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5 nonverbal communication cues all great speakers have mastered

Steven BennaJul 23, 2015, 21:31 IST

Sir Ken Robinson at the Creative Company Conference.Sebastiaan ter Burg/Flickr

While there is no question that what you say matters, studies suggest the words you use make up just 7% of the impact you have.

The remaining 93% is split between your body language and tone.

That's why it's imperative to master the nonverbal cues you send. And since a presenter has only about 60 seconds to hook the audience, it's important to get them right from the start.

We spoke with Darlene Price, president of Well Said, Inc., and author of "Well Said!," about mastering the art of nonverbal communication. Scroll down to see her tips.