If you want others to take you seriously, you should learn to make a great first impression. It starts by entering the room. Server businessinsider.com shows how to enter with confidence and authority.
Good impressions starts with preparation. Do not underestimate it.
1) Dressing ritual
Dressing rituals will help you get ready for an important event. You can prepare your clothes the evening before your performance by laying them out. Besides you´ll get to check that clothes you need are in perfect condition.
2) Get rid of stress
You can sing in the car or play a game which doesn´t require much thinking. Be sure you know all essential information.
3) Power pose
Two minutes before entering a room, do a power pose. Stretch out your arms and legs as far as they can go. It´s better to do it privately. You´ll feel more confidently thanks to the production of testosterone.
ENTERING
1) Don´t hesitate
Find out as much about company you are visiting as possible. It will build confidence.
2) Impress from the beginning
If you think that the first impression starts with speaking you´re wrong. It starts with entering a room. Try to make a good impression to everyone in the room not just those who are important to you. Because you´ll be judge by reactions of those people too.
3) Smile
The most important non-verbal signals are facial expressions. You don´t need to have a huge grin, but but at least smile, it will encourage others to communicate with you.
4) Body Posture
One mistake is hunching your back. If you want to look confident, straighten up.
5) Gesturing
When we are nervous, our gestures are limited. This limited movement expresses feelings of discomfort and shyness. So use the whole length of your arms. But don´t exaggerate.
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