Reciting powerful language prior to a job interview significantly enhances confidence and presents a more decisive presence. Utilizing words like 'strong' and 'control', individuals can prime themselves for success, creating a mindset that aligns with the persona they wish to project. This approach is akin to the concept of power posing, which suggests that physical stances can influence mental states and behaviors. Although the effectiveness of power posing remains debated, the act of affirming oneself with strong vocabulary before high-stakes interactions, such as interviews, can foster a feeling of poise and self-assuredness.
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- "If You Want Your Marketing Campaign To Succeed, Choose Your Words Carefully," by Allan Hug (Forbes, 2019).
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