Marcus delivers a presentation, but he fails to use any gestures. You have been asked to coach him in order to improve this area . What suggestions would you give to Marcus?

What will be an ideal response

First, Marcus could simply focus on his everyday conversation. Does he gesture? Gestures are movements of the hands and arms to communicate ideas. If he doesn't, he can begin to practice using gestures in everyday conversation. If he does, he should simply start thinking of his presentation as a conversation. In focusing on his messages, his gestures will naturally flow out of it. As he begins to gesture, he needs to do it with purpose and confidence. The gestures need to be big enough to be seen. However, they should not be so big that they become a distraction. Next, he should be careful of using the same gesture over and over again. He should practice using different kinds of gestures that clearly coincide with what he is saying. Finally, he should consider his audience, the formality of the speaking situation, and the culture-based expectations of his audience so he can decide on the most appropriate gestures for his specific audience.

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