Public Speaking Tip: Is Your Body Telling a Different Story?
Body language plays an important role in your speech. They help to drive home a point in a way that is more impactful than mere words can do. However, while your body is very useful as a visual tool , it can be a double edged sword because if your body language contradicts what you are saying, then your message will be lost in translation. This does not only apply for public speaking, but also in smaller scale interactions. If you say something you don’t mean, there will be small telltale signs that give you away. People who don’t know you that well may not be able to see it, but those who are observant or who have known you for a long time will pick it up. In fact, the science of interpreting body language is so important that even people in Human Resource have been encouraged to learn something about it so that they can weed out the competent candidates from those not suitable for the job. That’s why there is an assignment speech in the Compet...