Make Eye Contact
Eye contact is a very powerful tool in effective communication. Benefits include:
- Creates a connection with the listener.
- Makes you more memorable and compelling.
Learning to hold eye contact is a skill. Although it might feel scary at first, with practice, you will master this skill and be well on your way to being an effective communicator.
As Tony Robbins &team say, "eye contact is the most important factor in nonverbal communication." It is a vital skill to master.
Start slowly by holding eye contact with friends& family, where you feel comfortable, and gradually add it to work conversations.
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Practice making eye contact
Eye contact is something you can practice and get good at.
- If making eye contact with strangers is too difficult, start with people you feel comfortable with. Learn to look into your best friend's eyes when they tell you about their day, not at their ears or the wall behind them.
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