Have you ever said all the right words … yet felt totally misunderstood?
Words Matter of course – they’re just 7% of the story though!
Communication is more than what we say.
In fact, research by psychologist Albert Mehrabian suggests that in our face-to-face communication:
- Only 7% is about the actual words.
- 38% is our tone of voice.
- And a powerful 55% is body language – facial expressions, posture, gestures, even the quality of our presence.
That’s staggering.
It means we could be saying all the “right” things … and still creating dissonance if our energy tells a different story.
Changing the narrative on how we communicate recognises this deeper truth.
It calls us to connect not just from the head, also with the heart and body.
It’s not just about being articulate – it’s about being aligned.
This week, I invite you to ask yourself:
- Where are your words coming from – head, heart, or gut?
- Is your tone reinforcing or contradicting your message?
- How are you being in the spaces between when you speak?
When we show up with coherence – words, tone, and body in alignment – we create trust, safety and connection.
Because the most powerful language we speak is who we are when we walk into the room.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou –
With warmest wishes,
Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
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