Also, Cut the Negative Self-Talk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you shouldn\u2019t talk bad about yourself to others, then it only makes sense that you should cut the negative self-talk too. You\u2019re never going to get noticed– for the right reasons– if you are constantly beating yourself up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be kind to yourself. This positive mindset of not punishing yourself will boost your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notice how much you talk down to yourself. Do you often find yourself backing away from expressing an idea because you believe someone else must <\/em>be better qualified? Do you find yourself making excuses for everyone but yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\nAll you\u2019re succeeding in doing is placing unnecessary <\/em>limitations on yourself. When you start encouraging yourself, it shows. It will show in the way you behave after making a mistake. It will show how much you contribute to meetings. It will even show in the language you use to express yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIncrease Your Knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWant a bullet-proof way of getting noticed at work and effortlessly become more confident? Be a well of knowledge. People trust those who exhibit extensive knowledge. They\u2019ll come to you with questions; you\u2019ll be the go-to person for settling debates, and hey, if nothing else, it\u2019s a great way to keep the conversations flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So read up on the latest research and information in your relevant field. Brush up on trivial knowledge. Start digging into the hows and whys of processes in your work, which in turn will boost your confidence in your own ability to do them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put Thought Before What You Say and How You Say It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe often rush into answering questions, especially if a superior is the posing the questions, but that can result in stumbling over your words, forgetting important information, and compensating with filler words, such as an endless stream of \u201cums\u201d and \u201clikes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your word choices change the way people interact with you. For example, when trying to interject a conversation, instead of apologizing, alternatives such as \u201cexcuse me\u201d and \u201cthank you\u201d work much better. Don\u2019t hesitate or show your hesitance by easing into an idea pitch, for instance, by saying \u201cI feel like…\u201d Assert your confidence right away by saying \u201cThis will\u2026\u201d and continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Put thought into what you\u2019re going to say before you say it, and then plan how you are going to say it. For example, you want to speak in a clear, level voice — not too loud and definitely not too low. Your words should be chosen carefully and deliberately– no fillers if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, you want to put considerate thought into your body language– this is, by the way, one of the most important parts in getting noticed at work and presenting yourself as confident. For a more detailed guide and some unforgettable tips, stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wonder Woman or The CEO?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe CEO is a power pose and a prelude for how you\u2019re going to exude confidence and self-assurance before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Body language is, hands down, one of the most important aspects to get right at work. People place a lot of value on first impressions. If they see you with slumped shoulders, dragging your feet, their first impression isn\u2019t going to be impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, body language tricks! Always make a point to hold eye contact when someone is speaking to you. You want to show them, especially if you\u2019re talking to your boss or superior, that you\u2019re paying attention to what they say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smiling more needs no explanation. The act of smiling can boost your confidence, believe it or not! It releases an abundance of all those feel-good hormones, so your body can\u2019t <\/em>help but feel confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow, let\u2019s talk about posture and pose. Striking a confident pose tricks your body into believing you are confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you heard of the CEO pose or the Wonder Woman pose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both are power poses– ones that make you feel and exude confidence. Even the act of practicing them preps you before, for example, a big meeting. The Wonder Woman pose is standing with your back impeccably straight, your legs slightly spread, and your hands on your hips. This pose thrusts your chest forward slightly, boldly showing your confidence. So, take a minute or two before a meeting, before even going to work, and assume a power pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CEO pose is one you have to be cautious with, but boy, is it a confidence booster! Sit at your desk, prop your feet on the desk, and place your hands behind your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Try your hand at The Performer to get an adrenaline rush. Named after the Rolling Stones\u2019 Mick Jagger, this power pose involved putting both hands over your head and standing with your feet apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expert on power poses, Amy Cuddy, whose TED Talk on power posing and its power has millions of views, named this next pose– The Loomer– after Lyndon B. Johnson, who famously used his 6\u20194\u2019 height to strategically show he was in control during meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are you waiting for? Strike a pose, and you\u2019ll feel like a regular Don Draper!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be Mindful of Your Body Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPower poses aren\u2019t all there is to controling your body language. There are a million things you can do to stand out in a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For one thing, there is absolutely nothing that says \u201cconfidence\u201d like making eye contact– and it\u2019s not just psychologists who say so. Even former U.S. Secret Service agents, like Evy Poumpouras, agree. Poumpouras says that confident people don\u2019t shy away from eye contact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So when you speak, look at people. And even more importantly, look at people when they <\/em>speak. It goes beyond appearing self-assured. It shows your co-workers and colleagues that you are actively listening. For you, it sends the signal that you\u2019re beyond sure of yourself and your abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n