Develop powerful body language habits, build executive presence, learn to read others’ body language, and break unhelpful habits that hold you back.
This course is for:
- Professionals who want to present themselves more confidently and intentionally in the workplace
- Managers and leaders who want to project authority, credibility and trust
- Individual contributors who want to build a strong presence that clearly signals competence
- Anyone who wants to read nonverbal cues and understand what others are really communicating
- Professionals who lead presentations, meetings, or high-stakes conversations and want their body language working for them, not against them
- Those who want to brush up on their presence and communication skills in the age of AI
What you'll get:
- 30+ minutes of instructional video content, broken into digestible lessons
- A workbook with additional exercises and examples
- Access to watch and read at your own pace
- Certificate of completion issued automatically upon completion of course
Through this course, you will:
- Understand why non-verbal communication plays such a powerful role in how you're perceived at work
- Learn proven, hands-on techniques to project confidence, capability and credibility in any setting
- Master strategies to manage anxiety and nervous habits so they never undermine your message
- Get clear, practical guidance on how to stand, sit, and carry your body to communicate status and presence
- Develop the ability to read your audience’s non-verbal cues and adapt your communication in real time
- Learn techniques that make you stand out in the workplace in the age of AI
Why choose Smarter by CNBC Make It:
Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from a seasoned expert with extensive and diverse experience in communication.
Actionable Insights: This course will teach you how to master your nonverbal communication to improve your workplace communication, with practical, easy to follow steps to help you get started right away.
Comprehensive Curriculum: This course will provide a broad overview of body language and non-verbal presence. We’ll guide you through step-by-step, easy to understand advice on how to carry yourself and what to avoid doing, to have an executive presence at work.
Your Instructor:
Matt Abrahams
Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. A sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant, he has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, and also consults for the United Nations’ Secretary General’s Strategic Planning and Communication Office.
Matt hosts the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast and authored Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot and Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting.
Course Curriculum
- What Is Body Language (2:21)
- Workbook: Master Your Body Language
- Projecting Power And Status (5:12)
- Gesturing & Hand Placement (2:09)
- Facial Expressions & Eye Contact (3:16)
- Techniques For Impactful Body Language (5:02)
- Analyzing Your Own Nonverbal Communication (2:42)
- How To Read Nonverbal Cues (4:50)
- Managing Physical Signs Of Anxiety (3:49)
- Foundations Of Executive Presence (1:33)
- Final Thoughts: Adapting Your Communication Style (1:58)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smarter by CNBC Make It a subscription?
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How many times can I take a Smarter course?
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