The Power of Non-Verbal Communication
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Did you know most communication is non-verbal? While words, tone and voice quality matter, body language, facial expressions, and gestures play a crucial role. If our voice conveys one message but our body says another, the result is confusion. However, when they align, we create a compelling and authentic presence. This creates trust.
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Building Trust
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Believe it or not, trust has such an important role to play in performance.
Trust is key to effective communication. If people trust us, they listen.
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Areas of development to look at:
Andrew Davenport
Authenticity in Performance
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Authenticity and performance are deeply connected. In every interaction—whether speaking to a friend, a doctor, or a large audience—we are presenting. Sometimes this active, other times, its passive. The key to genuine engagement is belief. If we don’t believe in what we say and do, neither will others.
We often associate performance with the stage, but in reality, we present ourselves daily through verbal and non-verbal communication. We shape perceptions, consciously or not, by how we speak, move, and express ourselves. Children, in particular, have an innate ability to detect insincerity—they sense truth instantly.
Whether acting, teaching, or delivering a presentation, authenticity comes from alignment between our words and body language. Even an actor, though playing a role, must fully believe in the character they embody. True connection—on stage or in everyday life—comes from presenting not just with skill, but with sincerity.​​