Projecting excellence as well as elegance where you work isn’t always easy. But there are plenty of ways you can communicate confidence and make a lasting impression.

Whether mastering the skill of speaking up or finding your signature style, we spoke to an array of experts for their advice on how to look and feel smart in the office. Take note…

1. NURTURE YOUR COURAGE
Finding the confidence to make your voice heard can be a daunting prospect, but practice makes perfect. “You can grow your confidence muscle in the same way you would your muscles in the gym,” says Ros Toynbee, founder of The Career Coach. “The more practice you have and the more difficult things you do, the easier it becomes.

“We are all work-in-progresses, but neuroscience teaches us that we respond and grow better in the light of praise (our own or others) than in the mud of criticism. Self compassion when we do screw up is a vital skill to learn when building courage. When there is failure, treat yourself in the way that you would treat a friend: with kindness and empathy."... Read more at https://www.virtuedigest.com/6-ways-look-and-feel-smart-work/