Use Your Body Posture To Influence People

‘’Power Posing’’ is the psychological ‘’Fake It Till You Make It’’

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Have you thought about what is behind Superman's power poses?

Imagine a nervous candidate at a job interview. Her arms cling to her body, her hand — half-hiding her mouth. She has made herself look small.

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Now imagine a confident job applicant. Her body is in a comfortable position, elbows away from her sides. She is happy with the amount of space she takes. Her head is up; her eyes — looking straight. She exhibits positive energy.

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What Is The Catch?

• The first woman appears of low confidence, holding herself inferior. She does not appear as someone you would jump to give a job to.
• The second candidate is a different story. She appears confident as if she trusts herself. Employers feel they can trust her, too.