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Charisma

Last updated: 1/9/2025

Charisma is power, warmth and presence.

Pause for 2 seconds before speaking. Have a downwards intonation at end of speech. Don't nod that much.

Exercises: Try to become more present by doing 3 things — spend a minute resting and focus on your breath, spend a minute paying attention to those around you, spend a minute paying attention to your toes.

If you can muster more time being present when talking to someone they will notice it. Just a few minutes of presence is worth it.

If you just think about becoming charismatic (prompt yourself), then you will become more charismatic.