Body Language Techniques You Should Be Using in the Work Place ...

If you want to make a good impression around the office then try to walk with confidence, don’t shuffle or stomp and make sure your shoes fit. Also, try to stand tall when you walk and keep your hands at your side. Keep your shoulders back and your head held high since this will make you look sure of yourself.

Because sometimes facial expressions speak louder than words, try to always keep them in check. Make sure that your face is expressing a degree of professionalism, try not to look bored or angry and try to reduce nervous gestures. Stillness sends a message that you are confident and calm.

A lot of studies have shown that gesture is integrally linked to speech so by gesturing as you talk, you can power up your thinking. If you incorporate gestures into your deliveries, you will notice that your speech will become less hesitant, your verbal content will improve and your use of fillers like “uhs” or “ums” will decrease.

There are also a lot of studies that show that by maintaining eye contact while you speak, you will be perceived as more trustworthy, more likeable and more powerful. Here is a simple but helpful technique that will help you improve eye contact. When you meet someone, try to look into their eyes to notice what color they are. This way, you will avoid turning your eye contact into something creepy or inappropriate.

When you meet someone make sure your handshake is firm and steady so you can make a good impression. Handshakes should last between 2 and 5 seconds but don’t forget to engage in eye contact. If you are meeting someone for the first time, repeat their name so you won’t forget it.

A lot of studies have shown that speakers with higher-pitched voices are judged to be more nervous, less empathic and less powerful than those with lower-pitched voices. If you want to lower your vocal pitch, try to do some speech exercises to relax your voice into its optimal pitch.

While you are at work, make sure that you maintain good posture in any circumstance because slouching sends the wrong impression. Keep your body upright to show you are listening and that you are feeling confident. Also, keep in mind that people are often influenced by how they feel about you than by what you are saying so use open gestures more often and smile because this will make you seem more approachable and more trustworthy.

There are a lot of ways to use body language to project confidence, credibility and a personal brand of charisma. I just mentioned a few in this little article but I’m sure that there are a lot of other body language rules that people should follow to look more professional. Do you know any other body language rules that people should keep in mind when they are interacting with their boss, with their clients or with their co-workers? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section!

Sources:
wisebread.com
forbes.com