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How to be More Charismatic
When You Speak in Public
by Susan Berkley
Charisma. It's a quality we associate with movie stars, leaders, sports figures.
But ever wish you could have more of it yourself? Ever wish you could give a presentation so memorable people will be talking about it for days, weeks, months and even years to come?
Sadly, most presentations are all too easily forgotten. Psychologists say we forget about 50% of what we hear in a presentation within 48 hours. Two weeks later we can barely remember we were even in the room.
Some people study charisma. They think it can be learned and affected in mannerisms, facial expressions and body language. They frequent cosmetic dentists for a, million-dollar smile. Or undergo plastic surgery to achieve dazzling good looks.
Others try to acquire charisma through fashion or a sense of personal style. And many people say that when it comes to charisma, you either have it or you don't.
Charisma is something that shines from within...One of its greatest enemies is narcissism Actually, charisma comes from none of the above. It's an inner quality that all of us have. Charisma is something that shines from within. It cannot be acquired, learned or pasted on
Problem is, most people's natural charisma is deeply buried beneath layers and layer of psychological stuff.
One of the greatest enemies of charisma is narcissism. Here's why:
The narcissistic speaker is more concerned with looking good and speaking for glory than they are with giving to the audience. They speak to get noticed and to pull energy towards them, rather than speaking to radiate energy outwards in the form of information, motivation, affection and inspiration
True charisma is nurtured and enhanced by selflessness and a dedication to higher ideals. Every presentation, even the most dry and businesslike, can be enhanced by this paradigm shift.
So next time you have to give a talk, don't merely hope and pray that you get through it as quickly as possible.
Look for any opportunity to improve someone's life through the information and unique perspective you bring.
From The VoiceCoach Newsletter by Susan Berkley. Reprinted with permission. Copyright 2008 All Rights reserved.
Susan Berkley is the author of Speak To Influence:How To Unlock The Hidden Power of Your Voice. available from your favorite bookseller. For a free subscription to The Voice Coach Newsletter visit www.speaktoinfluence.com.
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