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Body Language at Work: Read People & Project Authority
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(1,338 ratings)
5,105 students

Body Language at Work: Read People & Project Authority

Read the room, spot what people aren't saying, and project the kind of presence that gets you taken seriously.
Created byJimmy Naraine • Official Udemy Partner, Jimmy Naraine Support
Last updated 5/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Read posture, eye contact, and hand signals to understand what someone is actually thinking
  • Spot the body language shifts that signal a meeting is turning against you, before the words catch up
  • Project the kind of presence that gets you taken seriously in client meetings, negotiations, and leadership conversations
  • Identify common body language mistakes that quietly undermine credibility, and fix them in your own posture
  • Detect when someone is uncomfortable, dishonest, or hiding something, using grounded signals rather than pop-psychology myths
  • Use space, distance, and positioning deliberately in business situations
  • Adapt your body language to different cultures and contexts without losing authenticity
  • Build presence on video calls and in remote meetings where most body language signals are stripped away

Course content

4 sections • 36 lectures • 2h 20m total length

  • Introduction, Objectives & Best Practices4:29

    Welcome to this body language course! In this video, I will explain exactly what's about to happen.

    PDF Summaries Added.

  • 400,000+ Students & 85,000+ 5* Reviews Milestone: THANK YOU SO MUCH1:58

    Celebrate reaching 400,000 students and over 80,005 star ratings. Thank you for trusting this body language in business content and providing feedback to shape future courses.

  • I have a small Challenge for You2:08

    Please, go ahead and take on this little challenge. It will take you only a few minutes, but thanks to it, you will be able to see your progress.

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  • Quick Heads Up about Udemy's System0:41

    Just a quick heads up so you don't get surprised.

  • Why CONTEXT is so Important when Analysing the Body Language of Others3:27

    Learn why having the right context is crucial.


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  • The important of the right Posture3:22

    Your posture is the foundation of your body language and in this video, I will share how to improve it.

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  • Open vs. Closed Position3:30

    Learn why it's so important to embrace the open position.

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  • Digital Body Language: the DOs and DONTs4:16

    In today's world, online video gatherings have become the norm. In this video, I will show you how to adopt powerful body language in the digital space.

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  • The Power of Movement - One of the Most Important Body Language Principles8:59

    If you implement this principle YOU WILL feel more comfortable in your body, there is ZERO doubt about it.

    PDF Summaries Added.

  • November 2022 (Black Friday) EXTRAS1:04

    Experience bonus body language material filmed in Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, and Madeira. The lecture previews upcoming discourse lectures and reminds learners to read educational emails to stay updated.

  • How To Break Eye Contact in Intense Business Situation & Negotiation3:50

    Learn how to break eye contact strategically during negotiations to stay neutral, avoid submission or aggression, and practice side glances to manage dominant people.

  • Optional: Why I Choose Exotic Locations to Make Videos for You? (FAQ)1:35

    One of the most common questions I get is: "Hey Jimmy, why do you get out of your way to travel to faraway locations with your video crew? Isn't it easier to simply film in a home studio??"

    Well, it all has to do with maximizing the course value. In this short video, I'm elaborating on why I choose the harder route.

Requirements

  • No prior experience with body language or psychology needed

Description

In any meeting, two conversations are happening — the one out loud, and the one in the body language.

Most professionals only track one of them. They miss when the room turns against an idea, when a deal goes cold three minutes before the words catch up, when a hire is bluffing through an interview. They also miss what their own body is broadcasting to everyone else.

This course teaches you to read both conversations, and to control the one you're sending.

Why learn from Jimmy Naraine:

  • Udemy Instructor Partner teaching since 2013, with 123,000+ verified TOP reviews

  • 505,000+ students from 194 countries enrolled in Jimmy's courses

  • Delivered corporate training for Chemours, Westpac, HARMAN, Lion, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Wipro, Cognizant, Airtel, and other multi-billion dollar companies

  • Former Goldman Sachs and Allianz employee turned location-independent entrepreneur, with 13 years of full-time work across nearly 100 countries

  • Featured in Entrepreneur, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, The Economic Times, FoxNews, EL PAIS, TRT World, and Business Insider

  • 3-time TEDx speaker; keynote speaker at DNX Global, Afest, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, MindvalleyU, and Digital|K

  • Mindvalley Author, co-created an educational program with Mindvalley CEO and NYT bestselling author Vishen Lakhiani

  • Winner of the first Udemy Innovation Award

  • Stress-tests what he teaches in extreme environments: climbed a 7,000m mountain, completed a full Ironman, swam in Antarctica, did fight camps with world champions, became fluent in 5 languages

What people are saying about Jimmy's work:

"Jimmy's talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100+ main stage speakers at my event, Mindvalley University, and got a 60-second standing ovation."

— Vishen Lakhiani, Founder of Mindvalley, NYT bestselling author

"I've been watching Jimmy's videos for 7 years. When I was considering going on BBC show Dragon's Den he convinced me to do it, which in turn took my company to the next level. Jimmy is a person I would recommend to run a powerful team training."

— Alex Buzaianu, Entrepreneur who secured Dragon's Den investment in a pitch generating over 1 million views

What you'll get from this course:

You'll learn how to read posture, eye contact, hand and arm signals, micro-expressions, and the spatial cues that quietly run every business interaction.

You'll also rebuild how you carry yourself, so what you project lines up with what you actually want to say.

The frameworks are practical, the examples are from real business contexts, and the techniques work whether you're in a boardroom, on a sales call, or sitting across from someone whose body language you need to figure out fast.

Who this course is for:

  • Professionals in client-facing, sales, leadership, or negotiation roles whose work depends on reading people accurately
  • Managers who want to project authority without overplaying it
  • Anyone preparing for high-stakes meetings, interviews, or pitches where reading the room matters
  • Professionals returning to in-person work after years of remote, who feel rusty on physical presence
  • Anyone who knows their content is solid but suspects their delivery is undercutting their credibility

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