Eye contact can be tricky. Too much, and you can appear intense or intimidating. Too little, and you can appear lacking in confidence or shifty. In western cultures, eye contact is a sign of confidence.
We have all shrugged our shoulders at times, and experienced others shrugging their shoulders in response our questions. But what does it mean, and why should you avoid doing it? Here are several meanings of
You may be a great listener; however, if the person talking to you senses you are not closely listening to them and 100% present, it feels frustrating and deflating. Following are six ways that you
Virtual meetings are so different than in-person meetings, as you cannot read body language or feel the energy of the others in the meeting. Your presence is reduced to a small square on the screen!
Some people have no problem making eye contact one on one, however the dynamics of maintaining good eye contact when talking changes in a group setting, and in some cases, if you don’t adjust it for
We know that friendly eye contact is an important non-verbal cue of confidence, respect and connection in western cultures. But can you also show confidence, maintain respect and keep connection when breaking eye contact? Yes, you can, and
How you show up on video is important! Unlike in-person meetings and gatherings, everyone is equally on display. Therefore, do these following five actions to show confidence on video calls or video conferences: 1. Log
You listen with your ears…but you can best convey you are listening through your body language! In this fast-paced world, when someone feels heard…when someone feels like you are truly listening to them, it shows you value what
In video calls we are only able to convey body language with our upper body. Here are six ways you can exhibit positive body language during video calls or virtual meetings: 1. Keep your hands
Have people ever told you that they initially thought you were aloof or unfriendly– and you’re perplexed, not understanding why they are making these premature and false assumptions? Or have you been on the receiving
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