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What Are Some Nonverbal Cues That Can Convey Confidence At Work?

Attributes like full control of the space, relaxed body language, a posture that is open, and a strong, authentic presence. To begin feeling that power yourself imagine a lion in the jungle. She establishes her space and territory; she’s queen of the jungle. She’s relaxed; she moves gracefully. If she met a mouse on her path, it’s the mouse that would be tense. Her posture is open; she stretches out her limbs. She’d never have to battle for an armrest on an airplane. She’s -authentic; she carries her confidence and stability with her. She’s herself.

Take Up Space Use the arms on the chair, stand with your feet a bit apart (men can do this more easily than women.)

Why Is It Important To Give Nonverbal Cues That Convey Confidence And Poise At Work?

First – How you hold your body, speak and move affects how you feel. If you are standing with your shoulders drooping and head bowed, the little pharmacy in your brain creates and sends chemicals into your bloodstream in less than a fortieth of a second – to make you feel the way you look. Not powerful.
Second – We form and use first impressions to access who and how to interact with each other.