In the world of body language, there is an often quoted statistical analysis conducted by Professor Mehrabian which found that only 7 percent of what we communicate is verbal, whereas the remaining 93 percent is non-verbal.

Of that non-verbal portion, body language comprised 55 percent, while tone-of-voice made up the remaining 38.

If true, that’s a pretty bonkers result.

That’s effectively saying that the actual words coming out of your mouth make up less than 10% of the meaning being conveyed.

Unfortunately, this study has been debunked and the importance of your words do matter (surprise, surprise), but that’s not to say that your body language and vocal tonality aren’t important.

They just aren’t quite as important as Mehrabian would have you believe.

With that said, much of how we communicate is in fact non-verbal. Which is problematic for many of us who never stop to consciously analyze what we’re doing with our body and why.

Whether it’s in the boardroom, the coffee shop on a date, or at home with a significant other, one thing remains clear: Presentation matters.

So with that in mind, let’s dive into Part One of the Body Language Masterclass and learn some simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively.