Winning Body Language

Face to Face

• Three things make up face to

face communication

– Words – 7%

– Tone – 38%

– Body Language - 55%

The Planes

Grotesque Plane

Etymology: Latin grotto = hidden place

• Hands below the belly button for protection.

• What are we expecting to jump out at us? A monster or a unicorn?

The Planes

Truth Plane

• Between the belly button and the rib cage

• Exposes our vital organs to the audience

• Artists use this to invoke trust

The Planes

Passion Plane

• Between the rib cage and

the neck

• Still exposes organs

• Use this to show excitement

The Planes

Door Plane

• Imagine being dissected laterally

• In front of the plane… extro-verted

• Hiding behind the plane … intro-verted

Accept Everything

– Be open to others.• To do this when others are

speaking, think to yourself. “My friend who is talking right now is amazing”

– Handshake• Give the upper hand, you

aren’t checking for weapons!

Communication is Essential

• Communication

• Not limited to facial expression

• We can influence people more with our non – verbal message than what

we say

• Content is important but not king