Nonverbal gestures:

Illustrator Nonverbal expression that reinforces a message Emblem Nonverbal gesture that can replace or reinforce words Regulators Nonverbal expression that controls, encourages, or discourages interaction Self-adaptor your need for security Object-adaptor use of object for which it is not designed

Nonverbal communication is:

Universal Confusing and contextual Intentional and unintentional Communicate feelings and attitudes More believable than verbal The key in the speaker and audience relationship

Movement
Natural, make yourself and the audience comfortable Position on the stage: Speakers triangle Gestures: Way to channel your nervous energy into positive activity Facial expressions and eye contact Reinforce the spoken word Should reflect the tone and emotion of your verbal communication Single most important facial gesture is eye contact

Visual aids:
More interesting Enhance credibility Guide to transitions Communicate complex or intriguing information in a short period of time Reinforce verbal message Help the audience use and retain the information

Preparing your visual aids: Big Clear Simple Consistent

Nonverbal strategies for success with your audience:

Watch reactions Enroll an observer Focus on a specific type of nonverbal communication

Space-distance between objects and people Haptics- Touch in communication interactions Paralanguage- Verbal and non-verbal aspects of speech