It is said that a good presenter has the audience in the palm of his hand. This refers to the fact that open and honest words, or even words of doubt, are often linked with the palms-up gesture. We can see this gesture in the pictures of charismatic leaders and preachers.

If we do not believe a presenter, it means that the words used convey one message, but the non-verbal communication tells a different story.

In the second of our five-part series running all this week, we examine how a presenter should use body language to re-enforce the message.

Tomorrow in part 3 we will look at powerplay and assertiveness.

How to read your colleagues

In the first of our five-part video series on body language we explore some of the postures seen in the workplace

• Video: Understanding body language - Part two

• Video: Understanding body language - Part three

Mind your body language: interviews

In the fourth of our five-part video series we look at some do's and don'ts in an interview situation

• Video: Understanding body language - Part five

How to get a new job

In the words of a once-popular reggae song: You can get it if you really want it, so step up to the challenge

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