• Consider your posture.

• Smile.

• Have a firm handshake – When you meet someone for the first time in a new situation, confidently hold out hand and give a firm handshake. This applies to both men and women.

• Use positive eye contact – When you look someone in the eye you are telling him or her you are strong and confident. Note: Don’t turn it into a war of wills, or a staring contest, and remember to look away occasionally.

• Use a strong voice – The sound we produce with our vocal chords can be strong, powerful, smooth, sexy, etc. It is a great instrument. It also says a lot about who we are; that is, speak too softly and people may assume you are afraid to speak up. A simple guide for speaking is breathe, speak slowly and speak up.