{"id":513,"date":"2016-01-27T14:09:52","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T14:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/?p=513"},"modified":"2017-02-26T15:01:19","modified_gmt":"2017-02-26T15:01:19","slug":"the-tells-of-body-language-part-2-being-the-sender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/2016\/01\/27\/the-tells-of-body-language-part-2-being-the-sender\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018Tells\u2019 of Body Language &#8211; Part 2: Being the Sender"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-caption alignright judgeimg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.magicjudges.org\/judges\/dci\/8102513564\"><img src=https:\/\/apps.magicjudges.org\/dci\/avatar?dci=8102513564&size=200 alt=\"Theodoros Millidonis L1, Cyprus\"><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Theodoros Millidonis L1, Cyprus<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Hello and welcome to the second article dedicated to body language <strong><em>tells<\/em><\/strong>. So far, we have learned about the <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/2016\/01\/19\/the-tells-of-body-language-part-1-importance\/\">importance of body language<\/a> for the purposes of being great seminar facilitators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Using Body Language during a Seminar (being the sender)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Proper use of body language can be an excellent way of enhancing a seminar. Studies show that if you use more sensory involvement you will gain more interest and retention on the audience\u2019s part. What we know is that hearing is not a human\u2019s best form of receiving information, whereas seeing is.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Of the information that is remembered: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img  style='float:right'  class='lems-mtg-cardimg' src='http:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Handlers\/Image.ashx?size=small&type=card&name=Heroes Remembered'><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>85% <\/strong>is through seeing<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>11% <\/strong>is through hearing<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>4% <\/strong>is through the other senses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Researchers have found that: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Only <strong>10% <\/strong>of presentations on average is remembered<\/li>\n<li>If visual aids are used, this percentage increases to <strong>50% <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>If both visual aids and participation are used, spectators remember up to <strong>70% <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is worth mentioning that by visual aids we do not necessarily mean PowerPoint slides only. There have been many fantastic presentations that do not use PowerPoint at all, in fact there are even presenters who don\u2019t use it. By all means you should use PowerPoint, Prezi or whatever other form of presentation tool you wish, but it is important to remember that there are many additional methods for creating impact in a seminar. Your presentation style is one of those, and proper use of body language goes a long way in determining the effectiveness of your own style.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Presentation Style <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Once you have your presentation prepared you need to start thinking about your presentation style which will be guided by the body language <strong><em>tells <\/em><\/strong>you will be conveying. Some key things to remember are the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Posture <\/strong>\u2013 Hands, arms, legs. Stand with your feet slightly apart and your weight evenly balanced. This is the anchoring position, which will help your voice projection and stop you from losing balance. You need to make sure that your hands and arms feel comfortable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-475\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/9-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"9\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/9-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/9-726x1024.jpg 726w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/9.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a good idea to clasp&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-476\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/10-243x300.jpg\" alt=\"10\" width=\"243\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/10-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/10.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;or clench your hands, or put them in your pockets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-477\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/11-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"11\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/11-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/11.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Resist the temptation to put your arms behind your back;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-478\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/12-180x300.jpg\" alt=\"12\" width=\"180\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/12-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/12.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Keep them above waist level, and use them naturally to emphasize the points you are making.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13a.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-479\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13a-300x250.png\" alt=\"13a\" width=\"350\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13a-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13a.png 506w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13b.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-480\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13b-177x300.png\" alt=\"13b\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13b-177x300.png 177w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13b.png 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Controlling mannerisms <\/strong>\u2013 verbal and physical. Try to avoid nervous mannerisms such as fiddling with objects&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-481\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"13\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/13.jpg 792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; twiddling hair\/beard or saying lots of \u2018ums\u2019 or \u2018ers\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-482\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/15-237x300.jpg\" alt=\"15\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/15-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/15-810x1024.jpg 810w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/15.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Eye contact <\/strong>\u2013 Make eye contact with everyone in the room. A tip is to look round the room and dwell on each person\u2019s eyes for 3 to 6 seconds.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Voice <\/strong>\u2013 speed, pace, tone, pitch, modulation. Project your voice. Speak slightly louder than you would on a one-to-one basis. Remember to vary the voice. Pausing occasionally helps the message to sink in. Pace yourself. Start slowly at the beginning of the presentation. This will help gain the audience\u2019s attention.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Energy and enthusiasm <\/strong>\u2013 if you are not enthusiastic about your subject and do not put energy into your presentation, you are not likely to hold the audience\u2019s attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-483\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/16-191x300.jpg\" alt=\"16\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/16-191x300.jpg 191w, https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/files\/2016\/01\/16.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Controlling nerves <\/strong>\u2013 it is normal for people to feel nervous when presenting. You can control nerves through carefully planning and practicing your presentation. It helps in particular to know the beginning of the presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You can find more information regarding presentation style in Daniel Sole Garc\u00eda\u2019s article on <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/2015\/07\/13\/connecting-with-the-audience\/\">Connecting with the Audience<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">We have learned how to be effective senders of body language <strong><em>tells<\/em><\/strong> in order to become better seminar facilitators. In <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/conferences\/2016\/02\/02\/the-tells-of-body-language-part-3-being-the-receiver\/\">Part 3<\/a> of the series, I will be examining the other side of the coin; that is, how to also be a good receiver, therefore being able to interpret the <strong><em>tells<\/em><\/strong> of your audience which is just as important to establishing a good connection with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Good luck with your seminars!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Is this an interesting read? Do you also have something to say about\u00a0slides and seminars? We are always looking for feedback, but even more\u00a0for collaborators! It doesn&#8217;t matter if you want to help writing\u00a0already scheduled articles, or share entirely new ideas. 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