7 Powerful Hand Gestures You Should Be Using

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Find out more in our full article on this topic: www.scienceofpeople.com/hand-gestures/

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This is literally the best presentation advice ever. And I mean it. Whenever I ask people for help on how to form hand gestures, they say it just comes naturally but it for me it doesn't. I have to actually plan my hand motions and this is exactly what I needed. Ily so much Vanessa.

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Thats too right for me too tbf needa incorporate them more specially the each hand for diff topic, heart one i love. How's ur gestures noow?

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[@AlexCass1515]

It’s not developed naturally. Those people just unknowningly are around people who use hand gestures and so it’s adopted. I learned my hand gestures and confidence and they go hand in hand. It’s hard to learn especially in uncomfortable situations but honestly. Best way I found was just to fake it until I made it.it’s hard to have a convo and not use my hands lol.

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Vanessa is *making ALLL KIIIINDS OF HAND GESTURES* right from the beginning. *All kiiinds*

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Like the middle finger one?

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1) numbers 2) increase and decrease, little or big 3) emotional (reach for heart region) 4) groups and division (cuff hands) 5) coming together 6) okay 7) you me and we

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6 is Emblems, not just Okay.

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huh, i already accidentally do all of these. i thought it was maybe annoying to the listener and was trying to stop, so it's good to hear that it's helpful to convey messages this way!

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Same with me...

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She's giving examples when she quoted and also using her hands in every word she personally said. No pause at all! With that speaking pace! Every public speaker would agree that "pause" is important. I think this should be applied in hand gestures as well. I hardly can finish the 1st minute of the video without feeling (visually) over stimulated. On the other hand, I agree this is full of great information we need to know. Also to learn not using it too much, haha!

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1:43 "oh wow!"

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3:20 Oh! Yeah!

[@ambreenmurtaza8874]

This is the best expansion to the strong hand movements; a speaker can do. It will assist with delivering a striking message in a respectable way. Splendid!

[@TeshuvahBibleStudies]

I learned more from this video than 3 years of experimenting on KZbin. I need to practice this... thank you

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Wow! That is great to hear. You are so welcome!

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OMG! She seems a really amazing person! I would love to meet her one day.

[@jdmthree]

As a new presenter this information gives me great direction and encouragement to use my hands where I would otherwise not. Thanks! I'll be back for more instruction.

[@ME-hr8dl]

Watched this and then immediately went to watch the only TED talk that stuck in my mind: Amy Cuddy/ Body language 40million views. She's absolutely right! Her hands 'narrate' the whole story beautifully - amazing!! I knew I enjoyed the talk, know I know why it's so effective.

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40 million views? Unless you're mistaken, I can't find it. Link?

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Takeaway: Great video! Hand gestures helps one emphasize certain points and strengthen one’s public speaking for sure.

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U r an expert in body language.. I m from India.. I love ur videos.. Pl concentrate on body language and non verbal communication videos.. From whatever I ve seen of u, I could make up that ur body language videos are straight from d heart.. I don't say that other videos are not good but body language videos are simply awesome.. I was a person who talked much in my early days only to ultimately notice that only empty vessels make more noice.. So I m in the process of learning gestures so that I can reduce talking.. U r helping me a lot in that aspect.. Thank u 🙏💕 mam

[@FranknStrength]

Thank you Vanessa. Very pragmatic and down to earth advice. I just recently started to consciously notice the hand gestures. At a subconscious level I guess I did notice it because all people I found charismatic happen to use them a lot and now I started incorporating them on my everyday life.

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This video is fantastic! It highlights 7 impactful hand gestures for presentations. Whether emphasizing key points or connecting with the audience, integrating these gestures will undoubtedly enhance any delivery. Thanks for sharing these valuable insights

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I have to give a self-introduction speech at a conference next week. Thank you so more for these amazing tips !! I truly will be using them.

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You are so welcome! I'm glad you're finding our content helpful. ❤

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Freemasonic non-verbal communication gesturing is being taught to the public as 'powerful'. No surprise. Tv Programming at it's best! THANKS! :)

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Never thought that gestures have so much to convey and make our speech more meaningful. Thanks

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Excellent video and I was just mesmerized by her hand gestures!

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thank you!

