Body Language & NonVerbal Communication for Leaders/Managers

Name: Body Language & NonVerbal Communication for Leaders/Managers
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Leaders and Managers: Build trust and authority by learning the nuances of posture, facial expressions, and gestures.

Created byAndy Edwards

Last updated 11/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand why Body Language and Non Verbal Communication is so important.
Identify subtle gestures, movements, and facial expressions to better understand others.
Recognise when WE can use posture, and other non-verbal signals to build trust and authority.
Read others' true intentions, feelings, and thoughts to better serve their needs.
Try out and record the effects of Body Language/Facial Expressions on your team.

Course content

6 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 1m total length

Introduction - the foundations3:28
Understand the importance of non-verbal communication in Leadership
Building self awareness in Body Language3:02
Become aware of how YOU come across... bring your body language into consciousness.
Reading body language to build empathy2:51
Empathy enables leaders to understand their team members’ unspoken needs and emotions, which promotes deeper trust. Learn how this works.
Identifying cultural differences in Body Language2:44
Identify and recognise cultural variations to help prevent unintentional misunderstandings.

The Role of Posture in Projecting Confidence and Authority3:11
Learn how, by adopting an open, expansive posture, you can project confidence and create an impression of strength and competence.
Conveying Authority Through Posture and Movement3:03
When you confidently use your space, this signals authority and shows others that you feel at ease.
Presence in Virtual Communication2:50
Virtual communication robs us of many elements of body language and non-verbal signals. Learn how to enhance your presence on line.
Posture for Encouraging Openness and Trust2:48
When you learn to maintain an open stance, this signals respect for others' opinions - and creates a psychologically safe space.

The Power of Facial Expressions in Leadership3:49
Understand why facial expressions are one of the most powerful tools a leader has to convey emotions, intentions, and reactions.
Building Empathy and Connection Through Eye Contact2:40
When used correctly, appropriate eye contact conveys interest, connection and attentiveness. Here are some tips and hints on best practice eye contact.
Using Facial Expressions to Ensure a Positive Environment3:04
Understand the impact (positive AND negative) of facial expressions - and how you can affect others' moods.

The Power of Gestures in Communication3:22
Learn how gestures can be used as 'illustrators' to your verbal messages - enhancing clarity and understanding.
Avoiding Distracting or Negative Gestures2:43
Leaders who are aware of the impact of their gestures can avoid misunderstandings and maintain a professional, focused presence.
Leveraging Body Movement to Engage and Influence3:00
Learn how movement, when done intentionally, can underscore a leader’s points, create engagement, and establish authority.
Synchronizing Gestures with Verbal Communication2:51
By practicing synchronization, leaders can appear more fluent, creating enhanced engagement and retention.

Creating Cohesion Between Verbal and Non-Verbal Cues3:21
Leaders who are aware of their non-verbal tendencies can better match their body language and tone with their intended message.
Enhancing Communication through Active Listening2:34
For leaders, active listening builds trust, opens up communication, and demonstrates respect, making it a critical element of strong leadership.
Building Trust through Transparent Non-Verbal Communication3:01
Learn about 'Congruence' - one of the most critical aspects of transparent non-verbal communication.
ENHANCING LEADERSHIP THROUGH NON-VERBAL MASTERY2:40
By implementing these techniques, you’ll enhance your influence, project a more cohesive and trustworthy image, and lead in a way that resonates deeply with those around you.

Requirements

An interest in other people and how we all communicate

Description

True leadership is about understanding, engaging, and inspiring others. To achieve this, mastering non-verbal communication is a fundamental skill.

A significant element of communication lies not in what we say - but in how we act. For those attuned to it, the subtleties of body language reveal what others are truly thinking or feeling. At the same time, our own body language can project authority, build trust, and enhance our verbal messages.

Most non-verbal cues, such as posture, gestures, movements, and facial expressions, are unconscious, making them more truthful and revealing than words alone.

For leaders, managers, and anyone in a position of influence, understanding this nuanced form of communication is essential. It not only deepens your insight into others, but also ensures your own messages are clear, trustworthy, and impactful.

By the end of the course, you will be able to use your new skills to build trust, demonstrate authority and influence, uncover hidden concerns, ask appropriate questions, and become an even more highly effective leader or manager.

This course covers:

The importance of body language
Building self-awareness
Cultural differences
The role of posture
How eye contact works
Facial expressions
Gestures and body movements
How to align body language
Active listening
Transparency of intention

Along with suggested exercises and applications to gauge your own progress.

Who this course is for:

Leaders and managers who wish to enhance their impact, trustworthiness, and influence within their teams

Body Language & NonVerbal Communication for Leaders/Managers

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Course content

INTRODUCTION TO BODY LANGUAGE BASICS4 lectures • 12min

UNDERSTANDING AND MASTERING POSTURE AND PRESENCE4 lectures • 12min

FACIAL EXPRESSIONS (AND MICRO-EXPRESSIONS)3 lectures • 10min

GESTURES AND PHYSICAL MOVEMENTS4 lectures • 12min

INTEGRATING NON-VERBAL AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION4 lectures • 12min

AND FINALLY...2 lectures • 5min

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