by Kathy O'Brien | Apr 9, 2026 | Executive Body Language, Executive Communication, Executive Presence, Presentation Skills
We all know body language is a powerful tool for communicating. When you stand and present, you have many elements at your disposal – your posture, movement, gestures. But what about when you’re seated? People often ask how they can use deliberate body language while...
by Kathy O'Brien | Apr 9, 2026 | Executive Body Language, Executive Communication
If you struggle to use eye contact effectively, you’re in good company. Some people feel direct eye contact is aggressive. You may have cultural associations that suggest one is not allowed to meet the eyes of a different gender or a more senior leader. Maybe you...
by Kathy O'Brien | Feb 27, 2026 | Executive Body Language, Executive Presence
People often ask how they can use deliberate body language while seated. They want to contribute to meetings with presence and conviction yet feel limited by the seated position and struggle to ‘own the space’ when trapped in a chair, behind a boardroom table,...
