What Are Interpersonal Skills? A Definition

Create a good first impression

You are judged within the first 7 seconds of meeting someone. Despite what you do or say afterwards, changing someone's initial impression of you is incredibly difficult. Understanding the factors that create impressions and how to exert control over them is vital when communicating.

Project confidence

By showing the world a confident version of yourself, you will earn the trust of an audience. They will be intrigued and engaged, and they are all but certain to like having you around. Projecting confidence inspires others to be confident, which engenders trust, creates motivation, and enhances your professional presence.

Use your voice

The human voice has tremendous range and capability, and it is one of the most powerful audience-engagement tools in your arsenal. By adapting your pitch, speed, pace, and a host of other aspects, you can connect the way you speak to what you're trying to achieve with powerful outcomes.

Use your body

Your posture and body language speak volumes about you before you open your mouth. If your body is saying one thing whilst your mouth says something else, your audience may be confused by the incongruency. Aligning your physicality with your spoken words maximizes your effectiveness and will have a significant impact on your audience.