Improve Your Non-verbal Communication

Whether you are attending a networking event, pitching investors for funding, or meeting your future mother-in-law for the first time your non-verbal communication will speak volumes. You will certainly want to understand the importance of body language when forming first impressions. It’s been proposed that it only takes 7 seconds to make a great first impression. A lot of the things that influence and signal a great first impression during these 7 seconds are your non-verbal cues.
Non-verbal communication has been in practice for thousands of years and will likely never be fully replaced by the spoken word. Body language can be used to convey a message by itself or support what’s being said verbally. Both in business and in life, you will need to have the skills to communicate effectively.
These non-verbal signals can become magnified during networking events and include:

• A firm handshake and eye-contact when introducing yourself.
  
• An open and inviting posture.
  
• Dressing in the appropriate attire.
  
• Nodding in agreement.
  

If you struggle to communicate effectively and feel that your message is sometimes misinterpreted or ignored altogether, take a closer look in the mirror. Being conscious of your body language during conversation will certainly impact your meetings, speeches, and especially networking events. If you want to improve your non-verbal communication, try implementing these tips from GetVoIP to become a better networker.