Collaborative post:
Whether you run your own business, or you are just high up in the business you work for, there are going to be many occasions when you find yourself in a particularly high-pressure situation and having to get out of it what you need to. When you are in such a situation, there are a lot of things that you can do to help yourself, and one of the most important is making sure that you are as confident as possible in general. Let’s take a look at some of the things you can do to help yourself feel more confident in those moments.
Source – CCO License
Come Prepared
First of all, you should always make sure that you have come prepared to your meeting or whatever the situation might be. That means that you have done your research and you know all you can about the other people and what they are hoping for, and that you know in general as much as possible about the relevant information too. You should know exactly what you want to get out of it, and you should make sure that you prepare at least some of what you will say – though be careful not to over-rehearse either.
Be Happy With Your Appearance
You don’t have to look a certain way, but you should make sure that you are personally happy with how you look, so that is going to be important for you to pay attention to here. There are many ways that you might be able to ensure that, from using clip in extensions to get your hair just right, to making sure that you are wearing the right smart outfit for the situation. It’s all about projecting confidence and making sure you are happy with what you are putting forward. As long as you are, it will come across.
Source – CCO License
Remember Past Successes
At this point in your career, you probably already have at least a few conquests that you can remember, and it’s a good idea to bring those to mind when you are trying to feel fully confident going into this kind of situation. Just remembering past times when you were able to win will help you to remember that you can, and this will influence how you behave considerably, so that is absolutely something that you should make sure to do when you are in such a setting. It will help a lot.
Be Friendly
Finally, remember that being confident does not mean talking down to people, or that you are treating them poorly. It’s actually the opposite: it’s bringing people into your circle of confidence and making sure that you are doing all you can to make them feel comfortable. If you can do that, it’s going to mean that you actually come off so much more confidently, so that is something that you should be aware of here. It is going to make a big difference to how people see you and how you see yourself as well.
Sarah x
