Kristin Bock: Non-Verbal Communication
Body language keynote speaker and nonverbal communication expert Kristin Bock helps professionals elevate presence, influence, and inclusion using the science of human behavior.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Founder of Body Language Blueprints, a leading communication training platform
- Specialist in nonverbal communication, presence, and influence
- Former corporate leader with 25+ years of professional experience
- Advocate for inclusive, civil, and human-centered communication
- Formats: Keynote speaker and communication skills trainer
- Audiences: Leaders, sales professionals, presenters, HR teams, and organizations seeking stronger influence, inclusion, and communication effectiveness
- Outcomes:
- Increased awareness of body language and nonverbal signals
- Stronger presence and credibility in meetings and presentations
- Practical tools to build trust, connection, and inclusion
- Travels from: Oshkosh, WI
- **Fee range: $500 - $5,000
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Keynote Topics:
Avoiding Cue-lessness
(How to shout, “I’m a great leader!!” without saying a word)
The best leaders aren’t necessarily the ones people follow blindly. They’re the ones people follow willingly and eagerly. They’re the people who understand how personal connection stems not simply from the words we say, but from the physical & emotional cues we display!
In this engaging keynote, your audience will laugh, (possibly gasp!) and learn exactly what their bodies are saying when their mouths stop moving.
With an ear-catching and eye-catching experience, audiences will learn:
- Survival of the best communicators is less about words & more about how you make others feel (spoiler alert, it involves nonverbal cues!)
- Success is truly for master communicators who use both their mouths and body to convey connection
- The brain science of why human connection matters
- The key charisma factor to making any new connection memorable (hello there, charisma!)
- The secret body language tools you can use to sign more clients (& make more $)
IT’S TIME TO LEARN WHY EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN LEADERSHIP, CAN’T AFFORD TO BE CUE-LESS.
Cultivating Charisma: A Guide To Improving Your Executive Presence
At the core of building executive presence is your charisma—that “something special” that draws others to you, and makes them eager to trust you. Even if you’re not a “natural born leader”, you can build your executive presence by cultivating your charisma.
A foundational approach to executive presence training, this interactive session illustrates the nonverbal keys of influence and how they affect the way others perceive you, your warmth, your competence, and your ability to lead.
Get ready to go from “meh” to “memorable”. Get ready to cultivate your charisma!
- Build charisma (aka influence)
- Build connection and trust with others
- Recognize the nonverbal cues you are sending and receiving
- Show empathy
- Be influential, engaging, relatable
How To Speak Fluent Body Language: In Person And Virtually
BESTSELLING WORKSHOP
This presentation is customizable and focuses on the body language components that are most relevant to your team and industry. (Think Potato Head–we take the pieces we like and put them together to build a training tailored to you.)
This training covers the building blocks of nonverbal communication including:
- Trust Indicators
- First impressions
- Purposeful Gazing
- Fronting
Master your charisma in person and online with tools and techniques that flow from virtual to real life.
Nonverbal Know-How: The Power of Body Language
THE FOUNDATION
Unleash your body language superpower and ability to influence people without even saying a word!
This engaging presentation teaches you the basics of body language and gives you actionable tools and strategies to feel more confident interacting with others.
Learn how to:
- Optimize your first impression.
- Build connection and trust with others.
- Recognize the nonverbal cues you are sending and receiving
- Be influential, engaging, relatable
- Show empathy
- Tap into your vocal power
- Gain powerful insight into your nonverbal brand
In a world so focused on the words we say, learn how your body can support your message.
Keeping Connected: Leveraging Your Virtual Super Powers
VIRTUAL TALK
We live in a virtual world. If Web 2.0, Zoom and the metaVerse aren’t yet part of your vernacular – they will be. Engaging with others virtually requires a different set of skills than when interacting in person.
This presentation covers the “must haves” when virtually communicating!
- Make eye contact when there are 20+ faces on your screen
- Avoid the dreaded RBF
- Master the video charisma of Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew McConaughey
- Create an impactful virtual space in addition to making sure you get your best side.
- Lighting, background, & sound equipment needed to get it done
Facing the Truth: Understanding Microexpressions
READING FACIAL CUES – (Also known as: how to be an emotionally intelligent human)
Fun Fact: A microexpression is a very brief, involuntary facial expression made during an intense emotional feeling.
Did you know that there are seven microexpressions?
