Lesson Plan
Session 1: Body Language Basics
Introduce adults to the fundamentals of body language—including posture, gestures, and personal space—to help them decode non-verbal cues in professional interactions.
Understanding body language helps adults interpret unspoken messages, build rapport, and improve communication effectiveness in personal and professional contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Present Key Concepts
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Observation
5 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Feedback
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Body Language Basics
What Is Body Language?
Open vs. Closed Posture
Adopting an Open Posture
Illustrators & Emblems
Adaptors & Affect Displays
The Four Personal Space Zones
Applying Proxemics
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Facial Expressions
Introduce adult learners to the six basic facial expressions and micro-expressions, enabling them to accurately recognize and interpret emotions in professional interactions.
Facial expressions convey critical emotional information that can enhance rapport, prevent misunderstandings, and improve negotiation and teamwork in the workplace.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Present Key Concepts
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Analysis
5 minutes
Step 4
Assessment & Feedback
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Facial Expressions Basics
The Six Basic Emotions
Micro-Expressions
Practice: Identify Facial Cues
Applying Your Skills
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Gestures & Posture in Depth
Deepen the learner’s understanding of advanced gestures and posture strategies, enabling them to apply purposeful non-verbal signals that enhance clarity, confidence, and rapport in professional interactions.
Gestures and posture convey credibility, regulate conversational flow, and express emotions non-verbally. Mastering these cues helps adults project authority, build trust, and interpret colleagues more effectively in workplace settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Present Advanced Gesture Categories
5 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration & Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 4
Application & Feedback
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Gestures & Posture Deep Dive
Advanced Gesture Categories
Posture Strategies for Influence
Practice: Identify & Mimic Gestures
Applying Your Skills
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Integrating Signals
Enable adults to integrate posture, gestures, facial expressions, and proxemics to decode and apply non-verbal signals holistically in professional interactions.
Holistic integration of non-verbal cues improves accuracy of interpretation, builds stronger rapport, and enhances overall communication effectiveness in the workplace.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Review of Key Signals
4 minutes
Step 3
Integrated Analysis Exercise
5 minutes
Step 4
Application & Reflection
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Integrating Non-Verbal Signals
Review of Key Cues
Practice: Integrated Analysis
Practice Scenarios
Applying Holistic Awareness
