Body Language Boss Mode

My mom always reminded us to hold our shoulders back growing up. Heck, I even heard her say it to one of my brothers when we were all together a few weeks ago.

I admittedly don’t always as I find myself hunched over my computer often, but where I am always propped up – shoulders back, chin up – is walking into a “new room.”

You know those new rooms. The ones where you’re not completely sure of yourself.

The ones where there’s angst, an unknown, your reputation on the line.

The ones where you might be walking in to present, speak on stage, meet a new client, network, or be interviewed and there’s a chance you could absolutely blow it, or at least that’s what you’ve told yourself.

NOTHING communicates confidence before you even open your mouth like walking in on body language boss mode looking everyone in the eye.

SHOULDERS BACK, CHIN UP, LADIES. Nothing less. We’re communicating to others and to ourselves that we belong and that we’re confident.

“How to instantly look more confident.” Watch this clip from a Mel Robbins podcast episode with a body language expert. It’s wildly eye-opening and makes SO MUCH SENSE.

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