Non-Verbal Micro-Skills
Purposeful Gestures
Use intentional hand and arm movements to emphasize points and enhance message clarity.
What it is
Before & after
“Repetitive, nervous gestures, hands constantly in pockets, pointing aggressively at audience.”
“Open palm gestures, hands illustrating 'three key points', expansive arms for 'huge opportunity'.”
When you’ll use it
Describing processes: Use hand movements to show flow, progression, or cause-and-effect relationships
Emphasizing numbers: Hold up fingers for small numbers, use expansive gestures for large concepts
Indicating size or scale: Use hands to show physical dimensions or conceptual magnitude
Creating emphasis: Point or use open-handed gestures during key messages
Pro tip
Gesture on the strong words. Practice in front of a mirror to calibrate natural movement.
Questions & answers
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