Janice Hargrave – Mastering Business Body Language

Mastering Business Body Language by Janice Hargrave teaches nonverbal communication for professional settings. It looks at how people project confidence, interpret others’ reactions and build rapport in meetings, interviews, negotiations and client relationships.

The downloadable course includes videos and PDFs, with practical exercises intended for use in everyday business situations.

Business body language skills you’ll develop

• Master nonverbal communication signals that project confidence and authority in meetings
• Develop the ability to read microexpressions and body language cues accurately
• Learn power poses and posture techniques that build instant credibility
• Apply rapport-building strategies that create trust in professional relationships
• Build executive presence that commands attention in presentations and negotiations
• Implement cultural awareness for effective body language in global business settings

Professional success and nonverbal communication

In business, a message is communicated not only through words but also through posture, gestures and facial expressions. The course examines how those signals can affect the impressions formed by colleagues, clients and leaders when someone is presenting an idea, leading a meeting or negotiating.

Hargrave’s approach focuses on techniques for professional situations: presenting yourself with confidence, paying attention to other people’s nonverbal reactions and creating a foundation for trust in working relationships.

Real student experiences

Sarah Martinez reported securing a $145,000 executive role within 60 days of completing the course. Interviewers commented on her presence, which she associated with the power-posing techniques taught in Module 3.

Marcus Chen reported that his sales closing rate rose from 23% to 58% over 90 days after he applied rapport-building strategies from the first impressions module. His manager also observed a change in his client meetings.

Jennifer Walsh reported being promoted to Senior Director within four months after using the course’s executive presence frameworks in presentations. She received feedback from her CEO about her presence in the boardroom.

David Thompson reported negotiating a $28,000 salary increase using confidence projection techniques. He also credited microexpression reading with helping him interpret his manager’s position and time his requests.

Lisa Rodriguez reported growing her consulting client base from 8 to 47 clients within six months after working on trust-building nonverbal signals. These are individual accounts, not guaranteed results.

Why body language matters in business

A professional’s posture, gestures and facial expressions can shape perceptions of competence and trustworthiness, whether the setting is an interview or a boardroom presentation. Nonverbal habits may weaken an otherwise strong message, while more deliberate communication can support the way an idea is presented.

The course addresses common challenges such as appearing confident in high-stakes meetings, noticing clients’ reactions, developing rapport early in a conversation and avoiding signals that may damage credibility. It also places body language alongside persuasion in professional interactions.

Complete course breakdown

The curriculum begins with foundational concepts in nonverbal communication and progresses toward reading microexpressions and developing executive presence. It connects those skills to business situations where professionals need to present, negotiate and work with others.

Modules cover first impressions, power poses for confidence, deception signals, cultural considerations in global business and adapting body language for virtual meetings. Video instruction is combined with practical exercises so learners can practise the techniques in real professional interactions.

Who should take the course

The course is intended for professionals at any career stage. Salespeople can study clients’ buying signals and rapport-building techniques; managers and executives can work on their presence and influence; and entrepreneurs can apply the material to investor pitches and team leadership.

It is suitable for beginners without prior body language training as well as experienced professionals looking to refine their nonverbal communication. The intended audience also includes consultants and professionals moving from early-career roles into senior leadership.

About instructor Janice Hargrave

Janice Hargrave is a certified nonverbal communication specialist who has trained more than 6,200 professionals. Her background includes over 18 years training Fortune 500 executives, and her methodology draws on 25 years of research in behavioural psychology and executive development.

She holds certifications in Nonverbal Communication Analysis (NCCA) and Professional Business Communication (PBC). Her methodology has been featured in Harvard Business Review and Forbes, and she has trained leadership teams at Microsoft, Google, IBM and Deloitte.

Her teaching emphasizes practical techniques for business settings rather than awareness of nonverbal signals alone.

Frequently asked questions

What does Mastering Business Body Language cover?

The course moves from nonverbal communication foundations to first impressions, power poses, microexpressions, deception signals, cultural considerations and virtual meetings. It also addresses executive presence and common nonverbal mistakes that can undermine credibility.

Who is Mastering Business Body Language for?

It is designed for professionals across industries, including salespeople, managers, executives, consultants and entrepreneurs. The business examples span situations such as client meetings, presentations, investor pitches and negotiations.

Do I need previous body language training?

No. The course begins with foundational concepts before progressing to more advanced techniques, so it suits beginners as well as professionals seeking to refine their skills.

What course materials are included?

The downloadable materials include videos and PDFs. The instruction incorporates practical exercises for applying body language techniques in professional interactions.

How long does the core curriculum take?

The course is self-paced, and the stated completion time for the core curriculum is typically two to three weeks while practising the techniques in daily interactions.