New Government: 100 Days of Body Language

So, the new UK government has reached it's first 100 days in office, and from a body language/communication point of view there have already been some highs points, as well as a few low points, along the way.

Whilst we could focus on what hasn't happened or what's gone wrong so far, as a coach I prefer to notice what's going well, how we could improve or learn if something didn't work out, and over all what we could do to make our lives even better. In NLP, this approach is called 'the feedback sandwich'.

For me the strongest message sent out is that today really is business as usual. Prime Minister David Cameron is happily on holiday, leaving his Deputy Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat leader, Nick Clegg to field the media with progress reports, interviews and visions for the future.

All this is very positive. It says loud and clear that these two men, trust and work very well together - and at a time when the country still nervously steps out of recession, that's a very important message to send to the country, to industry and the financial markets, and fellow trading partners in the world.

Whilst body language suggests David Cameron is still very much the leader within the coalition, the two together also show a broad consensus; two men very much at ease and working well with each other; equals.

Personally as an optimist, it's pleasing to see this meeting of minds filtering through other areas and departments of government, seeing previous political opponents now working together.

Of course, the moaners and naysayers will complain and point out the odd disagreement or potential future flash point, but for the most part British people seem relaxed, and possibly even relieved, that finally we do have a government that:

1. Is telling us how we all know it is with the economy and what the near future will look like, and
2. Is working together with regards what we must do about it.

Life isn't always easy, but with a 'can do' attitude it's always more possible.

Take a look at the BBC video montage '100 days in 100 seconds' to see what I mean. Click here to view.