Tips on projecting a confident image
There's no arguing that these tips on projecting a confident image are sound, however the author is suggesting that posture and body language are one and the same and that doesn't quite fly.
"Body Language +Stand with weight evenly distributed over both feet with head level. This will help the speaker appear stable, levelheaded and straight forward. +And open posture and fluid hand gestures will help one appear comfortable and conversational. Hands that are clasped or stiff can look too formal or disengaged."
'Poor' posture will contribute to 'poor' body language. Similarly, 'good' posture contributes to 'good' body language.
Try this simple test. Kick off your shoes and stand up. Relax your hands by your sides and relax and breathe from your abdomen. Now close your eyes and pay attention to where your weight distribution is located on your feet. Notice:
- Is there more weight on the left or right foot
- Does the weight bare on the inside or outside of your feet
- Are you back on your heels or on the balls of your feet
When you've noted all this, you can of course open your eyes.
Now if you're like 99% of the population, you noticed that your weight distribution was a little uneven (or maybe a lot uneven!). So, would you really like to give a public speech while trying to concentrate on keeping your weight evenly distributed??? Isn't public speaking difficult enough for most people?
Wouldn't you rather not have to think about your posture at all and just focus on giving a great presentation? What would it be like to be able to stand up in public situations (or any other situation) and have your weight evenly distributed, your head level, shoulders back?
In fact, lets go a step further. What if your voice was resonating (light projects, sound resonates) richly with volume and depth? And eye contact was easily maintained?
Well, maybe it's just crazy talk, but I'm going to tell you that if you address your posture effectively all this happens naturally and with ease. In turn you feel and appear more confident.
So, what really is posture and how do you address it effectively? ...Well I'll have to come back to that a little later (and I will). For now, just remember this - muscles move bones.
Read the complete article here
Talk soon
Donal
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