Topic - 3 - Body Language of an Effective Presentation

Body Language of  an Effective Presentation

For any presentation, presenter‘s body language plays a vital role. Our non-verbal (body language) communication at presentation helps us in explaining the point. Here it should be noted that more than 65% of meaning is carried through our body language. This is why as a presenter, we should be very careful about non- verbal (body language) aspects. Followings are the various aspects of body language at presentation.

Ø Personal appearance:

Personal appearance plays a key role in non-verbal communication at presentation. We can express many things through our appearance or outlook. Appearance includes clothes, hair style, jewelry, cosmetics, and so on. For example; a presenter wearing an earring, heavy chains and torn jeans will create bad impression among people. This is because his appearance communicates to the audience and tells everything about the person.

Ø Posture:

Posture generally refers to the way we hold ourselves when we stand, sit and walk. A presenter should be very careful about his or her posture because his or her posture indicates to which extent he or she is interested in presentation. For example: slumped posture indicates low spirit while erect or straight posture indicates high spirit, energy and confidence.

Ø Gesture:

Gesture includes the movements of hands, arms, shoulder, head, torso and fingers. Our gesture clarifies our ideas. During presentation, a presenter must have natural and spontaneous gesture. We should avoid irritating gesture like playing with a ring, twisting keychain, clasping hands tightly and cracking knuckles, etc. at the time of presentation.

Ø Facial expression:

Human face is considered as the best communicator. It is the most expressive part of human body. Facial expression includes raised eyebrows, forehead lines, smiles, movements of eye lid etc. for example smile stands for friendliness while a frown for discontent, lines on forehead for question, doubt etc.