Being able to read them makes you a more effective and perceptive communicator (aka the secret sauce to making someone feel seen and heard!)
During this training you will:
- Learn how to spot the 7 microexpressions
- Prepare and script your personal/company responses to each emotion
- Practice spotting the expressions
This powerful people skill is a must-have in your communication toolbox. Decoding these expressions will make you a superhero to your team and clients – allowing you to respond to others in real-time with empathy and compassion.
It’s time to learn the 7 microexpressions!
Talent Short Bio
Kristin Bock is a leading authority on nonverbal communication and the founder of Body Language Blueprints, an innovative online education platform focused on helping professionals communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. Known as the woman determined to skyrocket success using the science of body language, Kristin blends behavioral science with highly practical techniques that translate immediately into the workplace.
After more than 25 years in a successful corporate career, Kristin made a bold pivot in 2018 to pursue her passion for understanding how humans communicate beyond words. That decision led her to specialize in body language, presence, and behavioral awareness at a time when professional interactions were becoming increasingly complex, hybrid, and high-stakes.
Kristin’s work focuses on helping leaders and teams stand out in live presentations, virtual meetings, sales conversations, and everyday professional interactions. Her approach emphasizes awareness of posture, gestures, facial expressions, and micro-behaviors that shape trust, credibility, and connection. She is especially passionate about teaching inclusive communication, showing how nonverbal cues can either invite collaboration or unintentionally create distance.
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Kristin Bock, a dynamic force in the realm of nonverbal communication. Kristin is the founder of Body Language Blueprints, an innovative online platform dedicated to enhancing communication skills by leveraging the subtle art of body language.
With a unique approach that merges scientific insights with practical applications, she empowers professionals to stand out in person, during presentations, and in the digital landscape. Known as the Woman Determined to Skyrocket Your Success Using the Science of Body Language, Kristin is a beacon of expertise and inspiration in her field.
Kristin Bock’s journey into the world of body language began after she left a successful career spanning over 25 years in 2018. Driven by a passion for understanding and teaching the nuances of nonverbal communication, she made a bold decision to pivot her career and focus on what she truly loves.
Her dedication to this discipline stems from a deep belief in its power to transform personal and professional interactions, especially in today’s rapidly changing workplace dynamics. Kristin’s mission is more pertinent now than ever. As the workplace evolves, so does the need for effective communication.
Kristin is committed to teaching professionals and leaders the critical importance of body language in building connections and promoting inclusion. She champions the idea that civility, even towards those with differing viewpoints, is essential. Echoing the wisdom of her grandfather, she often says, “We’re all quirky different, so you better know how to relate!” This philosophy underpins her approach to teaching and mentoring, making her a sought-after expert in the field.
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Kristin Bock – Body Language Blueprints | Speaker Reel
In this fast-paced speaker reel, body language expert Kristin Bock reveals how nonverbal cues shape perception, connection, and success in today’s workplace.
Video Summary & Key Moments
This two-minute speaker reel introduces Kristin Bock’s signature message: communication is happening constantly, whether we are aware of it or not. Kristin opens with a powerful metaphor, describing invisible “speech bubbles” above our heads that others instinctively fill in based on our nonverbal cues. Every gesture, expression, posture, and tone is being interpreted in real time.
She highlights the scale of the challenge, noting that ineffective communication is one of the leading causes of failure in organizations today. Despite advances in technology and digital communication, Kristin emphasizes that more than 60 percent of communication remains nonverbal. These signals matter just as much, if not more, in virtual meetings, presentations, and everyday workplace interactions.
Through humor and live demonstration, Kristin shows how subtle actions such as head tilts, nods, smiles, and vocal cues instantly change how messages are received. The reel reinforces her central idea that cues are clues. When people learn to recognize and intentionally manage their nonverbal signals, they gain greater control over how they are perceived professionally and personally.
Kristin also connects body language to empathy and inclusion. By paying attention to others’ cues and responding appropriately, leaders and teams create environments where people feel seen, heard, and understood. She frames this awareness as a gift that strengthens trust, relationships, and collaboration.
The reel concludes with a clear call to action: your nonverbals are already speaking. Learning what they are saying is the key to becoming a next-level communicator.
Key Moments
- 00:25 The cost of ineffective communication at work
- 00:45 Why nonverbal cues drive perception and connection
- 01:20 Empathy, cues, and building stronger relationships
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