We’re told that using body language while speaking and presenting can be a very powerful way of helping to get your message across to your audience but is this really the case?
Look at the following photos:
Do these photos of Reuben Margolin’s expressive gestures and facial expressions make you want to know more about his speech topic?
Yes, most it most certainly does. When I watch someone who is both verbally and physically animated I feel the desire to be engaged in the topic. If I want to see a animatronic I will go to the Hall of Presidents at Disney.
I also tend to lean to being very animated when I speak publically, while it may not improve my public speaking it is who I am and some seem to enjoy it.