Being You by Maggie Eyre

Author:Maggie Eyre
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Exisle Publishing Pty Ltd

Role models: radiating confidence

“We convince by our presence.”

—Walt Whitman, American poet12

Interesting role models who have a presence when they speak are worth their weight in gold. Watch them interact with an audience and listen to their confident voices. What captures you?

In my twenties, learning about presence as an actor was both liberating and excruciating. My mind was living in the past and future so much of the time. What helped me to be more present was meditation, which actors often use to free the mind of stress. Business leaders can learn from actors. Having presence comes from the inside — you can’t fake it; you have to find it.

If you want to be seen as an expert in your field, then you must invest time in expressing your personal brand whether online or offline. Learning from more experienced speakers is an excellent way to lift your act and improve your communication style. By sharing something personal about yourself in a sincere way you will connect with your audience. Relaxed body language, direct eye contact, warm smiles and expressive gestures hold our attention. Relevant, well thought out anecdotes that paint pictures make for more memorable content. A vibrant, confident speaker doesn’t rely on notes or PowerPoint and is unafraid to share something of who they are.

Notice the times when you are more engaged with speakers. We buy from the heart and are moved when people show their feelings and connect with emotions. It’s not about impressing an audience; it’s about connecting with them.

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