Ask P&P: What does it mean to “have poise”?
I’ve been wanting to answer this question for a while (pretty much since I started Poised & Professional!) as I get questions all the time about why I choose this…
How to Raise Confident Kids (An Interview With My Mom)
Parents play a big role in our growth and development. There’s no doubt about that. But are there certain practices and parenting techniques that parents can choose to enact to…
Why You Need a “Power Phrase” (and How to Create One)
Power. It’s a quality we all know, as perhaps even aspire to, ourselves. It’s great to feel powerful. Power is confidence, personified. Power means control. It means energy. It means…
How Eliminate Negative Thinking From Your Life
While it’s true that you are not able to control everything in your life – you are always able to control your thoughts. And this is so important. Because our…
How To Improve Your Posture to Look More Confident
Did you know that your body language and nonverbal communication convey 80-90% of the weight when you’re interacting with another person? A big part of how you are perceived, even…
How to Create a Vision Board (and Make 2024 YOUR Year!)
One of the best ways to make sure your biggest goals and dreams stay top of mind and ever-present in your life, is to translate them into a powerful visual…
How to Communicate with Anyone
Communication is both an art and a science – it takes practice and technique to be able to do it well. And especially in today’s digital age, where so much…
How to Find Clarity of Purpose
“The first step to getting what you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.” I love this quote because of its simplicity. You probably have heard people…
What We Can Learn About Confidence From Queen’s Freddie Mercury
First thing’s first: if you haven’t seen “Bohemian Rhapsody” yet, I highly recommend finding a way to see it. It’s hard for me to even put into words how moved…
5 Things to Do First Thing in the Morning to Boost Confidence
Our mornings are a crucial time for shaping the outcome of our upcoming day. And the great news is: it’s 100% within our power to make each day a great…