To succeed in today’s highly competitive legal field, being credible isn’t enough. You need to look the part. This seminar examines the power of the “subtextual” conversation—body language, vocal patterns, and mannerisms that can raise or lower one’s status in the workplace. Based on 20 years of research, nonverbal communication expert Cara Hale Alter outlines explicit “codes of conduct” for projecting credibility in all of your face-to-face interactions from networking, to inner office communication, to meetings with opposing counsel, to courtroom interactions.

We’ll also examine the power of “snap judgments,” and the responsibly of the attorney to be aware of the non-verbal aspects of communication. We’ll address ways of using non-verbal communication to 1) develop Attorney/Client trust, 2) demonstrate strength and confidence when interacting with opposing counsel and in the courtroom, and 3) become “neutral to the message” so that content takes precedent over delivery style.

We’ve all experienced it: The higher the stakes, the higher the adrenaline. Just when we need to perform at our best, our internal chemistry can threaten to derail our efforts. The good news is that this is a solvable problem.

Whether you are taking the stage for a formal presentation, pitching an idea to senior leaders, meeting with business prospects, or simply networking at an industry event, this seminar will cover practical strategies for coming across at your best when it counts.

With more than 1,500 stage presentations under her belt, author and keynote speaker Cara Hale Alter has firsthand experience with managing nervousness. She addresses the topic with warmth and humor, and along the way, she offers tangible, real-world solutions for bringing adrenaline under control.