A few years ago, I was invited to be part of a team at a local university developing a new leadership program.
I walked into the meeting room and saw a conference table filled with people I didn’t know.
For a moment, I had a choice.
I could quietly find an empty seat and wait for the meeting to begin. Or I could look up, smile, make eye contact, introduce myself—and begin connecting with the people in the room.
I chose to connect.
I hadn’t said anything about leadership or communication yet. But I was already communicating.
We all are.
Whether you’re walking into a meeting, meeting a client for the first time, attending a networking event, or joining a small group of colleagues, people begin forming an impression before the conversation really gets underway.
Your posture, expression, eye contact, and the energy you bring into the room are already communicating.
✨ Secret #16: Confidence is communicated before you say a word.
Confident communicators understand that their entrance is already part of the conversation.
And preparing for that moment can be simple.
Remember ABS: Aware. Breathe. Speak.
Aware. Before you enter, notice what your body is communicating. Stand tall. Keep your posture open. Lift your eyes. Your body is sending a message—make sure it’s the one you intend.
Breathe. Take one slow, intentional breath. It helps settle your body, slows you down, and gives you a moment to become fully present.
Speak. Now enter with purpose. Make eye contact. Smile when appropriate. Connect with the people in the room. Your first “hello” begins before you actually say it.
👉 Your action step: Before your next meeting or presentation, pause just outside the door. Become aware. Take one breath. Then walk in with intention.
Your first words matter. But remember—the conversation may have already begun.
Secret #17 is coming soon!
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Smiles,
Anne Marie
Be Confident. Be Heard.
Blending science, mindfulness and joy for confident communication.
