Learn the secrets of great communicators, professional speakers, and C-level executives “Gina is a maestro of public speaking! She coached me for my TED talk, and I am forever grateful to her for giving me the technical and emotional training I needed to take the stage.” —Susan Cain, bestselling author of Quiet “Gina is an incredible coach who’ll increase your impact when presenting in an executive setting—or any professional interaction. But she can’t be everywhere, so this book is the next best thing! A must-read.” —Greg Behar, CEO of Nestle Science and Health Every body tells a story. From the moment an actor steps on stage, an audience collectively feels whether his or her performance is authentic, forced, or over the top. Business professionals are also performers—and the workplace is their stage. In Play the Part, executive communication consultant Gina Barnett brings the same techniques actors use to bear on all types of presentation and communication situations, from the board room to the conference stage. She reveals how the body affects our communication and thought patterns and how to align these consistently for maximum success. Featuring practical exercises, she shows you how to develop presence and become more intuitive, so you can navigate challenging communication situations with optimal results. You worked hard to earn your title. Now it’s time to play the part.

This book is about body language: signals we send and receive, messages we transmit and decipher, and 'statements' we make about ourselves nonverbally. Body language is the most primitive system of communication that we share with other species in the animal kingdom. We also use it in the board room and the salesroom to great or little effect. It is the language that we all speak regardless of background or upbringing. It is in our 'DNA': it is a part of our human nature, the very stuff of communication. In this book we seek to clarify a few issues. Firstly, we pose and answer the question what does it entail to communicate via body language. Secondly, we deal with the issues of how body language can be used and, regrettably, sometimes abused, to communicate. There is much confusion (and dare we say nonsense) about how to interpret nonverbal signals. Finally, we choose to concentrate on practical applications of these facts and observations to the world of work and business. Body language is important at work from the selection interview to the farewell speech. Nonverbal communication is also the essence of political propaganda, PR, marketing and advertising, and understanding of how these silent signals work can be a crucial asset to business as well as to consumers' education. This book will give you practical tips and advice about how to become better and more successful in business by reading and displaying the right body language.

The Secret Language of Business reveals the secrets of body language and nonverbal communication. Successful professionals need more than just good communication skills, you also need the ability to interpret the nonverbal signals that everyone displays. You’ll learn how to master and manipulate your own body language, read the body language of others, and influence people through your new skills and perception. No matter what business you’re in, this is a valuable guide to achieving more in life and business.

This lively and engaging text introduces readers to the core interpersonal and organizational skills needed to effectively collaborate on group projects in the classroom and the workplace. Group projects are critical in preparing students for the realities of today’s workplace, but many college students despise group work—often because they have not been prepared with the necessary skills to effectively collaborate. This guide teaches core collaboration skills such as active listening, interviewing, empathy, and conflict resolution. It examines the research and theory behind these skills, and provides tangible ways to practice these skills both alone and in groups. This guide can be used a supplementary text for any courses involving group projects, and will also be of interest to professionals in communication, business, and many other fields.

Are you “leadership material?” More importantly, do others perceive you to be? Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a noted expert on workplace power and influence, shows you how to identify and embody the Executive Presence (EP) that you need to succeed. You can have the experience and qualifications of a leader, but without executive presence, you won't advance. EP is an amalgam of qualities that true leaders exude, a presence that telegraphs you're in charge or deserve to be. Articulating those qualities isn't easy, however. Based on a nationwide survey of college graduates working across a range of sectors and occupations, Sylvia Hewlett and the Center for Talent Innovation discovered that EP is a dynamic, cohesive mix of appearance, communication, and gravitas. While these elements are not equal, to have true EP, you must know how to use all of them to your advantage. Filled with eye-opening insights, analysis, and practical advice for both men and women, mixed with illustrative examples from executives learning to use the EP, Executive Presence will help you make the leap from working like an executive to feeling like an executive.

