Using Body Language The Better Speaker Series 279 Three Categories of Body Language Facial Expressions Gestures Whole Body Movement 1 Facial Expressions A key to the meaning behind a message. 2 Facial Expressions Eye Contact Give the impression of personal contact to everyone in the audience. 3 Gestures Three Types of Gestures Conventional Descriptive Emotional 4 Whole Body Movement Stance Relaxed and balanced Vary your speaking position 5 Practice Mirror Video Recording Family and Friends 6 Conclusion "The language of the body is the key that can unlock the soul.” – Konstantin Stanislavsky, developed the method theory of acting 7