{"id":3013,"date":"2018-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/body-language-life-coaching\/"},"modified":"2024-09-13T12:23:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T10:23:26","slug":"body-language-life-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/life-coaching-blog\/body-language-life-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Body Language and Life Coaching go Hand in Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"

A person\u2019s body language<\/strong> is a direct reflection of how they\u2019re feeling on the inside. For example, if a person is feeling uncomfortable in a situation, he or she might hunch their shoulders or avoid making eye contact with the person that they\u2019re speaking with. As a specialist in life coaching<\/strong>, you need to pick up on these body language<\/strong> cues as the person who\u2019s come to you for life\u00a0coaching<\/strong> may not necessarily tell you what really is the problem. Alternatively, they could also not know that they need help with something and it will be up to you to try and figure it out. Here are three body language<\/strong> cues that will help you decode your clients\u2019 outer signals.<\/p>\n

The importance of Body Language<\/h2>\n

Does your client make eye contact?<\/h2>\n

If your client doesn\u2019t make eye contact, this could mean that they\u2019re not interested in what\u2019s being said. Alternatively, this could mean that they don\u2019t respect you.<\/p>\n

There are many ways to help your life coaching<\/strong> clients develop their eye contact skills, says Steven Aitchison \u2013 personal development coach<\/a><\/strong>. For example, in one-on-one conversations he advises one to<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026 break eye contact every 5 seconds or so. When breaking the eye contact don\u2019t look down as this might indicate the ending of your part of the conversation. Instead, look up or to the side as if you are remembering something. Try it just now: don\u2019t move your head, and think about the first time you started school. You will notice your eyes might move up or to the side as you try to remember this. So when your listener sees this they will think you are trying to remember something and keep on listening to you.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do they look at you when they\u2019re speaking to you?<\/h2>\n

When your client is speaking to you, but he\u2019s looking anywhere else but in your direction, this indicates SERIOUS disinterest \u2013 on his part \u2013 in what you\u2019re saying. Alternatively, they could just not realise that they\u2019re doing it because they feel uncomfortable with looking at people when they talk to them. Whatever the reason, don\u2019t jump to conclusions the first time you speak to them. Get to know them first as there might be a reason \u2013 other than what you suspect \u2013 behind their body language<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Learn to decode facial expressions<\/h2>\n

So much emotion can be shown in the expression on a person\u2019s face: disbelief, disgust, amusement, sadness, anger, worry \u2026 A face can speak a thousand words! Says Vanessa Van Edwards – a published author and behavioral investigator:<\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing how to read and interpret micro expressions is an essential part of understanding nonverbal behaviour and reading people. A micro expression is a brief, involuntary facial expression that is shown on the face of humans according to the emotions that are being experienced. Unlike regular pro-longed facial expressions, it is difficult to fake a micro expression.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In the fitness industry<\/strong>, knowing how to read peoples\u2019 body language<\/strong> is even more vital as exercise<\/strong> clients may tell you, the exercise professional<\/strong>, that they are feeling \u2018fine\u2019 but in reality they are feeling quite tired and drained, and the physical activity could do more harm than good.<\/p>\n

Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/a><\/h2>\n

As a life coach\/exercise professional trained in picking up on body language<\/strong> you\u2019ll be able to pick this up in your clients. Become the personal trainer<\/strong> with an edge. Sign up <\/a>for Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong>\u2019s accredited Life Coaching course <\/a>today!<\/p>\n

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