From the course: Nano Tips for Developing Magnetic Charisma with Shadé Zahrai
Presenting with charisma
From the course: Nano Tips for Developing Magnetic Charisma with Shadé Zahrai
Presenting with charisma
- If you want to be a charismatic presenter, do this. Instead of immediately speaking as soon as you've been introduced and then pacing the stage or the front of the meeting room, create suspense instead. With composure, walk to the center of the room, lock eyes with your audience, take a breath. And only when everyone is quiet and waiting for what's going to happen next, do you start. You'll find a lot of Ted speakers start this way. They effortlessly attract attention by literally doing nothing. Why is this so powerful? Because these early moments are when your audience is determining your credibility and whether you are worth listening to. So conveying composure, gravitas, and authority in those earliest moments is key. This practice is more than just a trick. It also gives you time and helps you slow your mind and your nerves to feel more composed and confident.
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