The Body Language Mistake That’s Killing Your Confidence on Stage

Michael Philpott
Michael Philpott
October 7, 2025

Before you even say a word, your body is already speaking. And your audience is listening.

In this video, executive speaker coach Michael Philpott reveals one of the most overlooked habits in public speaking: unconscious foot movement.

Whether you’re fidgeting, pacing, or shuffling side to side, your feet might be quietly sabotaging your presence — and your message.

Learn how to:
  • Spot and fix distracting body language habits
  • Use video feedback as a high-performance coaching tool
  • Create spatial anchors that lock in your message and ground your presence
  • Apply NLP and neuroscience to shift from tension to calm, confident delivery

🔁 Our feet are our foundation. Everything starts here.

🎤 This is Tip #2 in a 12-part series based on decades of experience coaching TEDx speakers, CEOs, founders, and high performers.

📍 Want to know your speaker type?

Take the free Anxious–Avoidant Speaker Assessment here: https://www.michaelphilpott.co.nz/assessment

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Michael Philpott
Michael Philpott
Michael is New Zealand’s #1 speaker coach and co-founder of Smart & Wise. He helps leaders speak with charisma, confidence, and clarity—drawing on decades of experience in storytelling, psychology, and stagecraft.
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