Feb 29, 04:26 pm

2. Speak Up.

          This doesn’t mean voicing every thought that surfaces in your head without discretion. This means having the courage to assert your voice despite fears of disagreement or disapproval. The next time that little voice inside of you is going off, have the courage to open your mouth and say it directly. Say it because you believe it. Don’t apologize for it—not in your voice, not in your body, not in your head. People sense when your convictions are coming from a deep, powerful place and it affects them.

          There’s a difference between speaking up for yourself and just disagreeing for the sake of argument (which comes off as contentious and obnoxious). When it’s something that’s important to you and you feel strongly about, you’ll know the difference. And even if others disagree with your opinion, the fact that you have the integrity and openness to own up to them will receive positive marks in everyone’s book.

3. Relax.

          When you are relaxed and grounded, other people are much more comfortable taking you in, on both on an intellectual and physical level. There is something difficult about being open and receptive to someone who is filled with tense or nervous energy. Being relaxed and open signals that you are comfortable in your skin and have something valuable to offer. Although it’s difficult to just advise someone to “relax”, there are some tricks you can do to ease your tension or nervousness.

          Yes, you’ve heard it time and time again: breathe. Ever notice how stressful situations cause you to clench your stomach? When you hold your stomach, the result is shallow breathing, nervous energy and performance anxiety. Next time you catch yourself feeling under pressure, breathe deeply and imagine your feet sending energy into the ground—literally, to ground you. When you’re able to do these two things, people won’t know why but they will be more comfortable and receptive in your presence.

4. Posture.

     Here are 5 golden rules for power-posture:

          1. Shoulders back.
          2. Head forward (not tilted up or down)
          3. Arms rested by your side (either on your side or the arm of the chair, but not crossed or held)
          4. Sit up straight or leaning back into your chair, but don’t lean forward as it signals begging or desperation.
          5. Feet shoulder width apart.

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