Learn 7 Body Language Secrets From Experts

The greatest internet experts share a secret: they know the power of presence through body language.

• Tim Ferris - productivity guru • Chris Gilbo - author and entrepreneur • Marie Forleo - creator of Rich Happy Hot B School

Experts don't just teach awesome material—they know how to teach it effectively using body language tricks.

Seven body language secrets that experts use to reach and engage their audience.

Tim Ferris uses expressive hand gestures as his body language power move.

In his 16-minute TED Talk on smashing fear, Tim used over 47 hand gestures.

• Visible hands increase trust in you • Hand gestures improve retention of your material compared to verbal explanations alone

Use your hands to make an impact and help people remember what you have to say.

Marie Forleo's signature move is the steeple—pressing your fingers together to form a point.

The steeple is the universal gesture for wisdom and confidence.

• Shows your hands more (reinforcing tip one) • Increases your credibility with the audience

Use the steeple to increase your credibility.

Ramit Sethi uses the eyebrow raise as his classic body language move in interviews and videos.

The eyebrow raise is the universal non-verbal gesture for 'pay attention.'

• Raises eyebrows to call attention to the face • Cues viewers to pay attention to what comes next • Keeps viewers engaged and interested

Use the eyebrow raise to get attention.

Danielle LaPorte slightly leans in on certain points as if about to tell you a secret.

The lean in has a potent effect that draws you into her words and makes you feel part of her sacred circle.

• Makes her appear warm and relatable • Creates an authentic connection with viewers

Lean in when you want to share something special.

Derek Halpern, founder of Social Triggers, is a master of facial expressiveness.

Facial expressiveness means using lots of movement and different facial gestures.

People who have an expressive face are seen as more likable and more charismatic.

Use facial expressions to be more memorable.

Chris Carr, star of Crazy Sexy Cancer, uses the head tilt as her signature body language move.

The head tilt is the universal gesture for 'I'm listening.'

• Makes her relatable, warm, and charismatic • Signals viewers that she values their input • Contributes to her high engagement levels

Tilt your head to increase your charisma.

Chris Gilbo is a master of movement on stage, moving from position to position during his TED Talk on fear and permission.

Research shows that our eyes gravitate towards an object in motion.

• Keeps audience brains focused on the speaker • Enables viewers to pay attention for longer periods • Makes the speaker more engaging and memorable

Use movement to increase your presence.

• Expressive hand gestures • The steeple gesture • The eyebrow raise • The lean in • Facial expressiveness • The head tilt • Strategic movement

Use these seven power body language moves to increase your presence.

These techniques come from successful internet icons like Tim Ferris, Chris Gilbo, Marie Forleo, Ramit Sethi, Danielle LaPorte, Derek Halpern, and Chris Carr.

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