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ICFSFL WE Power Coaching Program: Creating a First Impression That Turns People’s Heads

This session explores how to create a powerful first impression that captures attention and builds immediate interest and trust. In the first few seconds of any interaction, people decide whether they want to engage with you, respect you, or dismiss you. Participants will learn exactly what shapes that decision — from posture and movement to eye contact, energy, and subtle nonverbal cues.

We will break down what strengthens a first impression and what quietly ruins it. Through short video demonstrations, I will show how entering a room can instantly elevate or lower your perceived status. We will also explore rapport, natural mirroring, and how unconscious signals influence attraction and authority. A brief segment will address hidden sexual signals and how they can unintentionally affect professional interactions.

Attendees will leave with a practical Pocket Guide highlighting what to focus on in the first moments of contact, plus simple exercises to slow down, project status, and refine their presence. They will gain tools they can immediately apply in meetings, networking events, interviews, and public appearances.

Learning Objectives:

• Master the First 7 Seconds
  Participants will be able to consciously manage their body language, movement, posture, eye contact, and pace when entering a room or starting a conversation in order to create a strong, confident, and memorable first impression.

• Build Instant Rapport Through Nonverbal Alignment
  Attendees will learn how to recognize and use natural mirroring, pacing, and subtle adjustment techniques to establish connection quickly without appearing artificial or forced.

• Control Hidden Signals That Influence Perception
  Participants will gain the ability to identify and regulate unconscious cues — including status displays and subtle attraction signals — so their presence supports their professional goals rather than undermines them.

Free registration. 
No CCEUs provided. 

About the Speaker: Tetyana Didenko

Tetyana Didenko – Leadership Development and Nonverbal Communication Expert | Body Language Analyst | Certified Executive Coach (ICF) | Mentor to Coaches | Keynote Speaker | Author

She works with executives and founders through strategic executive coaching and advanced nonverbal communication analysis, helping leaders strengthen clarity, influence, and executive presence in high-stakes environments for over a decade. Tetyana also serves as a mentor to professional coaches, supporting the development of their presence, listening depth, and nonverbal awareness in client sessions.

She is an international keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, delivering sessions on leadership presence and nonverbal influence at global summits and professional events. Her expertise in body language has been featured on NBC6 South Florida and other media outlets. She regularly publishes articles in international magazines and is the author of the forthcoming book Win Before You Speak: Nonverbal Strategies for Sales, Negotiations & Leadership.

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