Course Overview
This online body language course for women in business is a partner course focused on how nonverbal communication shapes workplace relationships, credibility, and influence. It explains how to read common body language cues and make intentional choices that project both authority and warmth in day-to-day interactions with employees, clients, and business partners.
This is a partner course offered alongside our instructor-led programs. It provides a self-paced option for learners who want practical guidance for improving presence, confidence, and communication effectiveness in real business situations.
The course covers the impact of gender stereotypes in nonverbal communication and explores how facial expressions, hand gestures, body movement, and eye contact affect how messages are received, including in negotiations. It also addresses cross-cultural body language expectations and the role of body language in virtual communication.
Who This Helps
This course is a strong fit for professionals who want stronger presence and clearer nonverbal communication in meetings, negotiations, and client conversations, especially when gender stereotypes can distort how confidence and warmth are perceived. It is also useful for managers and client-facing professionals who rely on trust, rapport, and influence.
What Learners Will Do Better
- Read common nonverbal signals and interpret what they suggest in business settings.
- Adjust posture, movement, and eye contact to project confidence without coming across as rigid or cold.
- Use facial expression and gesture choices that support clarity, credibility, and rapport.
- Strengthen listening presence through attention cues that signal respect and inclusion.
- Project a more charismatic presence without forcing a persona.
- Apply body language tactics that support negotiation goals and reduce unhelpful escalation.
- Recognize where gender stereotypes affect interpretation and choose responses that protect credibility.
- Account for cross-cultural differences in nonverbal norms to reduce misreads.
- Communicate more effectively on video by managing camera presence and on-screen cues.
How Teams Get Value From It
Teams use this course to improve presence and communication consistency across meetings, client interactions, and negotiations. Common uses include assigning it before presentation-heavy work, pairing it with meeting norms for participation and listening, and using shared language for nonverbal cues to reduce misinterpretation across roles and cultures.
Time, Access, and Credits
Estimated learning time is approximately 3 hours. Access runs 90 days. The course carries 0.3 IACET CEUs and 3 credits each from HRCI, SHRM, and ATD. It also includes 3 PMI PDUs, broken out as 1 Ways of Working, 1.25 Power Skills, and 0.75 Business Acumen.
Volume Pricing and Coordinated Enrollment
If purchasing seats for a group, contact us about volume pricing and coordinated enrollment.