Book Description: Unlock the power of effective communication with "Communication for Professionals," the second instalment in the Business Professionalism series by Anath Lee Wales. This essential guide is designed to elevate your communication skills, providing you with the tools needed to thrive in the modern business world. In this comprehensive book, you'll explore: Introduction to Business Communication: Learn the foundational concepts, including Encoder/Decoder Responsibilities, Medium vs. Channel, Barriers to Communication, Strategies for Overcoming Barriers, and the dynamics of Verbal vs. Non-verbal Communication. Structuring Business Communication: Understand the structure and lines of communication within an organization, define your message, analyze your audience, and learn how to effectively structure your communication. Developing a Business Writing Style: Discover the roles of written communication, characteristics of good written communication, and strategies to develop an effective writing style. Types of Business Writing: Master various business writing formats, including Business Letters, Memos, Reports, Emails, and Online Communication Etiquette, ensuring you can handle any writing scenario with confidence. Writing for Special Circumstances: Gain insights into tactful writing, delivering bad news, and crafting persuasive messages tailored to specific contexts. Developing Oral Communication Skills: Enhance your face-to-face interactions with guidelines for effective oral communication, speech delivery, and active listening. Doing Business on the Telephone: Learn the nuances of telephone etiquette, handling difficult callers, and leading effective business conversations over the phone. Non-verbal Communication: Understand the importance of body language, physical contact, and presenting a professional image in business settings. Proxemics: Explore the impact of space, distance, territoriality, crowding, and privacy on business communication. Developing Effective Presentation Skills: Prepare for public speaking with tips on managing presentation anxiety, using visual aids, and leveraging technology for impactful presentations. Conflict and Disagreement in Business Communication: Learn about conflict resolution values and styles, and strategies for managing cross-cultural communication challenges. "Communication for Professionals" is your definitive guide to mastering the art of business communication. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this book provides the essential knowledge and skills to communicate effectively and confidently in any professional setting.

Would you like to be able to read anyone and to know what they are really thinking? Would you like to skyrocket your business, personal and intimate life? With over 140 specially shot images this book is NOT just another body language book. Using the science of body language and (c)POWER2MIND technology, this will have you mastering this skill in no time at all. This book will show you not only how to read body language but also how to understand, persuade and influence people. This will massively transform all areas of your life. ★ The book includes the bonus transformational (c)Rapid Learning Accelerator Audio to download to accelerate your understanding. YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO ✓ Use 7 powerful principles to decipher any nonverbal patterns of behaviour ✓ Uncover the hidden truth of getting anyone to like you. ✓ Effectively read anyone, anytime, anywhere and in any situation. ✓ Easily master the secrets to nonverbal, persuasion and influence. ✓ Successfully skyrocket your communication skills in your business, personal and intimate life. ✓ Intuitively decode the different personality types and how to hack into them. ✓ Powerfully use body language to accelerate your sales for success. ✓ Profitably read clients within the professions to accelerate and boost your fees. ✓ Develop a deep connection with patients to build trust and empathy. Also ✓ Discover the real secrets to the body language of attraction and seduction to find your ideal partner. And a lot more... TWO BOOKS IN ONE In Part 1, you will learn how to decipher body language and nonverbal communication to gain a deep understanding of people and their thoughts. Learn the secret principles that are very powerful but seldom revealed. In Part 2 you will learn how to use body language and nonverbal communication to get what you want with anyone, anytime, anywhere and in any situation. As the unconscious holds the real key to success and governs over 95% of what we do, included with the book is a bonus proprietary rapid learning accelerator audio program. This will help program your mind on a fast track to success. Are you ready to master this...?

This book is a call to action. We spend about eighty percent of our day at work, the rest is at home. If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take that negativity home with us and vice versa. It is of paramount importance that we create healthy environments in the spaces that most affect our lives by giving of our best and receiving the like in return. The 5 Chairs is a powerful and systematic method which helps us master our own behaviours and manage the behaviours of others. To be a good leader is to contribute to the success and happiness of everyone, at work and at home, on a conscious level. The 5 Chairs offer 5 Choices. Which will you choose?"One of the most practical books on emotional intelligence that I have ever read."Richard Barrett, Chairman and Founder of the Barrett Values Centre."Louise's work is for people with the intelligence and humility to believe that in life one can always improve, one can try to understand before judging and one can listen to other people's convictions no matter how diverse. In an increasingly multicultural, globalised world where managing diversity is key to success, Louise's guidelines should be a moral obligation."Franco Moscetti CEO, Axel Glocal Business, previously CEO of Amplifon Ltd"The 5 Chair experience is powerful. After reading the book you feel more equipped, excited even, to manage your daily behaviours and conversations in a completely new way, both at work and at home. It's a real game changer."David Trickey CEO at TCO International and Partner at Viral Change TM"Louise's groundbreaking book is for anyone who is interested in bringing more empathy, emotional intelligence and consciousness into their career (and into their daily life). The examples in this insightful book are practical and easy to integrate, and it's a must-read for anyone who wants to be an inspiring and more effective Leader."Ellen Looyen, Bestselling Author, "Branded for Life!"