Body language and non-verbal communication

How to better understand yourself and others thanks to the psychology and neuroscience of body language

Stefano Calicchio

• Publisher: Stefano Calicchio
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN: 9791222499857
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Business

What is body language and how does it work? Do you know that your facial expressions and physical attitude can reveal a lot about you and your non-verbal communication? In a world where verbal communication seems to be increasingly important, body language plays a key role in our daily lives and in our relationships with others. In this guide, based on recent findings in neuroscience and social psychology, you will discover how to interpret body language to better understand yourself and others. Through a series of practical examples and exercises, you will learn how to decode non-verbal signals, recognise the emotions of others and communicate more effectively. Here are some of the benefits you will gain from reading this book: - You will better understand body language and how it can affect your communication with others.
- You will learn to recognise the emotions of others and respond appropriately.
You will improve your mastery of body language, developing a greater awareness of your facial expressions and posture.
- You will acquire techniques and practical exercises to develop emotional intelligence and knowledge of body language.
- You will be able to use this knowledge to improve your interpersonal relationships and your daily life. Whether you are a student, a professional, a parent or simply someone curious to learn more about body language and non-verbal communication, this book will take you by the hand and provide you with insights, insights and a solid understanding of the neuroscientific basis of body language. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the power of non-verbal communication and improve your life!

Table of contents

• Cover
• BODY LANGUAGE AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
• Table of contents
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Introduction to body language and neuroscience
• The role of body language in communication
• The neuroscientific basis of non-verbal communication
• Why it is important to understand body language
• Chapter 2: Decoding non-verbal signals
• Facial expressions and the limbic system
• Posture and the interpretation of body language
• Gestures and movements: the hidden meaning behind hands and feet
• Chapter 3: Emotions and Body Language
• The neuroscientific basis of emotions and their link with body language
• Recognising and interpreting emotions through body language
• Managing and regulating one's emotions through body language
• Chapter 4: The Language of the Body in Interpersonal Relations
• The importance of non-verbal communication in relationships
• Building trust through body language
• The handshake in non-verbal language
• Conflict management through body language
• Chapter 5: Improving Body Language Awareness and Mastery
• Developing emotional intelligence and body language awareness
• Techniques to improve mastery of body language
• The importance of feedback and practice in perfecting body language
• Chapter 6: The Language of the Body in the World of Work
• The importance of body language in professional communication
• Body language in presentations and meetings
• Body language in leadership
• Chapter 7: Body language online and in distance communication
• Body language in digital communication
• Body language in video conferences
• Emoji and other online non-verbal communication tools
• Developing empathy and understanding in long-distance communication
• Chapter 8: Personal growth through body language awareness
• Self-evaluation of one's body language
• Developing greater self-awareness through psychology
• Setting goals for personal growth
• Practice and monitor progress
• Chapter 9: The most common body language gestures and their interpretation
• Conclusion
• Self-assessment test
• Solutions