How Do You Build Self Confidence & Personal Poise?
Ever wonder why some people have all the luck? They make friends easily, land great jobs, win accolades? More often than not, it comes down to personality. Not everyone is born with self confidence & personal poise, but these are skills that can be developed, and they should be. Confidence is often a matter of overcoming your fears. A few strategies can build confidence…and with it, poise. Practice good posture. It may sound obvious, but leaders stand and sit up straight. When your shoulders are straight and your head is up, you feel more confident. Know your stuff. Confidence in most business situations–classroom, job interviews, speeches or presentations, for example–comes from knowing your subject and anticipating questions. In social situations, be prepared to discuss topics sure to come up, news, politics, art, wine…the topics to bone up on depend on the type of crowd you’ll be socializing with. Participate. Speak up, and join the conversation without trying to dominate with
