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Effective Gesturing

Guest post by: Gail Travers

Article Overview: Effective gesturing can create dynamic images such as smiling, eye contact or an open palm wave. Your shoulders need to be squared with your feet firmly planted on the floor. Your walk needs to be purposeful and it needs to exude confidence but it cannot be arrogant. The ultimate goal is to deliver the message by connecting and moving the audience on both an emotional and intellectual level. The most vital component of excellent speaking is the energy behind it. The voice can be used to be indignant, wistful or pulsating. By adjusting the emotional texture of your voice, it will strengthen your speech as well as reinforce your physical gestures to increase your effectiveness.

Effective Gesturing

Gail Travers is a sought after international coach and consultant for professionals seeking better results in delivering high impact, engaging and persuasive speeches. With over 10 years of experience as a sales and presentation coach in Seattle, New York and Toronto, Gail's unique methodology is a system that identifies the principles and fundamental truths that combines advanced training in public speaking with acting techniques for highly effective presentations. Gail's approach to public speaking recognizes, hones and incorporates each person's individual personality and strengths by using her finely tuned perception and understanding. Gail then transforms those qualities into the ultimate connection with the audience. Utilizing acting techniques such as body language and vocal training, Gail will help you deliver a powerful and engaging performance. Gail has been a national corporate trainer and coach with a six sigma certification and has 10 years experience in business management and sales with Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and Canada. She ranked #1 in product growth in the nation and has consistently placed in the Top 5% of the national sales force for over a decade. Having had the lead role in the film, "The Pianist" which was accepted at the Cannes Film Festival, Gail was also chosen by Oprah to work on the Harpo Studio's promotional campaign. She earned her Bachelors of Commerce degree at Concordia University and is a graduate of Ryerson University in Film and has completed her Post Graduate studies at Humber College in Comic Script Writing.

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