Mastering Hand Gestures While Public Speaking - Tips from a Speech Coach

As a speech coach, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “What do I do with my hands when I speak in public?” It’s a question that is natural to ask.
This is what I tell my clients and audiences.
It’s important to remember that your hand gestures are best when in sync with your words. If your words are powerful and impactful, your gestures should be as well.
Remember, in public speaking, your hands are a powerful tool. They can be used to emphasize key points, make gestures, and create a sense of connection with your audience. However, if not used effectively, they can also be a major distraction and take away from the impact of your message.
When I created my online learning program FrippVT (virtual training) on Powerful, Persuasive
Presentations, at the conclusion of each video clip I brought my hands down to my resting position. It was part of my signal “This is my conclusion.”
If you use a remote control, you can keep both hands together around the clicker at your belt level until it feels natural to you to gesture with one of them.
Although some of your gestures may include both hands mirroring each other, do
not continue all the time. Develop a repertoire of gestures that you feel comfortable
using.
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