter of our eyes and see through the filter of our ears in response to surrounding stimuli. Often the most powerful moments are in observing the presenter listening and feeling sensations within themselves before they transmit them through their visual cues.

Performance Tools - Making the most of improvisation, props, equipment and memory techniques coupled with directing nerves, adequate preparation and utilizing your physical tool box of the body, face and brain are essential components in delivering great performances - in any arena.

7 Ways to Get Your Body and Face Fit
1. Animate your expressions by reading to children or the elderly with "character" in your thought, face body and voice to bring life to your words and expand the imaginations of your listeners.
2. Tai Chi, Callanetics, Pilates, Ballet or any form of dance, brings awareness and flexibility to the body.
3. Make use of video cameras - film yourself from all angles doing a presentation, introducing someone, having a mock conversation or response to one.
4. Practice excellent posture and sincere smiles everywhere and everyday.
5. Take an improvisation or acting class - its always great to utilize the stimuli from others and expand your full range of emotional states.
6. Play act with your family and friends whenever possible. The dinner table with everyone taking on a "character" and a bit of supporting wardrobe or hat goes a long way to unleashing everyone’s alter egos and having one pile of fun in the process.
7. Watch TV commercials with the sound off and then with your eyes closed to increase the acuity of all the senses.

Decisive thought, suitable gestures, sincere facial expression and eye contact, active listening, effective voice, and a harmonious exterior are still the most effective forms of communication and masterful presentations.

"Act Your Way Out of that Wet Paper Bag" is a comprehensive manual loaded with proven techniques to bring attention to, and improve performance, for any situation in any arena.