Body Language Hacks For Every Entrepreneur

If a picture speaks louder than words, then the picture your body portrays is as essential as the words you use. Body language makes up nearly 55% of daily conversations. Therefore, it is really important to understand the kind of signals we are sending and read the signals we are receiving. Here are 5 body language hacks that can be used by entrepreneurs in daily life.

1. The Power Pose:
Research shows that the power pose tricks the brain into feeling more confident and radiate that confidence across the room. This pose entails standing up tall, head held high, hands on the hips or folded across the chest. It is not about dominating a room but more about feeling confident in any scenario and in control of the surroundings. Power poses will especially help during presentations and meetings.

2. Eye Contact and Smiling
A smile can make any person look more approachable and presentable in any given situation. A smile helps establish a connection with people and build a rapport from the start of the conversation. At the same time, it is essential to maintain proper eye contact during a conversation. The ability to maintain eye contact portrays greater confidence, honesty and trustworthiness. Eye contact is the simplest way to establish trust with people and show that you are open to make a connection.

3. Mirroring
Mirroring is the process of copying a few subtle postures of the other person’s body language. For example, if they are laid back and relaxed in a conversation, you can also relax and stay calm to maintain that relaxed atmosphere. Mirroring subconsciously transmits a deep sense of rapport and trust with the other person. It portrays that the two people are on the same page during the conversation and are equally interested in each other’s points of view. But excessively mirroring every move might also come across as desperate, immature and rude.

4. Fidgeting
While the fidget spinners have become a rage in the world, constantly fidgeting during a conversation sends off a negative vibe to the other person. Bouncing your foot, unconsciously tapping the table and other such nervous habits amplify anxiety and might make you seem distant. There is no need to remain perfectly still during the entire conversation but needless fidgeting or motions interferes with the flow of the conversation.

5. Gesticulation
Gesturing with your arms can make words seem more compelling to other people and can emphasize a certain point. Too much gesticulation can also mean you are angry or upset and combined with a higher tone of voice conveys a negative attitude. Open palms or upward turned hands can make a request more inviting. Gestures can be dramatic and can be used to emphasize one’s words. It shows you are involved in the discussion and understand the topic being discussed.

Simple tricks can make life easier if you are aware of these hacks. It is important to make a conscious effort to maintain a better body language that conveys the right message and keeps the conversation flowing.