How can you use body language to convey confidence when you're nervous?

Usually the interviewees will ask "how are you?" and my response is "outside of being nervous I am doing great", it works, either it brings laughter, a word intended to ease you or reassurance that you are perfectly normal and it will be an easy conversation to get to know you better. if my hands are shaking I keep them on my lap but my back is always straight and head held high, I simulate confidence to the best that I can because I understand what I feel is a normal part of the process. Wear dark colored clothes in case you sweat, they hide it better and good luck, you can do this!!!

Na minha carreira, aprendi que transmitir confian?a pela linguagem corporal vai além de esconder a ansiedade, é sobre acolhê-la. Lembro-me de, antes de uma apresenta??o, minhas m?os tremiam. Em vez de ocultá-las, empreguei gestos amplos, canalizando o nervosismo em expressividade. Mantive os ombros relaxados e abertos, evitando parecer tensa. O contato visual também é vital. Num evento, substituí olhares breves por conex?es mais profundas com o público, focando em indivíduos brevemente. Isso transmitiu confian?a e amenizou meu nervosismo. Compreendi que a autêntica confian?a nasce ao reconhecer e valorizar nossa vulnerabilidade, n?o ao tentar escondê-la. Isso se reflete tanto na nossa postura corporal quanto na forma como interagimos.

Being nervous is a normal part of the interview process. Hiring managers and Recruiters are often times nervous themselves. However, you still want to make sure to convey confidence. Remember to sit up straight and relax your shoulders. If you are referring to a piece of paper (resume, interview questions, etc.) I recommend you leave it laying on the table. If you are nervous and you are holding the paper, your hands will shake and it will be easily apparent to the person conducting the interview. Take deep a deep breath before answering your question to compose yourself, think of a proper answer, and ensure that you speak in a controlled manner. Stumbling over your words is an easy way to appear nervous and to not get your point across.

I find taking deep calming breaths and smiling to help calm myself down before stepping into the meeting room if I’m feeling nervous. It’s important to project confidence and look at ease in most meetings and professional interactions and smiling has been proven scientifically to help “convince” our brains that we’re not in a stressful situation. When in the meeting room, maintain an upright posture keeping your back straight, maintain eye contact and where handshakes are appropriate, give a firm handshake. When the time comes for you to speak, introduce yourself saying your name clearly. While speaking, ensure your tone is not low as to project timidity but speaking up from your diaphragm not from your chest.

-Maintain good posture -Make eye contact -Smile and nod -Use purposeful gestures- -Speak clearly and with conviction -Take deep breaths -Practice active listening -Dress confidently

I agree but, it seems like people are afraid to look another person in the eyes so this is easier said than done, this has to be practiced. I would suggest practicing on someone that you know and are comfortable with to help build your confidence for when you are speaking with a stranger.

Eye contact establishes a connection and demonstrates your confidence in the conversation. It shows that you are actively engaged and confident about your ideas or opinions.

Making eye contact might be easier said than done. Personally, a trick I use and always seems to work, is to pretend to be confident and comfortable when making said eye contact. The truth is, people can't really tell the difference and the more "fake-confident" you are, the easier it becomes to actually be confident. Another trick is to pick a part of their face close enough to their eyes, like their eyebrows or the space between the eyes. Because it's close enough to the eyes, they can't really tell that you are not looking directly into their eyes and you'll seem confident.

One thing I have found helpful as a public speaker, is to stare just slightly above someone's eyes. This can ease some tension.

Eye contact is the best way to captivate audience but sometimes it will also makes you nervous.. the best thing to do is to look on the forehead when you seem not relax..

A genuine smile not only makes you more likable but also exudes confidence. It indicates that you are comfortable in the situation and approach interactions with positivity.

A genuine smile can go a long way in conveying confidence and warmth. Even if you're feeling nervous, try to put on a friendly and approachable smile.

How do you force yourself to smile 'genuinely'? To be honest, I don't agree with the need to smile to show confidence. Smile shows approachability, but it's not the only expression that conveys confidence. To me, it's more important that I don't fidget, and start sweating (out of nervousness). Different people have different nervous ticks. Be aware of what yours are and find ways to actively avoid them. A good start for me is, to introduce myself with a firm handshake to the people around me. There's more sense of familiarity now. If everyone already knows each other, I'd make a small talk that breaks the ice. Keep the smiling contextual, e.g. talking to my team about an escalation from a client is no reason to smile.

