You may sometimes feel that others have the kind of confidence that allows them to speak up, assert themselves and win others over with convincing, engaging presentations. You may describe this as having a presence. But in fact, anyone can work on their own presence and develop the capacity to influence others. Let’s have a look at how you can work on your own presence to enhance your career and extend your influence with confidence.

Confident Body Language

You really shouldn’t underestimate the power of positive body language. Other people recognise this within seconds of a person entering a room: it may include relaxed shoulders, holding your posture well, making eye contact with others or simply taking up space in the room according to VeryWellMind.com.

Simply having energy also gives people influence: you’re more likely to command the attention of others if you’re moving rather than still.

Use All the Communication Channels

Having an influence involves more than what we simply say. Consider your tone of voice, laughter, pauses and sighing as well. Timing these additional types of communication can go a long way towards making your words have an impact.

Expert Cheltenham business coaching offered by specialists such as www.randall-payne.co.uk/services/business-advisory/business-coaching/cheltenham/ can offer personalised advice on adjusting your tone and having more presence in the workplace.

Dress to Impress

While there’s no certain style that will automatically grant you more presence, wearing something you feel confident and stylish in will have an enormous impact on your self-esteem, which in turn leads to you feeling more assertive and able to communicate healthily with others.

Focus on What You Can Change

There are many things in the world that we cannot control, but it helps massively to focus on those that we can. Set your sights on what positive changes you can make every day – can you spread kindness, do good or boost your knowledge in some way? This is a sure-fire way to feel that you have more influence on the world rather than focusing on things you cannot change.