Communication Skills

4.1.8.Body language

* Where will you stand in relation to the equipment you are using? If you are using a screen, make sure you don't stand in front of it.

* Try to adopt a relaxed posture but not so relaxed that you look sloppy or unprofessional.
* Avoid nervous gestures such as waving hands around, clicking pens, or brandishing a pointer.
* Make eye contact with your audience. Try to avoid gazing over people's
* heads or looking down at your notes too much. If you find it difficult to make eye contact, concentrate on a couple of friendly faces for a few seconds at a time.

Tip: Hold your hands loosely crossed in front of you with one hand holding your cue cards and occasionally make a gesture with one hand to avoid looking too stiff.