[@mike-yp1uk]

Gestures hold attention but nothing beats good gestures that match like these. Awesome content

[@ScienceOfPeople]

Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@raquelmboya101]

I realize how hand gestures can ease tension and gets the audience attention. Very valuable tips.

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The way this host is reacting (paused at the 2:09 mark) is a lot like the way I find myself reacting to just about everything Vanessa shares with us. It really does make a lot of sense, but so does 2 + 2 = 4 after you have learned it.

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this actually makes sense! amazing.

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This is brilliant - hand gestures that actually are natural and support the words, instead of distracting from what is being said. Thank you!

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This is an amazingly insightful video. The first impression you get is being delivered by an expert

[@raghavgoel8340]

Yeah Vanessa it would be an undoubtedly impressive and effective conversation which could help us to connect with others easily during conversation if we start using our hand gestures during Conversation.

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Pakistanis, Italians, Arabs are very expressive in the ways they talk and use a lot of hand gestures naturally

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We need to now different cultural customs.

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And I think maybe that's why you instantly grow to like them so much because it realllllllly feels so passionate when they talk. Good thing they do this :)

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Israelis 2

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Thank you for watching. Hope to help in some way!

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Great Video. Tapping into all of people’s senses you possibly can, will impact your ability to influence them.

[@jamesveal]

Wow, that was powerful Vanessa! You are incredible! I started practicing some of the hand gestures as soon as the video ended. Thank you for helping us become better communicators with person and on video. 🤟

[@ScienceOfPeople]

My pleasure! I'm so glad to hear you're going to practice!

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wondeful tips, you are so geneours to share them. thank you so much!

[@heartjoycoach]

Thank you, Vanessa, for these powerful hand gestures. I have been using these gestures without realizing their power. Now, I can use them intentionally😊

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Yes! 🙌🏻 This is awesome!

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Thank you Vanessa Van Edwards...It's Really a wonderful knowledge you have shared....Thank You

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I’m using those fantastic hand gestures, incredible influence to people, these really matters

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I talk with my hands a lot, this will really help me hone in on it what exactly to do with those hands during my talks and videos! Just finished your Udemy course, you are awesome! No jazz hands 😂

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I think this eloquent and calming hand gestures. Some people are aggressive with their hand gestures and it is not as transitional into peace and thoughtfullness.

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Fantastic Talk Venessa- so impressive- your hand gestures are congruent to what you speak- I cannot do this...Males use fewer hand gestures compared to their counterparts....not sure why?

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Can't wait to revise my written speeches to include the appropriate gestures. Very useful, thx!

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Wonderful presentation. Thanks.

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So glad you enjoyed this one!

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I always wondered why I can't draw people to me with conversations even tough I'm an interesting person. Been searching for a while now and boom I just found out why. Very good video miss Vanessa and very helpful.

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So helpful! I find myself naturally doing the heart gesture, and now I know why it feels so good. :) Thank you for the thoughtful tips.

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I knew i was lacking in the hand gesture department, this is just what I needed 👌

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This is so true. When my students were doing their oral French exam, I would first ask the question without using much emotion or hand gesture and most students didn't understand except for the top ones. However, when I used emotion and hand gestures and asked the very same questions almost every student could understand what I was saying. I could see the invisible lightbulb go off in their head. All teachers should know the value of this.

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Very good, I wish I could memorize all the hand gestures

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I totally agree with her that hand gestures give the speaker more character and they just make the speaker seem more passionate with what they are trying to convey. Plus, I've noticed that most people tend to use less gestures when they are disinterested or angry.

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Beautifully illustrated Vanessa with your hands congruent with your voice. Thanks from Wales, UK.

[@areebIoBM]

Very sensible and real-world advice. I've only recently been mindful of the hand motions. As they are frequently used by the captivating people I find, I suppose I subconsciously became aware of it. As a result, I started incorporating them into my daily activities.

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This is great to hear! I hope you've found it's made a positive difference.

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SUPER!!! will use it definitely

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When it hits her brain and she's like OOh ooH. Really good presentation by Vanessa

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1- numbers 2- increase decrease 3- heart region 4- division 5- bring things together 6- emblems 7- you me we

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Extremely useful. Very well presented...

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