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Influencing others: The role of emotion

Influencing others: The role of emotion

by Maria Wilhelmsson | Jun 26, 2021 | Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking

Already the ancient Greeks knew it: there is nothing such as appealing to people’s emotion if you want to move them towards decision or action. Artistotle, in his principles of persuasion, stated that a strong rationale (logos) and personal credibility (ethos)...
How to handle Q&A sessions like a pro

How to handle Q&A sessions like a pro

by Maria Wilhelmsson | May 1, 2021 | Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking

Many of my coachees ask me how to handle Q&A sessions in presentations or meetings. While delivering a presentation can be daunting, at least you can prepare and be in control of your message and contents. When the Q&A session starts, the big black hole of the...
Why you need to involve your audience – and why you may be hesitating

Why you need to involve your audience – and why you may be hesitating

by Maria Wilhelmsson | Mar 15, 2021 | Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking

We all know what it’s like to sit through boring presentations and meetings being force-fed facts and figures. We start daydreaming, checking our e-mail, send a text message, or even fall asleep. From the speaker’s point of view, it’s not that fun either. Seeing a sea...
What has trust got to do with executive presence? Everything!

What has trust got to do with executive presence? Everything!

by Maria Wilhelmsson | Dec 28, 2020 | Executive presence, Influencing skills

Trust is foundational to your executive presence and all successful business relationships. You need other people to feel comfortable about your motives and credibility to invest in you as a person – let alone to allow themselves be influenced or led by you....
Your body – simple brain-taxi or dormant leadership asset?

Your body – simple brain-taxi or dormant leadership asset?

by Maria Wilhelmsson | Sep 9, 2020 | Body language, Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking

If you have ever been around a great leader – be it a boss, a parent, a famous politician – you will have experienced their embodied presence. The way they enter the room, the way they command respect as they speak, and the way they make you feel seen and...
Gravitas – the link between merit and success

Gravitas – the link between merit and success

by Maria Wilhelmsson | Apr 1, 2020 | Body language, Executive presence, Influencing skills, Public speaking, Voice

Knowledge, experience, and results are all good and necessary – but not enough. In today’s business world, leaders need gravitas to be successful. Gravitas and the word gravity are connected. Having gravitas is having “weight” as a speaker, both literally...
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