As a public speaking coach I talk a lot about how non-verbal communication impacts a speaker’s audience. But can powerful non-verbal communication make you feel more confident while speaking? The short answer is yes.

Amy Cuddy’s TED talk above demonstrates how certain poses influence the way we feel. Wide or open gestures tend to boost our testosterone and our endorphins, while closed gestures tend to increase cortisol levels (stress hormones) in our body. This is good news for those of you that feel uncomfortable presenting. By taking a “fake it until you make it” approach, you can learn to develop more confidence. Check out the video above, and try some of the 2 minute “posing” exercises before you speak. Research suggests that over a period of time you will gain more confidence, and lower your public speaking anxiety.

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