In certain cultures smiling may not be aprópiate for the context and situation. Instead of smiling, crack a joke, use one sense of humor to elicit laughter.

Sometimes it can be difficult to smile all the way into your eyes when you're nervous. That's okay! A suggestion here is to try to find something about the other person that you like or appreciate. Feel free to share the compliment if appropriate (now everybody is smiling)-- the general sense of positivity will help lessen the nerves and help you feel more connected in the conversation.

Your hands say a lot about you. Gesticulating your words with a few deliberate actions will keep you from fidgeting and help you to look and feel more confident by keeping your hands visible.

The most important point you mentioned is using a suitable gesture for every situation and according to it , using a gesture that gives impression of confidence for listener when you talk about things you achieved or can achieve or about your skills or how you hitting your targets and so with other situations and their proper chosen gesture .

When you speak, use purposeful and controlled gestures to emphasize your points. Avoid fidgeting or excessive hand movements, as these can make you appear anxious. Be yourself with your gestures. It can be awkward if they are not real.

Natural gestures can emphasize your points and make your communication more engaging. Be mindful of your gestures; they should flow naturally with your speech, reinforcing your confidence.

Definitely gestures that make you an authority on what you're saying. I've dealt with Italian and I've never seen people more passionate about their gestures.

Take up all the space because your presence matters! Project your voice, chest out, and confidence with mannerism. Let your personality shine!

Taking up space, whether by standing tall or sitting comfortably, signals confidence and authority. It conveys that you are not afraid to be noticed and are comfortable in your own skin.

Feel free to take up space, Use your way of sitting and feel free in any way while sitting the most important thing is to be more confident and listened.

Be mindful of your personal space and the personal space of others. Standing or sitting too close to someone might make you or them uncomfortable. Maintain an appropriate distance for the context.

When people are nervous, they tend to shrink. But if they are invited to speak into a subject matter as the expert, then learn to be comfortable in the uncomfortable. When standing for a presentation, don’t be afraid to move around and project one’s voice. When sitting, sit across and show you’re focused. Practice and make mistakes, ask for feedback. Most body language is unconscious.

Mirroring is also always a useful one when nervous; for one it make you more mindful of being present and it’s also a great way to create immediate rapport!

Look people in the eye when speaking or listening. This shows that you are focused and engaged in the conversation. However, be sure to balance eye contact and not stare intensely as it may come across as aggressive.Avoid crossing your arms or hunching over, as these closed-off gestures can make you appear defensive or uncertain. Instead, use open gestures with your arms by your sides or using expressive hand movements, which conveys confidence and openness. Pay attention to your voice tone and volume.Take your time to speak at a moderate pace, avoiding rushed or mumbled speech. This helps portray confidence and assertiveness.A genuine smile can instantly make you appear more approachable and confident.

Nothing is more important than being honest with yourself. Say only what you truly believe and do only what you have faith in. I can never exude confidence when I am not aligned with what I'm saying. I'm then too focused on appearing confident than being confident. It shows. Be true to yourself, and work on yourself, with self-awareness and practice, your confidence will improve and it will show.

It used to be a fact, that at one time when I used to be nervous my voice would crack and my hands would tremble with the rush of nerves & adrenaline at the prospect of addressing a crowd in what used to be our town hall gatherings at work. I got over it by assuring myself that I knew the facts behind what I would be presenting, not over rehearsing my content and trying to be in fact mostly myself during the presentation. Often when nerves come into play eye contact is avoided & you tend to address a screen more comfortably than the audience & that is a common mistake. Confidence builds when you see the crowd respond positively to you & I would recommend that you record yourself to review what can be done better next time & avoid pitfalls.

Remember that it's normal to feel nervous from time to time, and even confident individuals experience anxiety. The key is to manage your nerves and use body language to project the image of confidence you want to convey. Over time and with practice, your confidence can grow, and your nervousness may diminish.