Charisma is often defined as a kind of attractiveness that can influence those around you. It offers a desirable sway over people, which is beneficial in situations ranging from business negotiations to positions of leadership. However, figuring out how to become more charismatic can seem like an impossible task if you feel you weren’t born with natural charm
Communicate masterfully
Effective communication is the most important quality needed to master charisma
- Mastery of verbal communication includes: Learning how to become a good listener, How to speak more intentionally, Reading the body language of those you are communicating with
- By mastering these skills, you can communicate in a way that exudes charisma
Great storytelling
Influence others to see your side of things in a more effective way by telling stories
- Allows others to connect with you on a personal level which increases your likeability and charm
- Keep people engaged by keeping them engaged with you and engaging with other people
Create an emotional connection
Everything you do needs to communicate certain things emotionally
- Body language is great for communicating confidence and certainty, while verbal communication is better for communicating knowledge and wisdom
- Don’t forget to channel your passion through these forms of communication
- Be passionate about the topic
Use the full power of body language
Body language is an extension of your ability to communicate verbally
- In addition, how you carry yourself communicates either confidence or a lack of it
- A straight posture or a curling or hunching of the body conveys confidence and a smile conveys a lack thereof
Maintain a high energy level
charisma only comes into play when you’re interacting with others, so you just need high energy during specific interactions.
- It’s easy to adopt an exercise that pumps you up before interactions, such as a few jumping jacks before a speech.
