The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Confidence Can Be Taught! Use These Body Language Cues To Your Advantage!
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Dec 12, 2025 
Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent and expert in body language, shares profound insights on nonverbal communication. He explains how posture and calm breathing are essential for confidence. Navarro emphasizes the importance of eye contact and hand gestures in negotiations. He highlights that confidence can be taught, suggesting mastering one skill at a time. Additionally, he advises hiring for problem-solving abilities over technical skills and discusses how to use voice modulation to project authority. These practical tips can transform interactions in business and relationships.
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Use Posture And Breathing To Signal Calm
- Control your breathing and posture to appear calm, collected, and confident.
- Act 'in control' even when nervous to avoid signaling neediness or desperation.
Nonverbals Fill Gaps Numbers Miss
- Nonverbal cues reveal confidence, need, or frailty beyond the numbers in meetings.
- Observing those cues helps investors and leaders assess true capability quickly.
Relaxed Candidate Signals Higher Value
- Steven describes two finalists: one leaned forward wanting the job, the other sat back signalling options.
- The relaxed candidate appeared more desirable because they signalled higher self-worth.
