HARD TO BE A CLOWN WHEN YOU’RE WEARING A FROWN

Humor is so helpful in relaxing your audience. Check your facial expressions. Does it show a frown? Your attitude really can be heard in your voice. So often, we wear what we feel on our face although we are not doin a face to face presentation.

DO YOUR EYES LOOK SLEEPY, ARE YOU YAWNING?

That’s right the fatique in your face can be reflected in the energy of your voice.

So get a small mirror and place it where you can see it near your computer during  your next webinar or teleseminar.

Do you have any other ways that a mirror can help?

If, for example, I am teaching folks how to blog for the first time, pointing my finger at them and telling them they will not make it unless they work at it for a while may be the truth. But it may also be what can shut them down. Their brain cells may actually get sluggish and not take in the content I am delivering.

What Some Folks Think You Are Saying When You Point Your Finger At Them

Body language expert, Patti A Wood feels that it when you point at your audience it is like shooting at them. Yet it is used often for different reasons. Read her excellent article.

There are also culturally different interpretations of finger pointing. In China for example, it may be considered offensive. 

Personally, If I point a finger at someone in my audience I am careful to do it with affirmation. In other words, I may say “You will not fail” or “You have the potential for greatness”. But overall, it is a tricky gesture to use and should be avoided unless you are totally aware of what you are saying and the expected response you want to have.Overall, I like to use open-handed gestures to stay on the safe side when speaking live to an audience. Hence, I try to know my audience ahead of time.

Why Should You Care As Internet Marketers?

Many internet marketers may not maintain lasting relationships with clients when they point their fingers at them during presentations. Some folks just don’t like it. It is my opinion that it can harm the presence and connection you want with your audience.

What do you think?