Look around you; at the bus driver, at commuters on the train, at your friends and your colleagues. It’s easy to notice who’s confident, isn’t it? They’re usually the ones who look happy, who sit upright and who, if they catch you looking at them, smile back. Self-Confidence illuminates in those who have it and it gives them a sense of fearlessness. Those who have self-confidence are most likely to be successful in both their personal and professional life. Why is this? It’s because self-confidence gives us the feeling that we’re doing is exactly what we want and need to be doing.

Self-Confidence, like any other skill, can be learned over time. And contrary to what you may believe, learning to be confident is easier than it looks.

Here are 5 easy ways to look (and sound) more confident

Whether you’re getting ready for a job interview or preparing for a meeting with important clients, your confidence (or hesitation) will be present.

Look the part. Remember that old saying, dress for success? Put it into practice. Try it out, put something on that makes you feel powerful; a nice, ironed shirt or black pants and a great pair of shoes. How do you feel? Now do the reverse. How do you feel in those pyjamas? In your tracksuit?

If you look the part, you’ll feel the part.

Posture. Body language sometimes says more than verbal language. If you’re slouching or looking down to the ground, you’re not going to seem confident. Carry your head high, throw your shoulders back (something our mums have told us to do over and over!) and smile. Act like you own the room, even if you don’t!

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