About this episode

Olivia Fox Cabane discusses the nature of charisma and how it can be developed as a skill rather than being an innate gift.

Why do some people instantly draw us in? Olivia Fox Cabane reveals that charisma is not a gift. It is a skill - and most of us misunderstand what creates it. In this episode, you’ll learn: The three qualities that make someone charismaticWhy introverts can be highly magneticHow people judge you before you speakWhy presence matters more than performanceThe surprising link between confidence and self-compassionSimple ways to become more charismatic immediatelyCharisma is not just how people f...

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Host: Lynn Thoman

Guest: Olivia Fox Cabane

Topics covered

• charisma
• communication skills
• self-improvement
• confidence
• introversion
• presence

Keywords

• charisma
• magnetism
• self-compassion
• confidence
• introverts
• communication

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