1. Have a confident stance

2. Speak with an even tempo

3. Remember to listen

4. Say less but with more impact

5. A carefully placed pause is always better than filling the air with noise

Bonus keep your hands comfortably in your lap or at belly button level to keep you from nervously fidgeting

I’ve had a great time for the past two days participating in a Facebook group called the Becoming challenge.

Yesterday we learned about growth through positive self-talk and breathing technics in order to improve our health. We also talked about how much a smile can change your out look on your day and your life.

1. Know your stuff, be knowledgeable about what you want to contribute to a situation
2. Be intentional. This sounds like number 1, but it is essential to remember that you cannot break all silences. Don’t speak for the sake of making noise
3. The clipboard test: walk as if you are supposed to be in the space you are in. Hold your shoulders back and pick your head up.
4. Don’t be afraid to say I don’t know; it could be a chance for someone to teach you something
5. Remember that people are just people, not superheroes in disguise.
6. Be clear about what you want and ask for it.
7. Dress the part. We should dress the way we want to feel.
8. Do your research, when you are going somewhere, try to find information about people attending the event so you can know a bit about them and come up.with interesting questions to ask.
9. Be ok with making mistakes
10. Practice practice practice.