“ASK YOURSELF: Do you appear self-confident or unsure? Do you project a calm demeanor or scream instability? Do you come across as… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Since non-verbal signals have five times the impact of verbal signals, paying attention to the image you are projecting is crucial to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Using your body language to your advantage can not only improve how others perceive you, but can raise your own levels of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The next time you have a high-stakes meeting, a presentation, or an important social engagement, practice power posing beforehand to potently and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Being mindful of your body movement, facial expressions, voice tone, gestures, orientation, postures, and touch will help you project personal excellence for… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Cheri Davis is a fun, energetic, positive, and beautiful friend. We both share a vibrant and positive energy which is a rare… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Are you being approachable when you are around new people? Ever not know what to say? Simply smile when you make eye… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A light-hearted point to consider: Do you know the number one reason a man falls in love with a woman? Because of… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The approachable individuals are the first ones that I introduce myself to because they make me feel emotionally safe.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Beyond these universal expressions of emotion, there are hundreds of variations which are often a matter of choice, whether consciously or subconsciously.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“All hugs are not created equal. Some people are naturally gifted in showering others with warmth and affection. They can hug with… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Unfortunately, unapproachable leaders create a tense environment that may prevent their people from bringing their best strengths and talents or challenges and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A simple handshake is not always a simple handshake. The way it is delivered can take on a million meanings and interpretations.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Handshakes, Hugs & Other Touching. Learning how to touch appropriately can elevate your presentation, demonstrate respect, and convey confidence.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When you make eye contact with another person, you can send thousands of silent messages without even speaking a word. No wonder… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Meaningful eye contact has the power to transcend time and space to connect us with others and can be one of the… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The consistency of their moods and emotions creates a predictable and consistent outcome that can be reassuring in our turbulent times. You… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Ask any person trained in sign language and they will confirm the fact that you can talk with your hands. Your hand… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Smiling Bloopers • Insincere smiling can backfire! (Different from a shy smile that just beckons a friendly "hello.") • Transitioning from a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It is through these facial expressions that we write and feel our life story, create lifelong social habits—through which we are received… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Proper posture conveys that you are ready to take command and master new situations. When you project this level of confidence, you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“12 Ways to Improve & Project Confident Posture 1. Go people watching. Note how you interpret the different postures you observe. This… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“People who cast a negative energy can make us feel doubtful, devalued, and disrespected. In response, we contract and are left cold… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you seek new opportunities to make favorable first impressions, be ever aware of the subtle effect that physical positioning and distance/closeness… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Why Does Mirroring Work? Scientific research suggests ‘mirroring’ techniques works because of the mirror-neurons which are fired in our brains when we… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image