Is your body language working against you? | Cara Hale Alter
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Is your body language working against you? | Cara Hale Alter

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 16, 202618 min
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  • Relationships & psychology

What does confidence look like? Public speaking expert Cara Hale Alter studies how to project confidence and credibility — and she's pinpointed two key behaviors that shape how others see you. In this actionable talk, she explains how to make sure you're showing your true potential at work and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Getting feedback can be tough, especially when it feels like others aren't perceiving

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you the way you see yourself. Maybe you view yourself as bubbly, but others say you're too reserved. Maybe you consider yourself flexible, but others say you're too rigid. This misalignment can bring up some big questions.

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What is you? Are you how you feel about yourself from the inside? Or are you what others perceive about you from the outside? This is communication expert Kara Hale Alter.

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