by Rachel Beohm | Body Language Myths, Boundaries, Breathing, Conversations, Delivering Negative Information, Eye Contact, Nonverbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Relationships
When to Avoid Eye Contact One of the most common “body language” tips out there is Look People in the Eye. Make eye contact! I have said it, too. Eye contact demonstrates that you are present and listening, it can show respect and empathy, it conveys confidence, and...
by Rachel Beohm | Conversations, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Promotions & Interviews, Space
Don’t Fixate, Focus Once, back in the days when we were still having in-person presentations, a client hired me to observe her deliver a speech and provide feedback. As she stood up to speak at the event, the heel of her shoe caught on the hem of her pant leg....
by Rachel Beohm | Boundaries, Confidence, Conversations, Dealing with Difficult People, Leadership, Listening, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Pausing, Presentation Skills, Presenting to a Group, Voice Pattern, Word Choice
When & How to Interrupt In general… don’t interrupt. In one-on-one conversations and group settings, listen attentively and take turns talking. Don’t monopolize conversations, speak over others, or impatiently finish their sentences. Sometimes, though, you...
by Rachel Beohm | Confidence, Conversations, Habits, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Presence, Presenting to a Group, Promotions & Interviews
The Four Components of Presence What does your presence say about you? Or… do you even have “presence”? What do people mean by “presence,” anyway? Your presence is simply how you show up nonverbally to others—how you present yourself. You do actually have to...
by Rachel Beohm | Confidence, Conversations, Emotions, Habits, Nonverbal Communication, Presenting to a Group, Receptivity, Relationships, Word Choice
How to Use (and NOT Use) Humor Once, when I was about 13, I was trapped in the crossfire between my arguing parents. We were driving; I was in the front seat between them when the shouting started. I tried to shrink myself deeper and deeper into the seat cushions as...
by Rachel Beohm | Adaptability, Breathing, Confidence, Conversations, Eye Contact, Gestures & Hand Position, Habits, Leadership, Nonverbal Communication, Nonverbal Skills, Pausing, Posture & Body Position, Presence, Presenting to a Group, Space
Drop These 5 Nonverbal Habits What are your nonverbal habits? Do you know? Often with habits, you don’t even realize you’re doing them. They’re automatic and almost involuntary. You do them unconsciously because they make you feel better. Sometimes that’s good,...
