The ability to capture your audience when you walk into a room is sure to start you off on the right foot when going on an interview or making a presentation to prospective clients. Non-verbal signals have five times the impact of verbal signals. So you can count on losing your audience when you walk in with head down dragging your feet regardless how much you try to change it. This is a small step in making a big impression in your non-verbal communication.
Questions have the answers:
- What can be improved in the way you stand and walk?
- When you stand and walk erect what do you notice?
- When you slouch what does it feel like compared to standing erect?
- What is your assessment of someone who slouches?
- What is the posture of the leaders you admire?
- What benefits would “standing tall” have when going on an interview?
- Here’s a Web site with great content and demonstrations on “Correct Posture”
- Correct posture can actually help you be calmer and more relaxed, which is the way you want to be on an interview or making a presentation. This can actually be put to the test. Check out the above website to see how.
- Listen to your body and feel the power as you individualize your “standing tall”
- Do you know that it is impossible to be depressed with correct posture and chin up? Try it!
- Remember to stand tall and anything is possible
By Theresa-Maria Napa of WomenCo.
Updated March 14, 2011
