Look, Lock, Walk & Talk

Using space in an easy and focused way is one of the single best skills you can develop to transform your style.
When you move with the purpose of connecting with your listeners you discharge nervous energy and increase listener attention and connection drawing your listeners into your message.
Avoid:
Pacing
Looking at the floor, ceiling, or wall as you walk
Moving too fast, too slow or right at and on top of people
Dragging feet, side-stepping or long, looping steps
What Works:
Stand open with hands at sides in the middle of the space to begin
Always use someone's eyes as the reason you are moving to speak
Use the "Look, Lock, Walk, & Talk" method to move across the room or space
Look at one person and hold eye contact as you move
walk across space in an arc
Converse with that one person as you cross the room
Stop, open your body to face the middle of the room
Stop, open your body to face the middle of the room
Plant feet on the arc, look at someone new and continue your conversation
Talk to 2-4 people in that general area
Establish Presence by staying put for a while
Benefits:
Helps you release tension
Gives a sense of purpose and intention to your movement
Adds a sense of confidence
Demonstrates easy command of space
Energizes your message
lenda a conversational tone to your style
Creates dynamic energy in room
Keeps listeners involved
Creates connection with your listeners