Power of Nonverbal Communication in Career Success
Table of Contents Introduction Definition and Components of Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal Communication in Different Career Stages 3.1 Entry-Level Stage 3.2 Mid-Career Stage 3.3 Senior-Level Stage The Impact of Nonverbal Communication on Career Success 4.1 Body Language (Kinesics) 4.2 Facial Expressions 4.3 Eye Contact (Gaze / Oculesics) 4.4 Posture 4.5 Gestures Strategies for Improving Nonverbal Communication Strategies for Ongoing Improvement and Professional Development Conclusion References (APA 7) 1. Introduction Nonverbal communication is a high-bandwidth system of meaning-making that operates alongside (and sometimes underneath) spoken language. In professional contexts, it shapes first impressions, credibility judgments, trust formation, status attribution, and leadership evaluations —often with surprising speed and persistence. “Thin slice” research shows that observers can form meaningful and sometimes accurate judgments from very short exposures to nonverbal behaviour (...
