These slides provide details on how to align your body language with what you speak.

1. FIVE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR
BODY SPEAK EFFECTIVELY
(Your body can be an effective tool for adding emphasis and clarity to
your words)
Pradeep Tiwari
http://peakspeakers.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PeakSpeakers

2. 1. Eliminate Distracting Mannerisms (Gestures)
Few Actions are :
 Rocking
 Swaying
 Gripping or leaning on the lectern
 Adjusting hair or clothing
These actions have two things in common:
1. They are physical reflection of nervousness;
2. They are performed unconsciously

3. 2. Be Natural, Spontaneous, and Conversational
The single most important rule for making
your body speak effectively is to be yourself.
Today’s favored speaking style can best be
described as amplified conversation

4. 3. Let Your Body Mirror Your Feelings
“A person under the influence of his own
feelings projects the real self, acting naturally
and spontaneously. A speaker who is interested
will usually be interesting.”
-Dale Carnegie

5. 4. Build Self-Confidence through Preparation
 Nothing influences a speaker’s mental
attitude more than the knowledge that he or
she is thoroughly prepared.
 Preparation inspires self-confidence, a vital
ingredient of effective public speaking.

6. 5. Use Your Club as a Learning Laboratory
Toastmasters club offers a practical workshop
where you’ll gain valuable experience.
Mistakes cost you nothing.
The audience is always
patient, supportive, and helpful.
Attend meetings faithfully and speak as often
as possible.

7. Finally five points are
 Eliminate Distracting Mannerisms (Gestures)
 Be Natural, Spontaneous, and Conversational
 Let Your Body Mirror Your Feelings
 Build Self-Confidence through Preparation
 Use Your Club as a Learning Laboratory

8. Thank you 
Pradeep Tiwari
http://peakspeakers.org/
http://facebook.com/PeakSpeakers