@jamespercysmith: The "power stance" was never going to save you in a boardroom 😅 Real confidence isn't about taking up space with your body - it's about OWNING the space with your presence. Here's what actually works: Feet shoulder-width apart. Grounded, not spread. You look stable, not defensive. Hands visible and relaxed. Keep them out of your pockets. When people can't see your hands, they unconsciously don't trust you. Slow down your movements. Nervous energy shows up as fidgeting, swaying, and rushing. Stillness reads as authority. Eye contact that lingers. Don't dart around the room. Land on one person, finish your thought, then move on. Lower your chin slightly. Tilting your chin up looks arrogant. Level or slightly down signals you're engaged and grounded. Breathe before you speak. That one second pause before you answer a tough question makes you look composed, not caught off guard. The goal isn't to 'perform confidence' - it's to STOP 'performing' and let your actual presence fill the room. The people who command attention in meetings aren't doing a stance. They're just not shrinking. Work on that 👊 #PublicSpeaking #BodyLanguage #CommunicationSkills #ConfidenceTips #PresentationSkills

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