Public Speaking Training in the Age of AI: Why It Still Matters

Eleni KelakosAI, Charismatic Presence, Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Presence, Public Speaking

Is public speaking training even necessary anymore? “You know what I’ve been hearing a lot lately?” Eleni, now that AI can help people write presentations, is public speaking training even necessary anymore? My short answer? Absolutely. AI Can Give You Words—But Not Presence AI is brilliant at spitting out words. But words alone don’t win hearts, spark action, or make someone leave thinking, “That talk changed me.” That kind of impact comes from presence—from you showing up genuine, grounded, and human. Your voice. Your quirks. Your energy. Your humanity. Or, as I like to say, your yumminess. Training Isn’t About …

9 Ways to Sustain Charismatic Presence & Presentation Skills

Eleni KelakosCharismatic Presence, Communication Skills, Confident Speakers, Executive Presence, Leadership Listening Skills, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Professional Speakers, Public Speaking

Charisma isn’t a one-time performance—it’s a lifelong practice. Charismatic presence for speakers. If you’re striving to become a compelling communicator, you already know that delivering a standout presentation takes work. But the real magic lies in sustaining your presence and evolving your skills long after the applause fades. Today marks the launch of my third book, Charismatic Presence: 5 Principles For Magnetic Presentations. To celebrate, I’m sharing an exclusive excerpt from Chapter 8, “Moving Toward Mastery,” where I offer nine powerful ways to help you maintain your presence and presentation excellence over time. Whether you’re leading meetings, delivering keynotes, or …

Charismatic Presence and a Hunt For Morels

Eleni KelakosCharismatic Presence, Confident Speakers, Leadership, Personal Growth, Public Speaking, Speaking, Storytelling

Charismatic Presence: A few nights ago, my friend Carrie Hensel sent a short text that instantly rearranged my plans: “I did a story about Morel mushroom hunting on CBS Detroit. It comes out tonight at 6pm. Come to Fraser’s Pub to watch it with me and some other pals.” When Carrie texts, people show up. And that’s exactly what a dozen of us did—gathered around a pub TV, drinks in hand, to watch her TV feature. But we weren’t just there for mushrooms. We were there because Carrie has that rare, magnetic quality I call Charismatic Presence. In fact, Charismatic …