The Standing Posture and the Charismatic Walk

The Standing Posture (Shoulders and Back)

The basis of all confident posture is to stand erect. A slouch is universally associated with lack of confidence or depression.

To project confidence and charisma, you should stand up straight, with your shoulders slightly back and your head erect, looking straight ahead.

This is no coincidence; it is the archetypal posture of superheroes and authority figures.

This physiology not only sends a positive signal to others, but, as we have seen, it also sends a signal of confidence to your own brain.

Walking with purpose

The way you walk communicates a lot about your state of mind and your level of determination.

People who have no clear direction, are bored or feel depressed often walk slowly, look at the ground and may shuffle their feet. This projects a lack of energy and discouragement.

In contrast, confident people and leaders often walk with a faster, more purposeful pace.

They do not walk excessively fast (which could denote nervousness or haste ), but with purpose. The key word is "purposeful."

This type of walking shows that you have energy, know where you are going, have clear goals, and have no time to waste.

What to do with your hands while walking

While walking, the position of your hands is crucial to maintain that confident image. You should avoid at all costs walking with your hands in your pockets.

This posture sends a negative signal, suggesting that you have something to hide, that you feel insecure, or that you are not open to interaction.

Humans trust you more if they can see your hands. Ideally, keep your arms relaxed at the sides of your body, allowing for a natural sway.

This is the posture often seen in public figures who want to project stability and confidence.

If for some reason you need to use a pocket, it is preferable that it is just one hand, or if you put both hands in, that the thumbs are on the outside, although the latter posture is not ideal either.

Summary

The basis of all confident posture is to stand upright. A slouch is universally associated with lack of confidence or depression. Stand up straight.

The way you walk communicates your state of mind. Confident people and leaders tend to walk with a quicker, more purposeful pace. It shows energy and clear goals.

The position of your hands is crucial. You should avoid at all costs walking with your hands in your pockets. This sends a negative signal of insecurity.