Episode 92
Leadership Essentials: Body Language
SUMMARY SECTION
Your body speaks before you do. Research shows that up to 93% of communication is non-verbal, meaning how you carry yourself can inspire confidence or trigger doubt.
In this episode of The Lonely Leader Podcast, James Rule explores the leadership essential of body language. He highlights how the way you stand, gesture, and compose yourself directly influences trust and performance.
From Roger Federer’s composure on the tennis court, to Winston Churchill’s physical presence during the Blitz, this episode reveals how the world’s most effective leaders use body language to inspire and lead.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Practical strategies to improve your own body language
How to project confidence even under pressure
Use your posture and presence to build trust
Harness your body language to boost resilience and performance
Whether you’re leading a team meeting, delivering a keynote, or navigating a crisis, your body language can be your greatest leadership asset or your biggest liability.
ABOUT THE HOST
James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.
His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.
As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance.
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CONNECT & CONTACT
Website www.thelonelyleader.co.uk
Email: hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk
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