Body Intelligence4 Steps to a POWERFUL presence

Heidi Alexandra PollardCEO, UQ Power

Workplace Humanist

The world is in a constant state of flux and an increasingly more VUCA environment

(volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous)

Despite all this change one constant has remained the same – the ability to influence, engage, inspire, relate and build rapport. Ie:

The ability to communicate

The One Constant

Spotlight on USpotlight on UWhat’s your biggest What’s your biggest

communication challenge? communication challenge?

How do you avoid getting sucked down into the

vicious vortex of overwhelm

FOR STARTERS YOU HAVE TO

#startwithU

AND GET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER

4 STEPS TO POWER UP YOUR PRESENCE AND BECOME A

communication superhero

4 steps to successThe effectiveness of your relationships, your ability to

build trust, your ability to assert yourself and handle

conflict and your ability to craft a powerful message in

person or in writing depends upon

you mastering 4 foundations:

IQ – Intellectually focused

EQ – Interpersonally connected

Body – Physically energised

Vision – Purposefully aligned

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WITHOUT VISION POWER WITH VISION POWER

Lack of faith in self Live a life of value

Disconnected from intuition Trust intuition and gut feelings

Unable to make decisions easily Have a sense of knowing and calm

No clear direction in life Make a difference in others lives

Known as: Strategic and inspiring

Step 1 - VISION – KNOW YOUR WHY

WHY YOU NEED A CLEAR VISION

• Find creative ways to explore your purpose

• What impact do you want to have on the world?

WHAT’S YOUR VISION?

WITHOUT IQ POWER WITH IQ POWER

Lack of joy and spark Perform better at work

Unhelpful mind chatter More career & promotion success

Sense of struggling Sense of groundedness

Worry a lot Stable and secure

Known as: Knowledgeable and innovative.

Step 2 – IQ – KNOW YOUR WHAT

IQ Focus Practice

Exercise 1 – shoot ‘em up, OK

Position 1 Position 2

Communication FocusModel

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Stand in 2 circles one inside the other

•My life story…

•A passion I have outside of study/work is…

•My favourite book / movie at the moment is…

A GAME OF FOCUS

WITHOUT BODY POWER WITH BODY POWER

Lack of self esteem & confidence Feel confident even in challenging situations

Neglect own needs More assertive with needs

No ‘me time’ Say no when you need to

Out of touch with tangible feelings Radiate more energy

Known as: Energetic and magnetic.

Step 3 – BODY – YOUR HOW

You have to #startwithU by believing in U and your message.If you don’t believe, no one else will because your body will tell them so - every one can spot a phoney!

THE BODY NEVER LIES

The most powerful communication tool at your disposal is not your mouth, it’s your entire body.

What you wear. How you stand. How you walk. How you talk. It all matters!

Become fluent in body language as your second language and watch your results soar.

Step 3 – Use Your Whole Body

Understanding your body language and other physical queues is very important when you are communicating with others.

Your non-verbal communication skills are just as important as your verbal skills.

The most important thing to ensure is congruence – that your messages match your body, your dress, your energy.

Powerful Body Language

- 7% of meaning is in the words that are spoken

-38% of meaning is paralinguistic – the way we say it

-55% of meaning is in body language & expression

WHY YOU MUST BECOME FLUENT IN A SECOND LANGUAGE

“When it comes to body language,

there are some who have better vocabularies

than others.” Doug Larson

Introduce yourself to someone:

Like it’s a waste of your time

Test It In Your Body

Introduce yourself to someone:

Like you really really want to impress them but are a phoney.

Change Your Body

Introduce yourself to someone:

Like they are your long lost best friend

Lead With Love

body language practice

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“It’s important we get this right.

Things must change around here.”

WITHOUT EQ POWER WITH EQ POWER

Lack of confidence Communicate confidently

Unable to build rapport Able to read social cues

Lack of boundaries – give power away

Build strong relationships

Closed off, shut down from others Open, compassionate & understanding toward others

Known as: Charming and a connector.

Step 4 – EQ – KNOW YOUR WHO

Are You “Batteries Not Included”

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AKA a “Drainer” of energy?

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Are you “Batteries Included”?

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AKA a “Giver” of Energy?

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What kind of leader do you want to be?

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The most powerful way to engage with and relate to others is to listen first and ask second.

Too many people spend too much time on what they want to TELL others rather than taking the time to stop, LISTEN and ASK.

Leaders Listen First

Extreme Listening Challenge

Listen Then Ask Challenge

Person A – share with Person B the biggest lesson you learnt as a graduate.

Person B – listen first then only respond with questions (no solving, telling or sharing your stuff)

U must CHANGE

U must GROW

U must GET UNCOMFORTABLE

#startwithU

Putting it all together

Lastly is the roof of the house.

The bonus 5th step and that is to own your UQ Power.

Being authentic. Being real.

These four steps are your key to success:

- Job Applications

- Interview questions

- Presentations

- Teaching

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Tips on how to introduce yourself

Download Free Video Tutorial here http://www.uqpower.com.au/_blog/uqtv/post/how-to-answer-what-do-you-do-with-power-and-authority/

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