We speak with our vocal chords yet we communicate with our entire bodies.
Studies show that a staggering 93 per cent of communication is non-verbal, so why is a vast majority of training in our industry language-centric? I’m sure you’ll agree, this seems very disproportionate.
Don’t get me wrong, honing your scripts and dialogues is extremely important, but you must also consider the psychological, physical and paralinguistic aspects of what you do.
Body language is instinctive, so mastering how to use it to your advantage could lead to you becoming a legend of the lounge room.
Here are my top 10 tips for improving your non-verbal communication:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Douglas Driscoll
Douglas Driscoll is CEO of Starr Partners, and was named Industry Thought Leader of the Year at the Real Estate Business Awards 2016. Originally from the UK, Douglas is widely regarded as one of the industry’s preeminent thought leaders, and is lauded for his dynamic and pioneering approach.