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)... 
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... 
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... 
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.... 
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... 
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...