This document discusses body language and powerful speaking. It emphasizes that body language encompasses the emotions conveyed during a presentation. Speakers are advised to make a good first impression through open posture, maintain eye contact, use open hand gestures, and smile to connect with their audience. They should also avoid sending mixed messages with their body language. Key sources on body language, public speaking tips, and confident gestures are referenced.

1. Body Language
(Meleen, 2022)

2. Powerful Speaking
It encompasses the entire
emotions you have while you are
presenting a topic.
(Speakerhub, 2016)

3. Powerful Speaking
It involves good first impression showing an
open and positive posture in the moment you
speak, keep eye contact during your
presentation, apply an open hand gestures, and
smile will give a sense of connection
(MindTools | Home, 2022)
(Thompson, 2017)

4. As a speaker, we need to avoid sending mixed
messages (MindTools | Home, 2022).
Powerful Speaking

5. Sources
Meleen, M. (2022). Examples of Body Language: Recognize Nonverbal Cues.
Yourdictionary.com. https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-body-language.html
Speakerhub. (2016, April 4). 10 Powerful Public Speaking Tips from Some of the Best
Speakers in the World: 60-second summary. SpeakerHub. https://speakerhub.com/blog/10-
powerful-public-speaking-tips-some-best-speakers-world-60-second-summary
Thompson, S. (2017, August 10). 8 Elements of Confident Body Language.
Virtualspeech.com; VirtualSpeech. https://virtualspeech.com/blog/8-elements-of-confident-
body-language
7 Powerful Hand Gestures You Should Be Using by Vanessa Van Edwards
https://youtu.be/zn2iRG7bI2I
You are contagious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cef35Fk7YD8&ab_channel=TEDxTalks