July 28, 2025

Chief of Anything - Body Language

16 minutes

Episode Twenty Six (English)

Your body speaks—loudly. In this captivating episode, we dive into the chapter Body Language and unpack the silent signals that define how your message is received. From posture to eye contact, you’ll learn how to align your non-verbal cues with your leadership intent.

Michael and Christian share insights into how mismatched body language creates distrust—and how congruence builds clarity and confidence. Explore how mastering your physical presence can instantly transform your impact in meetings, conversations, and coaching sessions.

Some key takeaways from this episode:

The role of congruence between words and body

The top body language mistakes leaders make

How to create presence without saying a word

Tools for becoming aware of your unconscious signals

About the Podcasters

Michael on LinkedIn: ► http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-portz

Christian on LinkedIn and Instagram:

► http://linkedin.com/in/christiankohlhof

► https://www.instagram.com/christian.kohlhof.leadership/

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