They have very specific meanings that most of us understand immediately when we see them. In a sense it’ very natural for us to gesture.” There are always going to be times when a pantomime can deliver visual information that speaking cannot do so easily across the room, such as, like ‘It’s way hot in here’ or ‘That food smells or tastes great.’” Gestures can also help you access the information in your own brain that you want to communicate to others, he said. “I Gesture model Meg Lanzarone (Photo: Patrick Gannon) We talk a lot about gestures here—how you can use them to convey a powerful message , how some speakers use them to create a dynamic impression , how they can help you find the right words , and how they can help your audience understand your message . So it might be helpful for you to hear that scientists think at least some of those gestures head to the same place in your brain that processes spoken words .

Today, the tools for sharing what's happening, live and in real time, are right in your mobile phone or laptop. Who stands where: At a TEDx event in New York focused one education, speaker Jeff Jarvis told his listeners, "You should be up here." He was speaking to the audience's expertise, but many speakers also are moving into the audience to hold listeners' attention, make a stronger connection and provide some visual variety. Speakers who address audiences with "just between us in this room" remarks, beware. And for how long: The instant gratification, speed and variety

The Olympic Games shows us young people giving their best, and if they lose, they know how to congratulate the winners, and quickly return to the “C Zone” to visualize their victory next time. are you visualizing your next victory? I have a friend who always turns to the sports page firstbecause he is inspired by people’s accomplishments; the the front page and the rest of the news is often about failures and violence. A heavy dose of “what is wrong with the world.”