Some people just have IT. When they walk into a room, or when they speak, people take note. They have gravitas and they have a presence. But what is gravitas? Where does it come from? And more importantly, how can you increase your gravitas so that you’re able to make more of an impact in your life and career?
In this interview, Caroline Goyder, founder of The Gravitas Method and the author of Gravitas, Star Quality, and Find Your Voice shares her expert tips and advice for increasing your gravitas, having more presence and making more impact.
Caroline Goyder may be a gravitas expert, speaker, and author, but she didn’t always find it easy and says she has honed her expertise and her own gravitas over time. Caroline highlights that contrary to what many of us think, gravitas isn’t something you’re simply born with but a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned.
Topics covered in this episode:
- How to add value and make an impact in meetings
- The power of joining the dots and how to do it well
- How to make an impact on video calls
- What is The Gravitas Equation
- How to engage, the foundation of engagement and how to bring your audience back to focus
- How to maintain gravitas when dealing with difficult people
- 3 core behaviors of gravitas
- Dealing with awkward silences
Words of Wisdom
On getting centered and calm
I think in a time where there is a lot of instability just the thing that centers you that brings you back to your body your breath your emotions, that quietens down all the cognitive stuff, I think that’s the thing that we should all be focused on because it’s like putting your own life jacket on. If you are centered, you will be much more useful to those around you.
On dealing with awkward silences
If in doubt and you’re worried about a pause, just notice your breathing and quieten your mind.
When we’re in our brains we are making up our own stories about the world which might not be true and you miss stuff.
On decision making
If you’re not sure what to do- ask your future self!
Resources and contacts mentioned
Alexander technique – The society of the teachers of the Alexander Technique
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