Body Language For Dummies

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Actions really do speak louder than words. If you are puzzled by other people or want to improve the impression you give, having an insight into body language is key. In this book you'll discover how the body reveals what people really mean, and how you can use your body and your expressions to make a positive impact. It also explores why we give the signals we do, how to read the most common expressions and goes on to show how you can use body language to transform your personal and professional relationships.

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Elizabeth Kuhnke is a communications coach and the Managing Director and Founder of Kuhnke Communications, a company that delivers bespoke communication coaching programmes to individuals and teams across the UK, Europe and the Far East. Elizabeth has also led communication skills workshops at international conferences throughout the UK and Europe and is frequently called upon to speak at business events to share her insight on how to present with impact. Her clients have included Vodafone, Gillette, KPMG, Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals and Rieter Automotive Systems. Her career started in acting and singing on stage, television and radio in the US. Since then she has gathered various qualifications and developed her expertise in communication. These include an MFA in Theatre Arts, a BSc in Speech and Communications, Myers Briggs accreditation and NLP accreditation. She has also taught drama, voice and movement. Elizabeth is a tried and tested Dummies author: she is currently writing Persuasion and Influence For Dummies. Table of Contents Introduction Part I: In the Beginning Was the Gesture Chapter 1: Defining Body Language Chapter 2: Looking Closer at Non-verbal Gestures Part II: Starting at the Top Chapter 3: Heading to the Heart of the Matter Chapter 4: Watching Facial Expressions Chapter 5: The Eyes Have It Chapter 6: Mastering Lip Reading Part III: The Trunk: Limbs and Roots Chapter 7: Taking It From the Torso Chapter 8: Arming Yourself Chapter 9: It's in the Palm of Your Hand Chapter 10: Standing Your Ground Chapter 11: Playing with Props Part IV: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context Chapter 12: Being Aware of Territorial Rights and Regulations Chapter 13: Rating, Dating, and Mating: Using the Body in Courting Behaviour Chapter 14: Interviewing, Influencing, and Playing Politics Chapter 15: Crossing the Cultural Divide Chapter 16: Reading the Signs Part V: The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Spot Deception Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Reveal Your Attractiveness Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Find Out About Someone Without Asking Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Silent Communication Index