Presence Point: Book Review: ‘Your Brain at Work’ by David Rock

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Imagine the power of consciously harnessing the workings of your mind, in small, simple steps to create the results you want with more ease, joy & success in your work, relationships & life.

Presence Point: Does Your Feedback Make Me Look Fat?

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No matter how well meaning our intentions are, delivering feedback is a delicate process — so what works, and what doesn’t?

Presence Point: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall . . .

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The person whose presence we admire is a mirror for us, and provides us a point of access to our own powerful presence, poise and confidence.

Presence Point Book Review: ‘Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma’ by Nick Morgan

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Trust Me: Four Steps to Authenticity and Charisma by Dr. Nick Morgan is a must-have for anyone who wants to be a more effective, persuasive, influential & powerful communicator.

Presence Point: Get On The Ball

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Literally. Grab a large stability ball. Sit on it and bounce for 15 – 20 minutes. Why would you bounce on a ball? Read on to find out!

Presence Point: This message will self-destruct in 30 seconds.

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You must grab the attention of your audience and make an emotional connection to rivet it — in 30 seconds. In that short time or even less, your audience will decide if they will trust you or dismiss you, come toward you or run away from you.

Presence Point: Prime your Central Nervous System (CNS) for Peak Communication Performance with an Audience of 1 or 1,000

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Breathing, smiling, visualization, practice — all have a role in helping you achieve peak performance.

Presence Point: I Can Hear You But Can I Trust You? (The Voice of Your Power, Part 3)

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The use of vocal variety, rhythm and range are commonly associated with charisma, confidence, power and enthusiasm. Cheryl Dolan offers tips on improving your abilities in these areas.

Presence Point: What Does Your Voice Say About You? (The Voice of Your Power, Part 2)

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The sound of your voice may say much more about your state of mind and confidence than anything else.

Presence Point: The "Voice" of Your Power

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The first in a 3-part series on The Power of Voice.