4 TIPS FOR CONFIDENT FIRST TIME MEETINGS

These tips work in business and personal life.

Remember Initial Impact

90% of your impact when meeting someone for the first time is made within the first 80 seconds. Act Confident. Greet people in a positive way, SMILE and make eye contact. Hold you head up - be proud.

Make the inner voice complimentary and supportive

The most important person you will talk to is YOU. Be supportive talk to yourself like you are your own best friend - only say things you would say to another person. Learn from any mistakes you make and move on, do not dwell on issues.

Confident people learn to coach and compliment themselves every day.

Invest in your image

When you look good you feel good. People do judge a book by its cover, so choose your impression and present yourself well dressed and styled (clothes and hair) cleanliness is the order of the day.

Know your needs and communicate with confidence

People do not mind read ask for what you want - or even better listen to them and find how you can help. Listening is the most powerful tool - everyone likes a good listener.

Know your skills do not sell yourself short in business or personal issues.

KNOW WHO YOU ARE.