gestures - your body speaks
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Toastmasters Educational (201) Gestures. Content covers why and how to using gestures in your speechesTRANSCRIPT
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GESTURES: YOUR BODY SPEAKS
BY: CLAIRE SHERRINGTON
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WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT TODAY .....
Why? 5 ways to makes your body speak Your speaking posture How to ..
Gestures Body movement Facial expressions Eye contact First impressions
Conclusion
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WHY GESTURES?The principle of empathy
Why physical action helps:1. Messages Are more memorable. 2. Punctuation adds meaning.3. Nervous tension is channelled.
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Gestures and body movements can help you harness your nervous energy and make it work for you instead
of against you.
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VERBAL AND VISUAL RECALL
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After 3 hrs. After 3 days0%
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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BODY SPEAK
1. Eliminate distracting mannerisms
2. Be natural, spontaneous, and conversational.
3. Let your body mirror your feelings.
4. Build Self-confidence through preparation.
5. Use your club as a learning laboratory.
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WHAT MAKES GOOD SPEAKING POSTURE G
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GESTURES
“A gesture is a specific bodily movement that reinforces a verbal message or conveys a particular thought or emotion. “
Why ? Supporting your words Dramatizing your ideas Emphasis Visual aids Stimulate audience participation High visible
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BODY MOVEMENT
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Body movement can support and reinforce what you say Audience’s attentions
Using up nervous energy
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FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
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Meaning behind the message
Your attitudes, feelings and emotions
You try ….
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EYE CONTACT
Why is eye contact essential?
Use your eyes more effectively … 1. Know your material.2. Establish a bond.3. Monitor visual feedback
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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Your appearance
Before you speak
The first minute
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IN CONCLUSION
Your entire body as an instrument of speech Be prepared Gestures can add empathy, interest and fun
to the presentation Try variety Use them; but use them well
Practice !
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