public speaking as a social threat. The amygdala triggers a fight-or-flight response, increasing anxiety, heart rate, and tension. When presenting in English (a second language), the brain works harder: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation — increasing cognitive load.
for just 2 minutes can change your hormones: Increases testosterone (confidence hormone) Decreases cortisol (stress hormone) The power of posture and mindset Amy Cuddy’s research This is known as Power Posing — expanding your body posture signals dominance and calm to your brain. Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are | Amy Cuddy | TED Amy Cuddy: Power Poses
Open body posture: More breath, calmer delivery, more expressive tone. If your body feels safe, your brain feels safe → more fluent language. Your body shapes your voice and language
When you open your posture, you open your voice Fluency begins with safety. Let’s teach your brain you’re safe. You don’t need to be perfect. You need to be present.
& Tips Informative Share updates, data, or procedures Internal teams or departments Be clear, concise, structured — use visuals, don’t overload with data Persuasive Convince others to approve, invest, or act Decision-makers, clients, leadership Use the Sparkline (what is → what could be), emphasize benefits Status Update Report on progress Managers, team leads, project stakeholders Use clear metrics, avoid jargon, highlight blockers and next steps Pitch Sell a product, idea, or proposal Investors, clients, executives Keep it short, energetic, with clear “problem → solution → benefit
& Tips Training or Instructional Teach a process, tool, or skill Employees, partners, new hires Be logical, break into steps, check for understanding, use visuals Demonstration (Demo) Show how a product or tool works Clients, partners, users Focus on real-world value, show results not features, anticipate questions Motivational or Vision Talk Inspire, align, or energize a team Team, leadership, company-wide Use personal stories, metaphors, strong openings and endings
structure: Don’t just “report” — guide your audience. Know your audience: What do they care about? What’s in it for them? Practice different tones: Formal? Friendly? Urgent? Visionary?
hook: Cognitive Fatigue , Business leaders hear dozens of presentations — Structure is what makes it memorable According to Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller, 1988) when you reduce complexity, you increase impact
(desired future) → What is (current state) → Repeat → New Bliss (call to action/result) Think of it like a business pitch: What is: “Here’s the challenge, the current numbers, the inefficiencies” What could be: “Imagine if we reduce costs, gain market share, or streamline operations” A proven 4-STEP structure for compelling business communication:
(desired future) → What is (current state) → Repeat → New Bliss (call to action/result) Example: What is: “Customer churn has increased by 12% in the last quarter.” What could be: “With an improved onboarding system, we could cut churn by half.”
Project timelines are unclear, and communication gaps are frequent.” ➡️ What could be: “By adopting a unified platform like Asana, we could streamline collaboration, reduce missed deadlines, and gain real-time visibility.” ➡️ Repeat contrast: “Right now, status updates take days. Imagine if they took seconds.” ➡️ New Bliss (Call to Action): “With your approval, we can pilot Asana next month with 2 teams — and measure the results.” What could be (desired future) → What is (current state) → Repeat → New Bliss (call to action/result)
“At this moment, our process is…” “The main issue we’re seeing is…” “Our team has identified that…” “As it stands, we have…” “The current performance indicates…” “We’ve noticed a trend in…” “This approach has worked until now, but…” Vocbaulary ideas WHAT COULD BE - Sentence Starters: “Imagine a scenario where…” “What if we could…” “Let’s consider the potential of…” “We have an opportunity to…” “This would allow us to…” “If implemented, this solution could…” “An optimized process would look like…” “We envision a system where…” “Ideally, our workflow should…”
we could…” “The result would be a team that…” “This change would position us to…” “Moving forward with this plan means…” “Here’s the long-term impact we can achieve…” “This is a strategic move toward…” “Ultimately, this would lead to…” “We’d finally be able to…” “Let’s take the first step by…” “Our next move should be…” Vocbaulary ideas long-term impact sustainable growth measurable improvement increased agility stronger alignment elevated performance market advantage higher engagement strategic positioning seamless integration scalable results
audience doesn’t have to work hard to follow you. Simple structure = confident delivery. It helps you focus on impact instead of perfect words This works whether you're proposing a change, sharing results, or pitching a new idea.
your back straight and shoulders relaxed. ✅ Keep your hands visible on the table or at your sides—this signals openness. ✅ Avoid fidgeting, which can make you appear nervous." Body Language & Tone "Did you know that more than 70% of communication is non-verbal? www.englishpriority.com
your audience reads how you speak as much as what you say Especially for non-native speakers: , Posture and tone can support your message when words are not the ideal choice
confidence, authority Closed posture = nervousness, uncertainty Facial expressions = authenticity and emotional connection Eye contact = builds trust (scan the room — don’t stare) , Body Language Basics Voice & Tone Use pauses to give your audience time to process Vary your pitch to avoid monotone delivery Slow down: clarity beats speed (especially in English) Volume: speak slightly louder than conversational tone to project presence
uninterrupted speech No pauses between ideas Ending with rushed conclusions When nervous, speakers tend to rush — making them hard to follow. In English, this is even worse because you lose word clarity and emphasis. www.englishpriority.com C - Pacing Problems
grammar — it’s about presence, clarity, and connection. Think about one way you’ll show up differently the next time you present. www.englishpriority.com
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