FAQ: Jen Aks' Book 'Your Body Is Speaking' and The Power of Gesture® Method

What is ‘Your Body Is Speaking’ and who is it for?

‘Your Body Is Speaking’ is Jen Aks’ debut book that provides a practical guide to using The Power of Gesture® method to develop authentic leadership, confidence, and presence. It’s designed for leaders, professionals, and changemakers who want to lead authentically without second-guessing themselves.

Who is Jen Aks and what is her background?

Jen Aks is an embodiment coach, thought leader, author, and creator of The Power of Gesture® with over 30 years of experience as a dance educator and somatic practitioner. She founded The Power of Gesture® as a pioneering bodyset practice that redefines leadership and confidence.

What is The Power of Gesture® method?

The Power of Gesture® is a bodyset practice that uses intentional hand gestures to create rapid shifts in self-trust, grounding, and presence. It bridges kinesthetic intelligence, emotional awareness, and embodiment-based leadership to help people unlock clarity and confidence.

When was the book released and where can I purchase it?

The book was released on September 30th and is available for purchase through Jen Aks’ website at www.jenaks.com.

What is the 3E Framework that Jen Aks teaches?

The 3E Framework stands for Embody. Empower. Elevate. This approach helps people reconnect with their body’s wisdom, gain courage to trust what they know, and show up authentically in relationships, work, and life.

What are the main benefits readers can expect from this book?

Readers will learn to trust their body’s innate intelligence, communicate desires and vision with confidence, navigate life transitions with resilience and ease, and lead with authentic presence in relationships, work, and community.

How does Jen Aks’ approach differ from traditional mindset work?

Jen Aks emphasizes that ‘mindset is only half of our intelligence’ and that ‘bodyset is the missing piece.’ Her method focuses on connecting to how we feel physically to unlock clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership.

Where can I find more information about Jen Aks and her work?

You can visit www.jenaks.com for more information on The Power of Gesture® and follow Jen Aks on Instagram at @jen_aks for updates and insights.

Has Jen Aks presented her work publicly recently?

Yes, Jen Aks recently presented at a TEDx event in Folsom, CA in August, where she challenged conventional leadership notions and revealed how the mind-body connection enhances authentic decision-making.