Babies have it. Great actors do too.
Let’s face it: You can’t take your eyes off of a baby. That’s because they’re completely and comfortably present in their tiny little body, inhabiting the moment like it’s nobody’s business. They’ve got what I call Charismatic Presence which, in my book Charismatic Presence: 5 Principles For Magnetic Presentations, I define it as “… your dynamic life force fully activated in the present moment. It’s the kind of all-senses go, ease, aliveness and authenticity that makes people want to look at you, listen to you, and trust you.”
The greatest actors, leaders, and speakers exude a Charismatic Presence that leaves an indelible impression both on and off the stage.
Like them, you were born with Charismatic Presence. It’s just likely grown dim over time, like the embers of a fire, waiting for you to stoke it into full flame.
You know it’s there… you sense it from time to time, in moments that feel so good they leave you wanting more. Like a golfer whose rare, great shots keep them striving through a summer of mediocre golf, you keep going, wanting to feel the glimmer of Charismatic Presence again.
But Charismatic Presence can be elusive. For it to become consistent, something you can rely on in one spotlight moment after another, it needs the gentle assist of a guiding hand…an outside witness who can see it, label it, and give you the tools to continuously embody it.
Actors understand this. That’s why they work with trusted directors, coaches, and teachers to be the best they can be. Great athletes, like golfer Tiger Woods, understand this too. They know that, if they want to become—and remain—the best at their game, they need the support and guidance of an expert, intuitive guide. Because a coach, a trainer, a director can see what you can’t see yourself: What’s holding you back, and what can propel you forward.
A maximized Charismatic Presence takes awareness. It takes discipline. It takes honoring the Five Principles of Charismatic Presence: Know Thyself; Be Thyself; Prepare Thyself; Commit Thyself and Turn Thyself on (so you can Turn Others On). It takes a willingness to step, without apology, into the fullness of who you are– as a leader, as a speaker, as a human being.
Charismatic Presence. It’s in you, eager to be released so you can make your mark on the world around you.
Let’s work together to fan the flame of your Charismatic Presence so it becomes a roaring, consistent fire… a fire that transforms what it touches, making your message and your mission as irresistible as, well… a newborn baby.
Sound intriguing? Here are three ways Eleni Kelakos can help you maximize your Charismatic Presence:
Buy Eleni’s book, Charismatic Presence: 5 Principles for Magnetic Presentations.
“There are a ton of things I love about this book. It’s more than the five easy-to-understand principles Eleni Kelakos shares, or the examples. Reading it makes you feel you’re sitting on the back porch, shoes off, adult beverage in hand (!) and a really good, really smart friend is sharing her secrets. –Lou Heckler, Hall of Fame speaker and coach
Hire Eleni as a Speaker:
Let Eleni fire up your audiences with a Charismatic Presence keynote presentation or workshop at your next professional conference, event, or retreat. Or bring her in to provide Charismatic Presence group training for you team.
Watch Eleni’s in action delivering her Charismatic Presence programming!
Hire Eleni as a Coach:
Work one-on-one with Eleni to develop your Charismatic Presence and presentation skills, so you can light up your spotlight moments and make an even greater difference as a leader and speaker.