Wander with Purpose

marc
Often trainers move around their space without much thought of where to move and why. Rather than this restless wandering, we should wander with purpose. We should be somewhere because we choose it, not because we want to fill the space. We should move somewhere because it adds to the message, not because we don’t know where to stand. Position and poise should be used to build impact. It is part of our non-verbal arsenal which complements the vocals and helps to attract and maintain the attention of the group.  Some things to consider…
  • Move forward to apply pressure, move back to release pressure;
  • Use proximity to the participants to demand their attention;
  • Tell emotional stories from the left side of the room and tell jokes from the right; (don't ask me why this works, but it does!)
  • Try to bring some theatre to your training and purpose to your movements. This could be the polish that your presentation needs.
So next time you prepare for a presentation, give some thought to how you can improve the delivery with some deliberate movement and carefully selected positioning. And try wandering with purpose! Marc Ratcliffe CEO, MRWED Group Follow Me on twitter: @MRWED_CEO