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Overdoing Facial Expressions When Speaking? — Try These Exercises

Jun 07, 2026 by Gary Genard

Your facial expressions give audiences important information. But you have to control them! Try these exercises if you're up to '11.' read more »

Body Language: How to Boost Your Presence in Virtual Presentations and Interviews

May 17, 2026 by Gary Genard

Do you excel when you appear online? Here's how to use body language to boost your presence in virtual presentations and interviews. read more »

6 Worst Body Language Mistakes You Can Make in Presentations

Apr 19, 2026 by Gary Genard

Want to be a better speaker? There's no magic formula. One way, though, is to avoid these 6 worst body language mistakes you can make in presentations. read more »

'What Should I Do With My Hands?' — A Speaker's Guide to Gestures

Nov 12, 2023 by Gary Genard

Feel awkward in front of an audience? Asking yourself, 'What should I do with my hands?' Here's the answer: a speaker's guide to effective gestures. read more »

Body Language: How to Look Great in Virtual Meetings

Feb 27, 2022 by Gary Genard

Want to develop more online presence and influence? Here are some essential body language tips on how to look great in virtual meetings. read more »

Body Language: How to Look Great in Video Conferences

Jan 30, 2022 by Gary Genard

Concerned with your appearance and presence in online meetings? Here are some essential body language tips on how to look great in video conferences. read more »

Anxiety When Asked Questions in a Presentation? — Here's Help!

Oct 31, 2021 by Gary Genard

Do tough questions (or negative body language) from listeners give you presentation anxiety? Here's how to find help . . . within yourself! read more »

Gestures! — How to Look Good and Feel Strong as a Speaker

Jan 29, 2017 by Gary Genard

Do your gestures support your message as a speaker, or call attention to themselves? Here's how to look good and feel strong! read more »

The Body Language Rules: 12 Ways to be a More Powerful Speaker

Oct 07, 2012 by Gary Genard

Successful speaking is about power used benevolently. Good speakers don't need to manipulate audiences. At the same time, they realize that they must exert control at every turn: over the material, ... read more »

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