stop slouching
Sit up.
Lean in.
We’ve been told these things in wildly different contexts. One was usually said at school or at home, when we were slouching.
The other was shared with women who were trying to succeed in the workforce.
Well, I have another setting for these two “tips”: Your next video interview.
Whether you’re a guest on a podcast, being interviewed by a journalist or even just making your own talking head video for social media…sit. up.
And I’m not just saying that for aesthetics. (Although, nine times out of ten, you look better when you’re not slouched in your office chair.)
I’m saying this to help with your delivery.
You can try it for yourself. Jump on a call with someone and sit back in your chair for the duration of the call. Even slouch a little. Just get really in your feels.
Then, on your next call, sit up. Lean on your desk a bit for the conversation.
You should see a difference in your energy. You’ll feel less sluggish, and that will come across in your speaking. Your answers will flow better, you’ll have shorter pauses, you might even find your brain is working a little faster.
This isn’t a one-thing-fix-all kind of trick. If you don’t know the information to answer the questions you’re given, this won’t automatically give you the answers. But paired with good preparation, this trick will turn your video appearance from a dud to a delight.
And yes, I’m slouching while I write this.
KRCM 
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