Body Language
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“The first step to being engaging is to make a noticeable entrance, but that alone does not make you engaging. It is, however, a vital first step.” Throughout my career coaching technical professionals, I’ve observed...
“Your presence speaks before your words do.” This simple truth from my book “ENGAGE: A practical guide to understanding, influencing and connecting with people” often surprises technical leaders. Many believe their impact starts with their...
“Your entrance sets the tone for everything that follows.” Picture this: Two technical leaders enter a meeting room. One slides in apologetically, the other enters with purpose. Who commands more attention before speaking a word?...
Did you know that your non-verbal communication (NVC) can make or break your ability to influence others? As part of the ENGAGE Model, mastering NVC is essential for guiding conversations with confidence. Key...
The Pull style isn’t just about what you say: it’s how you say it. Your voice and body language play a crucial role in creating an inviting atmosphere. How to Master Pull Voice and NVC:...
You’ve heard all through your career, and probably even your life, that first impressions matter. It’s why eager students take extra care to get ready before the first day of school. It’s why the first...
Want a quick way to know if you’ve actually broken out of your shell and started becoming an confident, Engaging Executive? Next time you’re holding a conversation with an important colleague, or better yet, your...
In any given conversation, if your body language does not appropriately match your words, you’re more likely to have an incongruent message. This is why it’s so important that you use your body language...
Think you’re saying all the right words, but still feel like you’re not getting your message across? It might not be that your words are wrong. It could be all in your tone. There’s...
Your stance and how you use your hands during conversation can say a lot about you. In fact, some individuals will judge you based on these two things before you even open your mouth....
A smile can have a fundamental impact on the way other people perceive you, but just smiling is not nearly good enough. Why? Well, there are up to 19 different “types” of smiles, according to...
One of the biggest issues I see with clients on their way to becoming Engaging Executives is an extreme focus on the words they’re saying, but not on how they’re saying them. While your words...
If you’re just beginning your Engaging Executive journey, you’ve likely come across a question that plagues many of my clients. Many ask me, “Duncan, how can I come across as more confident?” Here’s one little...