As a young girl, I remember standing on stage during a village pantomime, doing a little solo dance routine. It felt like such a huge stage with little old me on it, I felt like I wanted to shrink and disappear.
Afterward, the choreographer gave me feedback that stuck with me:
“Helen, you need to take up more space on stage.”
Little did I know, this was my first lesson in building presence.
Fast forward to today, and I’ve spent years coaching leaders and speakers to cultivate presence in their body language and tonality.
Presence isn’t just about how you look or sound—it’s about being in the moment, exuding confidence, and making an impact.
In the latest episode of my podcast, Words That Change Lives, I dive into what it really means to have presence, drawing on the works of Amy Cuddy and Julian Treasure. I’ll share tips on how to take up space—both physically and vocally—to create a lasting impression, whether you’re speaking to a room of five or five thousand people.
What You’ll Learn:
- The 4 Types of Presence:
Understand where you fall between low controlled and high controlled presence, with examples like Richard Branson and Michael McIntyre. - Body Language Tips:
How to use expansive postures (such as Amy Cuddy’s Wonder Woman pose) to trick your body into feeling more confident before presentations. - Vocal Exercises:
Learn from Julian Treasure’s research on how to vary your pitch, tone, and pace to keep your audience engaged. - Daily Practices for Presence:
Presence isn’t just for the stage. I’ll share how you can build it into your daily life—whether you’re at a networking event, in a meeting, or simply brushing your teeth in the morning.
Presence is a skill that can transform your confidence and elevate the way you deliver your message. Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just getting started, learning how to harness it can make all the difference.
Listen to the full episode here
https://link.chtbl.com/wordsthatchangelives
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