Here is my quote in the Washington Post article.
“Patti Wood, a speech coach and expert on body language, said that in recent elections, “The candidate that’s running for the presidency with the biggest, broadest gestures tends to win — the alpha male.” Trump over Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama over Mitt Romney, who often appeared wooden. “The hands come out from the heart,” she said. “They communicate emotion.” They can help improve speech. “Gesturing helps you remember and reduces speech imperfections and pauses. Symbolically, it’s like opening file drawers in the brain to retrieve information to help you speak,” she explained.”
Link to article:
Patti Wood, MA - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com.
