It’s a very important question.
You could be doing it – and have NO idea.
Most people don’t.
They do it in meetings, at their desk, in interviews, even on stage!
It’s really not a good thing.
I had a client who did it at the beginning of his media training with me yesterday… and with my help, he stopped. You can too.
Do YOU touch your face? At work, in meetings, during interviews or on stage? You shouldn’t.
Not only is it gross because you’re transferring bacteria, allergens and viruses to your face — but it’s also a dead giveaway that you’re uncomfortable with the situation.
When you rub your face, you’re calming yourself down because there are nerve endings there. Giving yourself a good temple rub in the bathroom is okay… but don’t do it in public IF you care what others think.
People absorb all the things you do PHYSICALLY while you’re speaking to them. They take that in as content. Not just what you SAY.
If you don’t really care what people think of you – then rub away. If you’re in sales, have a leadership role, looking to move up or own a company… you DO care… and it’s definitely something to work on.
This is why I record my clients on video. Sometimes they have no idea what they look like while they’re talking until they see what I shoot. It’s much easier to fix issues when you’re aware of them.
Try shooting video of yourself.
Positive body language could definitely help you become a more effective leader.
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