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Body Language at Work: Read People & Project Authority (Udemy.com)

Read the room, spot what people aren't saying, and project the kind of presence that gets you taken seriously.

Created by: Jimmy Naraine

Last updated May 2026

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What you will learn

  • Read posture, eye contact, and hand signals to understand what someone is actually thinking
  • Spot the body language shifts that signal a meeting is turning against you, before the words catch up
  • Project the kind of presence that gets you taken seriously in client meetings, negotiations, and leadership conversations
  • Identify common body language mistakes that quietly undermine credibility, and fix them in your own posture
  • Detect when someone is uncomfortable, dishonest, or hiding something, using grounded signals rather than pop-psychology myths
  • Use space, distance, and positioning deliberately in business situations
  • Adapt your body language to different cultures and contexts without losing authenticity
  • Build presence on video calls and in remote meetings where most body language signals are stripped away

How it compares

Against the other 392 rated Udemy courses in Communication Skills on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 42% of them
  • Reviews1,345#150 of 393 by number of reviews
  • Length2.4 hourslonger than 58% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2026more recently than 79% of them

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Course Description

In any meeting, two conversations are happening — the one out loud, and the one in the body language.

Most professionals only track one of them. They miss when the room turns against an idea, when a deal goes cold three minutes before the words catch up, when a hire is bluffing through an interview. They also miss what their own body is broadcasting to everyone else.

This course teaches you to read both conversations, and to control the one you're sending.

Why learn from Jimmy Naraine:

  • Udemy Instructor Partner teaching since 2013, with 123,000+ verified TOP reviews

  • 505,000+ students from 194 countries enrolled in Jimmy's courses

  • Delivered corporate training for Chemours, Westpac, HARMAN, Lion, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Wipro, Cognizant, Airtel, and other multi-billion dollar companies

  • Former Goldman Sachs and Allianz employee turned location-independent entrepreneur, with 13 years of full-time work across nearly 100 countries

  • Featured in Entrepreneur, MIT Sloan Management Review, Forbes, The Economic Times, FoxNews, EL PAIS, TRT World, and Business Insider

  • 3-time TEDx speaker; keynote speaker at DNX Global, Afest, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, MindvalleyU, and Digital|K

  • Mindvalley Author, co-created an educational program with Mindvalley CEO and NYT bestselling author Vishen Lakhiani

  • Winner of the first Udemy Innovation Award

  • Stress-tests what he teaches in extreme environments: climbed a 7,000m mountain, completed a full Ironman, swam in Antarctica, did fight camps with world champions, became fluent in 5 languages

What people are saying about Jimmy's work:

"Jimmy's talk received the 2nd highest rating out of 100+ main stage speakers at my event, Mindvalley University, and got a 60-second standing ovation."

— Vishen Lakhiani, Founder of Mindvalley, NYT bestselling author

"I've been watching Jimmy's videos for 7 years. When I was considering going on BBC show Dragon's Den he convinced me to do it, which in turn took my company to the next level. Jimmy is a person I would recommend to run a powerful team training."

— Alex Buzaianu, Entrepreneur who secured Dragon's Den investment in a pitch generating over 1 million views

What you'll get from this course:

You'll learn how to read posture, eye contact, hand and arm signals, micro-expressions, and the spatial cues that quietly run every business interaction.

You'll also rebuild how you carry yourself, so what you project lines up with what you actually want to say.

The frameworks are practical, the examples are from real business contexts, and the techniques work whether you're in a boardroom, on a sales call, or sitting across from someone whose body language you need to figure out fast.

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Instructor Details

Jimmy Naraine

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Here on Udemy, Jimmy provides affordable education on personal development topics he believes should be taught in every school.

Jimmy Naraine: Adventurer, Educator and Speaker

Jimmy Naraine has spent the last 13 years traveling full-time across 94 countries while helping others build confidence and overcome challenges. Along the way, he has taught over HALF A MILLION people on platforms such as Udemy and Mindvalley earning over 125,000 verified five-star reviews, reflecting his global impact.


