Impact, Gravitas and Perception

People make decisions about someone within the first few minutes of meeting them so how we want to be perceived is often very important.  First impressions count and it is important to understand the range of signals and clues that are being sent and received in those first few moments.  This workshop looks at both non-verbal and verbal clues that help us form decisions about people, the effect on impact and gravitas and how we can influence the perception others have of us.

This workshop examines these key areas:

•         Why first impressions count
•         Forming and checking perceptions
  
•     Rapport building and breaking
•     Non-verbal signals- the importance of body language
•     Verbal signals – how to influence perception

What you will get from this workshop:

By the end of this workshop you will understand why first impressions count and how to manage how others perceive you if you want to make an impact.  This workshop provides useful tools and techniques that form the building blocks that underpin how to influence and persuade others.  You will learn how to influence others perceptions and to recognise the important and often subtle signals that indicate whether you are getting the results you want and make what you say memorable.

Models used:

•        3 F’s
•        Rapport Building
•       VAK
•       Body language clues
•       Communication structuring