Visual communication is perhaps the most under-used type of miscommunication. Visual communication is the use of art, photos, graphics, and charts to convey information. The addition of these to a written or spoken message can make a big difference in how your message is received.

Visual components can be a helpful tool to use in your communication. In this post, we will discuss 3 things to remember when incorporating visuals into your communication!

1. Consider your audience. It is critical to tailor your visuals to your audience’s needs and their level of knowledge on your subject matter. You should also take your allotted time into account as you don’t want your visual components to cause you to get behind on your presentation if you have a limited amount of time to get your message out.
2. Visual communication should complement your spoken or written communication, not overtake it. Visuals are an accessory to your bigger message, they shouldn’t be the entire...

You may have heard the phrase "actions speak louder than words." In communication, this is 100% true. Communicating is a full body experience. While we use spoken words to communicate face to face, it is our body language and non-verbal cues that truly give depth to what we say. 

Non-verbal communication is an important aspect of any communication exchange. Non-verbal communication is anything you do with your body while speaking, other than the act of speaking. Often, your non-verbal cues will give away your thoughts and feelings before you realize it.

Facial expressions are just one of the many non-verbal cues that are used when we communicate. They are, however, potentially the most powerful of these cues and can make or break you when you are presenting or speaking to a crowd.

Other non-verbal cues include body posture, gestures, eye contact, and touch. Each of these communicates different things to your audience. Imagine sitting through a presentation in which the speaker...