New Book 'Your Body Is Speaking' Introduces Bodyset Practice for Authentic Leadership Development

The human resources industry gains a new resource for leadership development with the publication of "Your Body Is Speaking" by Jen Aks, founder of The Power of Gesture®. Available as of September 30th, the book introduces a pioneering bodyset practice that redefines leadership, decision-making, and confidence development in high-pressure professional environments. This methodology represents the culmination of Aks' 30 years of experience as a dance educator and somatic practitioner, offering HR vendors and talent management professionals an innovative approach to leadership training.

The Power of Gesture® methodology bridges kinesthetic intelligence, emotional awareness, and embodiment-based leadership through intentional hand gestures. The practice delivers rapid shifts in self-trust, grounding, and presence, empowering leaders and professionals to lead authentically without second-guessing. As Aks explains, "Mindset is only half of our intelligence. Bodyset is the missing piece. When we connect to how we feel, we unlock the clarity, confidence, and truth we've been searching for which allows us to lead authentically in all aspects of our life."

The methodology is anchored in what Aks calls the 3E Framework: Embody, Empower, Elevate. This structured approach helps individuals reconnect with their body's wisdom, gain courage to trust their knowledge, and show up authentically in professional relationships and workplace scenarios. The framework emphasizes that by embodying first and realigning with core values, professionals can feel authentically empowered and serve from an elevated state, potentially transforming how organizations approach leadership development and executive coaching.

For HR vendors and talent management providers, the book serves as a practical guide for developing leadership programs that help professionals trust the body's innate intelligence, communicate vision with confidence, navigate organizational transitions with resilience, and lead with authentic presence in workplace environments. The publication follows Aks's recent TEDx talk in Folsom, CA this past August, where she challenged conventional notions of leadership and revealed how the mind-body connection holds the key to stronger, more authentic decision-making. Additional information on The Power of Gesture® methodology and book purchasing is available at https://www.jenaks.com.

The introduction of bodyset practices into leadership development represents a significant shift in how HR professionals and vendors might approach talent management and executive training. By integrating physical awareness with mental processes, organizations could develop more authentic and effective leadership outcomes, potentially reducing leadership turnover and improving decision-making quality in high-stakes business environments. This embodied leadership approach may become increasingly relevant as organizations seek more holistic development methods that address both cognitive and physical dimensions of leadership effectiveness.