Posture and Gesture 1. Take command of the room. Walking into a room confidently immediately puts the power into you. Ineffective gestures mean an ineffective speaker . Constant jabbing at the air carries no power or meaning.
Hands flailing wildly diminishes effectiveness.
Be aware of your gestures or lack of them. Save your power. Focus gestures for specific effects. Maintain eye contact. The eyes are said to be the key to the soul.