Body Language for Authentic Leadership
36mIntermediate2021-03-29
Authors

Erica Dhawan
Collaboration Keynote Speaker, Founder and CEO of Cotential
Course details
Body language is an essential part of our communication. But how many of the body language tips we’ve learned are outdated? The politics of body language have shifted. In this course, instructor Erica Dhawan explains how people can succeed by leveraging their authenticity and natural strengths, in both traditional and digital settings. Erica discusses how to understand your body language style and be self-aware of the body language you use. She goes over the importance of understanding the specific culture and expectations of your work environment, then covers how to master your body language to present yourself authentically as an executive leader. Erica describes how you can show executive presence while leading online meetings and video calls. She concludes with how to spot the body language cues of inclusion and exclusion and follow up by using positive body language cues to advocate for unheard voices.
Skills covered
CommunicationProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The new rules of body language
1. Using Body Language to Build Connection
- 02 - Understanding your body language style
- 03 - Becoming self-aware of your body language
- 04 - Knowing your audience
- 05 - Using the power of your voice
- 06 - Mastering the body language of executive presence
- 07 - Practicing digital body language
- 08 - Using body language in virtual meetings
- 09 - Amplifying unheard voices
- 10 - Using body language to lead with empathy
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