language is key in setting a tone that will resonate with your audience. Hey guys welcome

to Ideas Made Easy. Every week we share with you creative business ideas that you can use

to revolutionize your industry. We've broken down the hidden meanings behind the different

forms of body language, so check them out. Talking with your hands needs to be secondary

to your speaking. Standing completely still will make you seem boring but waving your

arms around too much will distract your audience. Hey Alex, how was your weekend? My weekend?

Well I tried to go to sleep early but then I kept waking up to the sound of construction

you know? So then I went fishing and I caught this gigantic fish. Uh ok. Oh, sorry. So anyway,

this fish was huge! Here's what you can do. Keep your hands open and palms facing your

audience. This will make you appear inviting and let them see you in a more welcoming light.

Don't put your hands in your pockets or behind your back. Hiding your hands gives off the

impression that you are nervous and have something to hide. Never raise your arms above your

shoulder height. Raising your arms high above your head makes you look like you're overcompensating

for the topic you're presenting. Having good posture will make you appear more alert and

respected by your audience. That includes standing up straight, limiting the amount

of fidgeting and always facing the crowd. Hey, I just finished sketching up our new

website layout. Do you want to take a look at it? Sure, why not? I can come back later

if you're not up for it. No, no it's fine. Are you sure? Yea, I'm brimming with energy.

You know what, I'm just gonna come back. Here's what you can do. Never turn your back to the

audience. Your presentation will seem a lot less personal if the audience feels like you

aren't speaking to them. When you start to feel nervous, breathe. Getting nervous can

lead to fidgeting and fidgeting during your presentation will make you look like you don't

know what you're talking about. Stand up straight and hold your head high. Imagine you're being

held at the top of your head by an invisible string so that you are always standing tall.

Making eye contact with your audience allows you to add an extra level of depth to your

presentation. It brings you down to the audience's level and allows you to address them personally.

So uh, what did you guys think of that panel? Yea, I heard it was really great. Yea it was,

it was really interesting. That's really interesting. Uh, ok well I gotta get going. It's so hard

to speak to people sometimes. No, it's easy. Just look at them straight in the eye. Straight

in the eye? Like, like this? Straight in the eye when you're speaking to them? Uh, yea

um. Ok bye. Bye. Here's what you can do. Don't always be the first to break eye contact.

Looking away too soon can make you appear shy so try to hold eye contact for at least

5 seconds at a time before looking away. Refrain from staring at someone too long. Long eye

contact is good but staring at long after they look away is creepy. When a person breaks

eye contact take that as a sign that it's safe you to do to as well. Make eye contact

with everyone when talking to a group. Focusing on one person will leave everyone else ignored

so try to look at someone new every time you start a new sentence. If you enjoyed this

video, make sure to share it with all of your friends and co-workers. Today's challenge

question is "What is one thing you want to improve about your body language?". Hop on

over to the GetCourse blog where the real discussion happens and leave your comments

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the channel because we make new videos every Friday. Thank you guys so much for watching.

I'll catch you guys next week, see ya later.