The use of body language and facial expressions in public speaking.

4. Non-Verbal
Communication
in Public
Speaking
Liz Infante

5. Aside from effective use of
words, we also convey our
message to the audience with
the use of ….
1.body language
2.facial expressions

6. Your body speaks

7. Your body speaks

8. Your body speaks

9. Your body speaks

10. Your body speaks

11. BODY LANGUAGE
Eye Contact

12. Importance of Eye Contact
• Builds Rapport
• Gives Immediate
Feedback

13. How to Use Eye Contact
Use the random Z pattern
Look at one person for 3-5 seconds then
move across the room and settle at
another person.
Wait for signs of acknowledgement

14. BODY LANGUAGE
Posture

15. Posture
Objectives
be comfortable
show authority

16. Neutral Position

17. Postures to Avoid
The soldier
“at ease”
stance

18. Postures to Avoid
The Defiant Stance

19. Postures to Avoid
The “Adam
and Eve”
Stance

20. BODY LANGUAGE
Movement

21. Movement 1. Sideways
- to go from point
to point
2. Forward
- to emphasize a
point; also suggests
intimacy
3. Backward
- to let the audience
relax, usually done
when summarizing or
going back to the
original thought

22. BODY LANGUAGE
Gestures

23. Palm Up
Used for mild emphasis or for appealing to an
audience to consider an idea

24. Palm Down
Indicates rejection, distrust, or disapproval

25. Vertical Palm
Suggests limitation or division

26. Index Finger
Indicates that an
idea is especially
significant; also
an accusing or
warning gesture

27. Clenched Fists
Expresses a strong declaration

28. The most effective gesture is …
spontaneous

29. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

30. Your face says it all

31. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Remember :
1. Practice being
expressive.
2. Match your expression to
your message.

32. HOMEWORK
Bad Delivery Habits
in Public Speaking