I read an awesome article in Fortune.com
giving career advice to working women by Diana Middleton. As in golf,
most of the time women are the minority in business and especially at a
board room table. This can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
The article shares that often times
in business women are more focused on their level of competence rather
than their level of confidence. Confidence is a key to success!
Competence is also important but men will often advance in a company or
get their ideas heard because of they exude confidence. Many women who
are fully competent may still appear lacking in belief.
Here is some advice from Diana’s article, “If
you find yourself in such a situation, but are feeling insecure, it can
be difficult to act confidently. One way to find courage is to utilize
confident body language. Leaning back in your chair and taking up space
in the room display a sense of self-assuredness. Speaking with authority
in a calm voice is another sign.”
Body language is a key to success on the golf course as well. As you
approach the tee keep your chest out, chin up and shoulders back. When
you are waiting to hit your shot stand in a “Wonder Woman” pose.
Sometimes you need confidence just to say yes to an invitation to play
golf as an informal networking opportunity. Stand tall and give an
authoritative, “Yes!” to playing golf. Too many women decline these
opportunities because they don’t feel like they are good enough. The key
is more confidence, not hitting more range balls! You can create that
confidence with body language and positive thoughts.
The article concludes by saying, “The
next time you’re in a room filled with men, don’t worry about having a
fully formed idea before speaking. Just speak up—and with force. Having a
passionate voice is more important than having no voice at all. Harness
that passion confidently in your body language and speech. Take up
space, embrace your confidence, keep calm, and lead.” Show up confidently on the golf course as well!
Golf Positive! Live Positive!
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