Let your power shine - 5 ways to turn on the juice.

Know your strengths and make it count.

It’s so tempting to tailor what you say about yourself to what you think your audience will want to hear. But every time you do that, you stray from what makes you a unique and powerful person. You “unbuild” your message and worse yet, you feel a little less important and strong.

So be who you really are and make the most of that.

Before you open your mouth, think about what you want to let people know about your work. Be clear about what excites you. And what you want them to be excited about. Get pumped. Here are a few tips:

1. Breath. Never underestimate the effectiveness of conscious breathing. Don’t hyper-ventilate, you’re trying to improve the oxygen/carbon dioxide balance in your body- or get out of fight/flight mode.
2. Visualize a place where you are happy.
3. Sense the support of your biggest fans, right behind you.
4. Wear a favorite piece of clothing.
5. Listen to a really great piece of music before you walk into the room.