“A smart way of using your hands to make you look more interesting, thoughtful, and self-assured is to steeple your hands and… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Energy & Aura. You release your own distinctive energy signature which naturally produces a physical presence. When you emit positive energy, thoughts,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Approachability. Being warm and inviting demonstrates comfort, care, and emotional safety all of which encourages engagement. Your openness says, “I’m happy to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“We prefer to be around others who bring out the best in us and make us feel good, don’t we? Customers want… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Imagine how your positive attitude feels when you are enjoying a fabulous day—the sky is blue, the grass is green, the birds… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Throw out and discard all negative energy that comes your way and find the positives in the situations. You may be having… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“The Broaden-and-Build Theory in Positive Psychology suggests that positive emotions initiate upward spirals of positivity which contribute to our optimal well-being. It… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“An approachable person intuitively knows how to set new acquaintances at ease and create a safety net for them to be vulnerable… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Proxemics is the study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, social interaction, and communication.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“When my son was a teenager, he would use the ‘poker face’ tactic when I was lecturing, nagging, or suggesting. As a… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Have you decided to simply smile and nod to avoid a confrontation with someone who was being a jerk? Have you ever… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Exaggerating Your Gestures “Have you ever walked through a door and been jumped on by an over-enthusiastic dog with big paws who… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Look for all of the possible missteps in the following scenario. My friend Amy arrived at a consultation with her Hispanic business… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As you navigate the various zones with people, a variety of specific physical and psychological responses is elicited from them. Until you… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Who are we the most comfortable with? People who are the most like us! The “Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis” (Newcomb, 1956) found that similar… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“What is acceptable on a personal level is very different from what is acceptable on a business level. When we utilize touch… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Bringing a great attitude with positive energy is one of the best strategies you can have for your personal and professional success.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Mirroring is especially helpful when our differences may divide. Think of the times when you have made a diligent effort to speak… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“As humans, we are all insecure to a certain degree, and we don't want to risk looking stupid, being rejected, or feeling… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“It has been said that poise is our highest state of consciousness. It reflects your presence, composure, balance, gratitude, discretion, and self-respect.… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“A genuine smile is inviting, contagious, encouraging, and brings joy into the world. It instantly tells others that you are glad to… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Science proves that what appears to be solid is simply moving at a slower rate. Whereas, what is moving, grooving, and flowing,… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Poised Positioning • Be mindful of how you use your body to communicate. • Be fully present in the moment. • Be… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“Coordinating your gestures with someone’s subtle behaviors, can help you gain understanding, realize comfortable compatibility, and develop mutual trust.” — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
“In the legend of Camelot, King Arthur gave consideration as to how his knights might be positioned spatially to impart a message… — Susan C. Young Copy Share Image
