298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible
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298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible

June 18, 20269 min
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The nonverbal habits that make you look confident, composed, and authentic before you even speak. How you carry yourself can shape how others perceive your confidence, credibility, and authenticity—often before you say a word. In this Quick Thinks episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams shares practical, research-backed techniques for strengthening your presence through body language, posture, gestures, and eye contact. Learn how to stand and sit with confidence, move with purpose, use your hands effectively, and avoid common nonverbal habits that can distract from your message. Whether you're presenting to an audience, leading a me...

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Matt Abrahams: Your presence at times can speak louder than your words. My name is Matt Abrahams, and I teach Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Welcome to this quick thinks episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, the podcast.

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Today, I'd like to walk you through best practices for helping you to make sure you convey confidence and authenticity in your communication. The goal here is not to make everyone communicate the same way, but rather to introduce you to fundamental best practices based on academic

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research that can inform what you do with your body and your voice. The very first thing people see about you is how you hold your body. Three rules to follow. You want to make sure that you are big, balanced, and still.

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