How to Project Confidence at Work When Perimenopause Is Undermining You From the Inside

Most women are judged within seconds of entering a room—before saying a single word. In this episode, we reveal the science of nonverbal communication and how to be confident instantly without faking it.

Nonverbal specialist Pamela Puja Kirpalani joins us to unpack why body language shapes authority more than words. We discuss the psychology of first impressions, why "confidence" isn't enough, and the specific communication skills you need to command respect at work and in social settings.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Episode Snippet

00:55 – Introducing our guest, Pamela Puja Kirpalani

14:32 – Why mindset drives body language

17:43 – Confidence versus congruence

21:33 – How to spot disengagement in others

24:16 – Sponsor Break: Love, Indus

27:00 – The “gesture box” and controlled movement

31:26 – The four components of nonverbal communication

33:42 – Sponsor Break: Cozy Earth

42:52 – Fuel Your Forties: Boiled eggs

44:54 – Reframing perimenopause body cues as useful data

46:58 – The three nonverbal tools for clean exits

51:06 – The 40s formula: Listening to the body before it screams

52:50 – We're allowed to change

🎙️ ABOUT OUR GUEST

Pamela Puja Kirpalani is a nonverbal communication specialist who helps women understand presence without performance. We dive deep into how posture, foot positioning, gestures, and microexpressions influence how others perceive us.

Connect with Puja: @innerhighlivingofficial

👩‍❤️‍👩 ABOUT YOUR HOSTS

Jasmin Dhillon (@eat.with.jasmin) is an Integrated Health Strategist dedicated to helping women navigate their wellness journey with clarity.

Amanda Lim (@coachamandalim) is a certified Women’s Health Coach and nutritionist passionate about strength and vitality.

Together, they are the voices behind The Forties Formula, your destination for unfiltered conversations about thriving in your 40s and beyond.

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