

Why eye contact matters
Speak As Well As You Think by Jenn Alex
S5 · E4
Apr 15, 2026
36:23
Episode notes
This month, we're talking about eye contact.
We've all heard we should look at people as we speak, but what exactly does that mean? How long do we look at them? How do we move when there are multiple people to look at? If it feels awkward to the speaker, does it come across awkward to the listener? All great questions.
Here's what we unpack:
- Why eye contact matters
- What does your eye contact communicate
- How to vary it based on the setting/situation
- When and how to practice it
Keywords
business communication
communication skills
public speaking
leading a meeting
skill development
confidence
difficult conversations
crucial conversations
feedback
nervousness