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First Impressions, Self-Image, and Confidence
Learn the fundamentals of how to set general expectations for future interactionsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 7 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Karen Chontofalsky 7 Lessons · 19m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Every first impression communicates what someone might expect from you, but a great first impression skillfully communicates the message you want to share. For this reason, it helps to know how to introduce yourself in a way that positively influences your business relationships. This course teaches you best practices for designing an image, or personal brand, which is a major step toward having a more intentional role in communicating your value. You’ll learn how the way you see yourself comes across in other people’s first impression of you. Discover your best qualities and emphasize your unique strengths with each interaction you have so your presence may allow strong business relationships to unfold.
This course helps you exude confidence and gain the trust of the people you speak with. Gain insight into what makes for engaging verbal and nonverbal communication and discover the level of confidence you display. After taking this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how you can make yourself more confident and welcome a more extensive professional network.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the significance and importance of a first impression in business relationships
- Craft a magnetic self-image and design a personal brand that communicates your value
- Identify your best qualities and emphasize your unique strengths in each interaction
- Practice conveying confidence through verbal and nonverbal communication
- Discover how the way you see yourself comes across in other people's first impression of you
Key Takeaways
- Every first impression communicates what someone might expect from you, while a great first impression skillfully communicates the message you want to share.
- Designing an image, or personal brand, is a major step toward taking a more intentional role in communicating your value.
- The way you see yourself comes across in other people's first impression of you.
- Exuding confidence helps you gain the trust of the people you speak with and allows strong business relationships to unfold.
- Understanding engaging verbal and nonverbal communication helps you display a higher level of confidence and build a more extensive professional network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn the significance of a first impression, how to craft a magnetic self-image, and how to practice conveying confidence. The course teaches best practices for designing an image, or personal brand, to communicate your value.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to introduce themselves in a way that positively influences their business relationships and to take a more intentional role in communicating their value.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
The lessons cover an Introduction, The Importance of a First Impression, Crafting a Self-image (Parts 1 and 2), Verbal and Nonverbal Communication, Exuding Confidence, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What skills does this course help build?
The course helps build skills including self evaluation, self-confidence, self psychology, understanding social influences, and social skills.
What outcome can I expect after taking this course?
After taking this course, you will have a deeper understanding of how to make yourself more confident, gain the trust of people you speak with, and welcome a more extensive professional network.
