Before you say a word, people often already have judgments about your confidence, ability, and trustworthiness based on how you carry yourself. Nonverbal communication, also known as body language, is a valuable professional skill that shapes how others evaluate your presence and authority in the workplace.
In our latest Smarter course, Master Body Language for Influence, you’ll learn how to be yourself at work to increase your credibility, likeability, and confidence. You will also learn how to use these skills to influence key stakeholders and achieve your career goals.
This course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their professional presence: employees who want to stand out in a crowd, managers who want to project authority, team members who want to prove their abilities, or anyone who wants to learn how to read the nonverbal cues of others.
Taught by Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer Matt Abrahams, this course provides practical, hands-on guidance to help you become a more effective nonverbal communicator.
In just over 30 minutes, this course will help you:
Understand why nonverbal communication plays such an important role in how you are perceived at work Learn practical techniques to show yourself as confident, competent, and trustworthy in any situation Find strategies to manage visible signs of anxiety and nervousness so they don’t undermine your message Get clear, specific guidance on how to stand, sit, and hold your body to communicate your status and presence Develop the ability to read your audience’s nonverbal cues and adjust your communication in real time
What you get:
Instant access to bite-sized, self-paced video lessons Downloadable workbooks with exercises and examples Gateway to a dedicated online community where you can discuss progress and pitfalls in real time
Learn from the experts:
Matt Abrahams is a communications guru with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a lecturer in organizational behavior at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes on strategic communication and effective virtual presentations. A sought-after keynote speaker and communications consultant, he has helped countless presenters improve their communications and also consults with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Office of Strategic Planning and Communications.
Matt is the host of the award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast and author of the book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot and Speaker Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Perfecting Presenter.
Sign up for Master Your Body Language To Boost Your Influence today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD to receive an initial discount of 20% off the regular course price of $37 (excl. tax). Offer valid from February 9th to February 23rd, 2026. Terms and conditions apply.
