John was losing more than his share of sales because his voice was flat, uninteresting and unconvincing. He spoke in a monotone. Several attempts were tried to improve his voice. Finally one speech therapist suggested he begin using his body more while talking. He maintained that voice modulation, tempo and overall drama are enhanced when the speaker is physically animated.
John found ways to use his hands to emphasize points. He walked around more, and used facial expressions to go with his words. He saw an instant improvement in the impact of his presentations. Adding animated body language can even improve telephone conversations.
If you are looking for ways to improve your presentations, consider improving your body language.
cheers,
BobbyWan
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