ow to speak to your boss?

Needless to say that speaking with you boss in a confident way is a crucial point. The importance of being confident while you are having a conversation with a chiefis obvious when you want your pay rise, for instance. So, sometimes bosses can be so “horrendous” that it’ s quite difficult to control emotions. In this case, talking with boss resembles public speeches. So, here are some tips which will help to overcome your initial state of mind.

Tip #1 The best way to relax

This tip is actually from my own experience. I was supposed to do a very important presentation and was extremely nervous about it. What really helped me to cope with the stress, was conversation with my colleagues. Moreover it wasn’t just a blab but very cheerful, full of jokes talk. After 15 minutes of such kind of relaxation, I was quite ready to do what I had to without any tension. So, here is an advice – joke with someone of your colleagues. It will make you more relaxed and confident.

Tip #2 A weird advise.

If you don’t have time for joking or don’t have an appropriate mood, then here is one method (which is actually for those who have a public speech). Imagine that yourboss is naked (however be careful: if your boss is a “charming lady” is not quite a good idea!). This is intended for making situation more hilarious.

Tip #3 Pretend…

…you are confident. You may even not be confident in reality but force yourself to pretend. Your voice, gestures, face – everything should serve as an evidence of your certainty. Don’t forget about eyes contact. Besides remember that the only way to overcome a fear is “staring into its eyes”.

Tip #4 Be concrete

Yes, it’s true, you should be as concrete as you can. If you know what salary you want to have, for example, tell him/her without any hesitation. Oppositely try to prove your are deserving this (if it’s necessary, of course). Your speech should be logical, supported by arguments.

Tip #5 Dignity

No matter how dismaying your boss is. You are a person and nobody has any right to humiliate you on one or another way. Besides if your demand was rejected, try again through the time. Maybe your boss just checks your persistence.

So, there are lots of methods to talk to bosses. However the best way is just practicing, learning from mistakes and keep trying again.