Jimmy’s life is a blend of adventure and education. He’s swum in the icy waters of Antarctica, competed in Spartan and Oceanman races, trained Muay Thai with world champions, ventured into the wilderness of Himalayas and Karakoram, and even jumped from frozen waterfalls with Wim Hof. These experiences aren’t just about chasing thrills - they’ve deeply shaped his understanding of resilience and courage. Jimmy now channels these lessons into empowering his audience and mentoring top-level clients, including entrepreneurs, authors, and public figures, helping them unlock their potential and lead with confidence.


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Reviews

4.5

1,345 ratings on Udemy

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By Diane Cruz on 6/5/2026

Jimmy claps his hands and snaps his fingers a lot. It's a bit distracting. Also, he spends time on promoting his book and himself (the "humble beginnings" story). Those items should be left for his personal website, not on a learning platform where I am spending valuable work hours attempting to gain job-specific knowledge

By Asya Ivanova on 12/9/2025

The course is very good; the material is delivered clearly and in an engaging way. With a bit less repetition and a few additional examples on postures and gestures, it could become even stronger. Overall, I truly enjoyed it!

By Alioscia Fausto on 11/23/2025

This body language training was outstanding! I learned so many eye-opening techniques about nonverbal communication. The exercises were engaging, the examples were clear, and I’m already noticing improvements in how I interact with others. Such a valuable experience.

By Tanya Zietsman on 11/4/2025

Personally i've struggled to use the applicable bofy language in the business industry and this course learned me on different methods and techniques to be more confident and how to implement it to show in my body language. This will most definitely guide me to communicate with more confidence with collegues, managers, clients and even with my family.

By Anonymized User on 4/30/2025

kursus ini sangat relate dengan apa yang saya alami, terutama dalam berkomunikasi dengan lawan bicara, membangun kepercayaan diri membutuhkan kosistensi dari gerak tubuh, posisi tegak dengan tangan terbuka, berdiri dan berjalan tegap ternyata adalah hal hala sederhana yang harus dilatih untuk membangun midset yang positif. mengalihkan padangan dari lawan bicara sering saya lakukan karena merasa lawan bicara yang sulit unutk dikendalikan dan merasa rendah diri sehingga banyak menerima kesan direndahkan. mulai saat ini saya kan melakukan hal hal sederhana tersebut, dari gaya berjala tegak, cara pandang lawan bicara, membangun batasan diri dengan lawan bicara, dan semoga dapat menjadi presentr atau pembawa materi dengan tenang, dengan olah pernfasan yang baik untuk merilexkan kondisi kondisi tegang.

By Anonymized User on 4/21/2025

Understanding Non-Verbal Cues: Learning to read and interpret body language, such as gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Improving Communication Skills: Enhancing my ability to convey messages clearly and confidently without words. Building Confidence: Developing a more assertive and positive presence in social and professional settings. Detecting Deception: Recognizing signs of dishonesty or discomfort in others.

By Marta Kramicz Wierzgala on 10/17/2024

Thanks a lot for this course!!! I do really appreciate its' content as it gave me a great value and opened my mind for some important issues. I'm totally sure I would often come back to it . Can't wait to see your other courses :) However, I have a small comment regarding the sound problems in the extra section. It was difficult to listen to the sound of these videos as there were a lot of unexpected sound cuts. I do really believe that this will be easy to correct if your team still have the sound recordings of this part. As a musician I felt that something is wrong with my internet connection but after comparing it with the previous 'canarian' sections I realised that the problem exists only in the last part. Wishing you all the best, Marta

By Nilange Aththanaike on 8/18/2024

That's right. There's always a way out of the frame you are in. Whether that is exactly what you want or need is something you have to question yourself. Really thoughtful, beautiful presented ideas in this course that is definitely applying your real life, real way of living.

By Olesya Oleskiv on 9/29/2023

Jimmy, you charmed me with the variety of movements and gestures you use while speaking. It's amazing how you highlight every word and phrase with a different gesture. While listening I was copying you in order to acquire that body language myself. Regarding the course, it is wonderful. Valuable pieces of advice are provided. The most useful for me was Public Speaking section. And surely I enjoyed the scenery and landscape. What a nice idea! You are cool! Good luck!

By Sherrie FranzLewis on 9/14/2022

I enjoyed this class and the examples you showed on how body language looks to other. I would like to see a little more how to read others. I know some things differ depending on culture but I think it would be helpful to have more examples. Overall, the class is very informative.

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Overall Score : 90 / 100