Course Synopsis

The ability to interpret body language is a skill that will enhance anyone’s career. Body language is a form of communication, and it needs to be practiced like any other form of communication. Whether in sales or management, it is essential to understand the body language of others and exactly what your own body is communicating.

This course will teach you about unspoken communication and how it can affect your work and personal relationships. You will learn how to correctly interpret body language and important signals which as a result will improve negotiating, management and interpersonal skills.

Course objectives

  • Define body language.              
  • Understand the benefits and purpose of interpreting body language.
  • Learn to interpret basic body language movements.
  • Recognize common mistakes when interpreting body language.
  • Understand your own body language and what you are communicating.
  • Practice your body language skills.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    Communicating with Body Language

    • Module 2 - Communicating With Body Language

    • Module 2 - Learning a New Language

    • Module 2 - The Power of Body Language

    • Module 2 - More Than Words

    • Module 2 - Actions Speak Louder Than Words

    • Module 2 - Case Study

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Reading Body Language

    • Module 3 - Reading Body Language

    • Module 3 - Head Position

    • Module 3 - Translating Gestures into Words

    • Module 3 - Open Vs. Closed Body Language

    • Module 3 - The Eyes Have It

    • Module 3 - Case Study

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Body Language Mistakes

    • Module 4 - Body Language Mistakes

    • Module 4 - Poor Posture

    • Module 4 - Invading Personal Space

    • Module 4 - Quick Movements

    • Module 4 - Fidgeting

    • Module 4 - Case Study

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    Gender Differences

    • Module 5 - Gender Differences

    • Module 5 - Facial Expressions

    • Module 5 - Personal Distances

    • Module 5 - Female Body Language

    • Module 5 - Male Body Language

    • Module 5 - Case Study

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    Nonverbal Communication

    • Module 6 - Non Verbal Communication

    • Module 6 - Common Gestures

    • Module 6 - The Signals You Send to Others

    • Module 6 - It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It

    • Module 6 - What Your Posture Says

    • Module 6 - Case Study

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Facial Expressions

    • Module 7 - Facial Expressions

    • Module 7 - Linked With Emotion

    • Module 7 - Micro-Expressions

    • Module 7 - Facial Action Coding System

    • Module 7 - Universal Facial Expressions

    • Module 7 - Case Study

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Body Language in Business

    • Module 8 - Body Language in Business

    • Module 8 - Communicate with Power

    • Module 8 - Cultural Differences

    • Module 8 - Building Trust

    • Module 8 - Mirroring

    • Module 8 - Case Study

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    Lying and Body Language

    • Module 9 - Lying and Body Language

    • Module 9 - Watch Their Hands

    • Module 9 - Forced Smiles

    • Module 9 - Eye Contact

    • Module 9 - Changes in Posture

    • Module 9 - Case Study

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    Improve Your body Language

    • Module 10 - Improve Your Body Language

    • Module 10 - Be Aware of Your Movements

    • Module 10 - The Power of Confidence

    • Module 10 - Position and Posture

    • Module 10 - Practice in a Mirror

    • Module 10 - Case Study

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    Matching Your Words to Your Movement

    • Module 11 - Matching Your Words to Your Movement

    • Module 11 - Involuntary Movements

    • Module 11 - Say What You Mean

    • Module 11 - Always Be Consistent

    • Module 11 - Actions Will Trump Words

    • Module 11 - Case Study

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping up

Body language basics