Non-Verbal Communication for Youth (18-21 years) | Advanced (30 hours)

Module 1: Non-Verbal Impact in Interviews

Sub-Modules:

1. Pre-Interview Posture & Entry

2. Sitting Dynamics and Grounded Movement

3. Subtle Confidence vs Overbearing Signals

4. Gesture Economy & Voice-Body Sync

5. Closing the Interview with Poise

Learning Outcome:
Project executive presence and authenticity in interviews.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Alignment with verbal message

• Calm, confident movements

• Clear transitions

Activity:
Mock Interview Clinic – with video recording and detailed peer + instructor feedback

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Module 2: Networking & Social Influence

Sub-Modules:

1. Initiating Conversations with Body Language

2. Reading Room Dynamics

3. Building Trust Without Words

4. Creating Approachability

5. Ending Conversations Gracefully

Learning Outcome:
Navigate professional and informal social settings non-verbally.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Engagement consistency

• Eye contact & spatial respect

• Exit strategy clarity

Activity:
Roleplay: “Meet 5 New People” Challenge – Real-time simulation of a networking event

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Module 3: Stage Presence for Speaking & Panels

Sub-Modules:

1. Commanding the Stage vs Conversational Panels

2. Gesture Hierarchies (Small vs Large Impact)

3. Gaze Shifts for Engagement

4. Using Pauses as Power

5. Transitions & Standout Closures

Learning Outcome:
Deliver public communication with strategic body movement.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Fluid motion

• Purposeful pacing

• Physical engagement

Activity:
Simulation: “Your Idea, Your Voice” – solo pitch + group panel with feedback on physical delivery

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Module 4: Romantic, Social, and Consent Cues

Sub-Modules:

1. Interpreting Signals of Interest and Disinterest

2. Assertive vs Aggressive Posture

3. Respecting & Reading Physical Boundaries

4. Communicating Discomfort Without Speaking

5. Recovery from Misread Signals

Learning Outcome:
Develop nuanced awareness of social-romantic boundaries and non-verbal empathy.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Emotional intelligence

• Body sensitivity

• Self-regulation

Activity:
Scenario Analysis + Peer Coaching: “What Did You Miss?” – decode, discuss, and correct misread cues

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Module 5: Cross-Context Adaptation (Formal, Casual, Digital)

Sub-Modules:

1. Reading the Room Fast – Physical Calibration

2. Switching Body Language Across Contexts

3. Non-Verbal Expression on Video/Calls

4. Understanding Power Dynamics in Groups

5. Adaptive Postures in Stress

Learning Outcome:
Transition physical behavior smoothly across life domains.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Awareness of environment

• Non-verbal agility

• Situational judgment

Activity:
Live Simulation: Formal meeting, casual hangout, and virtual call (same topic, different contexts)

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Module 6: Silent Leadership & Persuasion

Sub-Modules:

1. Leading Without Speaking First

2. Dominance vs Authority

3. Spatial Claiming vs Invasion

4. Subtle Signals to Direct Group Flow

5. Final Showcase: Influence Without Words

Learning Outcome:
Influence peers or audiences through advanced silent command.

Rubric for Evaluation:

• Leadership control

• Team influence

• Persuasive clarity

Activity:
Final Group Exercise: “Convince the Room” – silent team debate to sway a decision