- now a best seller in
the business and personal development markets. Lindsey's Charismatic icon is
Princess Diana because she was able to build strong connections with anyone
within seconds. 
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Charisma is not just for movie stars. It's a behavioural quality that anyone can develop. Think of charisma as force of character, or personal presence, or gravitas. People with higher levels of charisma tend to be noticed, listened to, respected, and followed. A strong charismatic personal presence is useful for leading, teaching, selling, speaking, and relationships of all sorts. Having a charismatic force of character is also useful for defending yourself and others, and for negotiating, complaining, and seeking redress - especially when directed to a higher authority or someone who thinks they're better than you. Charismatic power is not commonly taught, but it can be. The notion that charisma is 'God-given' owes much to the self-protecting ideas of the historical ruling classes. Rulers, leaders, and institutions throughout the ages tended to maintain power by convincing everyone (including themselves) that ordinary people had neither the right nor the ability to achieve any sort of greatness. To varying degrees, people in authority, and certain institutions and corporations can still be seen behaving in this exclusive arrogant way. Charisma, and other powerful human qualities like leadership, knowledge and wisdom, were historically the preserve of the elite and those next to God - beyond the aspirations of ordinary people. Some believe this still to be so. Meanwhile however, the modern age is making everything possible for everyone. Most 'leaders' are now followers, chasing trends and popularity. Ordinary people achieve greatness every day. Times have changed and continue to change, away from old-style authoritarian structures and beliefs. People are ever more empowered. In the modern age 'ordinary' people are increasingly realizing that they can achieve virtually anything they want. Becoming charismatic - like becoming anything else you want to be - is no longer a gift from the gods, or a posh education. If you want to be charismatic, you can be. what's so useful about charisma?Charisma is closely related to assertiveness, which we all need, if only for defensive reasons. Charisma is not just about showing off. Charisma enables us to influence (and inspire) others, and also to influence our external environment, which from time to time we all need to do - even the introverts among us. Time management, for example, crucially depends on managing our environment and the expectations of others. If you want to build a business, lead a team, be a teacher or a trainer or a speaker, or maybe enter politics, then you have more reasons for developing your charismatic powers. Charisma is not an always-on aura that only special people possess. Charisma is a force of human personality which can be understood, measured, and developed. And while some people seem more naturally charismatic than others, the truth is that anyone - given belief and effort - can develop charismatic power, either as a conscious behaviour to be used when needed, or as a deeper 'second nature'. Charisma is useful for inspiring others, leading a team, or teaching and developing people, or being an innovator or a fund-raiser. Charisma is also helpful for project-management, problem-solving, facilitating and pioneering. And charisma is of course useful for all sorts of personal relationships - dating, mating, parenting, etc. Charisma helps in any situation where you need or want to influence other people and external factors. When you see charisma in these terms - and also as a way of understanding and controlling your own strength of character - you might also see reasons in your own life for wanting to develop some charismatic power for yourself. origins and definitions of charismaThe modern Oxford English Dictionary definition of charisma: "Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others." Interestingly the word charisma hadn't made it into the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary by the 1922 edition, and not even the 1953 edition. The 'Shorter OED' is not actually 'short' - it's huge - it's the next biggest OED version to the full several-volumes-long OED which only big libraries keep. In fact the 1922 and 1953 Shorter OED listed the older words 'charism' and 'charismata' rather than charisma: "Charism - Plural charismata and charisms. 1641. A favour specially vouchsafed by God; a grace, a talent. Hence charismatic, adjective, of or pertaining to a charism." So the word charismatic was in popular use before charisma. And charisma - which replaced charism - almost certainly grew from charismatic, which in turn logically grew from the plural charismata, originally meaning 'god-given powers'. The English roots of charisma are in this divine sense, entering English in the mid-1600s via ecclesiastical (of the church) Latin from (according to the OED) the Greek kharisma, from kharis, meaning 'grace' or 'favour' - a favour or grace or gift given by God. Chambers Dictionary of Etymology varies slightly with the OED in suggesting that charisma replaced the earlier English spelling charism (first recorded before 1641) around 1875. The Shorter OED omissions of the word suggests that popular use of charisma instead of charism and charismata came much later than 1875. Chambers says the Greek root words are charisma and charizesthai (to show favour), from charis (favour, grace) and related to chairein, meaning rejoice, which is rather apt. According to Chambers again, the adjective charismatic appeared in English around 1882-83, from the Greek charismata, meaning favours given (by God). Charismata (plural) and charism (singular) still exist as English word variations of charisma. These older words remain defined as: "Divinely conferred power(s) or talent(s)." The meaning of the word charisma has moved on somewhat. The sense of 'gift of leadership or power of authority' for charisma had developed and was in use by 1947 (first recorded). This meaning had extended to 'strong personal appeal or magnetism', notably referring to political figures, by the 1960s. Up to date, Wikipedia's definition/explanation of charisma (retrieved 28 August 2008) is: "Although difficult or even impossible to define accurately (due to an abundance of wildly diverse criteria in regard to the trait), charisma is often used to describe an elusive, even undefinable personality trait that often includes the seemingly 'supernatural' or uncanny ability to lead, charm, persuade, inspire, and/or influence people. It refers especially to a quality in certain people who easily draw the attention and admiration (or even hatred if the application of such charisma is perceived to be negative) of others due to a 'magnetic' quality of personality and/or appearance. Related terms and phrases include: grace, exuberance, equanimity, mystique, positive energy, joie de vivre, extreme charm, personal magnetism, personal appeal, 'electricity', and allure, among many others. Usually many of these specific qualities must be present within a single individual for the person to be considered highly charismatic by the public and their peers. Despite the strong emotions they so often induce in others, charismatic individuals generally project unusual calmness, confidence, assertiveness, dominance, authenticity, and focus, and almost always possess superb communication and/or oratorical skills. Although the etymology of the word ('divine gift') might suggest that charisma can't be acquired, and despite the persistent inability to accurately define or even fully understand the concept, it is believed that charisma can be taught and/or learned. Others disagree with this assertion and maintain that it is an inborn trait, or acquired through growing up, and that it cannot be learned, taught, or 'gained' at will. Charisma can also be used in a negative way..." (Wikipedia, August 2008) The concept of charisma translates across all cultures. For example, an interesting alternative word for charisma is mojo, which has very similar meanings to charisma, yet is derived from completely different roots, namely Black American creole (hybrid language), evolving from West African people. While the origins of the word and usage of charisma imply Christian religious connections, this mainly reflects how historically people sought to explain intangible concepts. As the world has become more able to explain things scientifically and factually, associations between charisma and godly gifts have become largely obsolete, except among strongly religious people. Similarly, as with leadership, notions that charismatic qualities are inborn are not easy to substantiate. There are many examples of people who develop charisma through training and/or experience, like the many who develop qualities of leadership. developing charismaWhile the specialised approach to the development of charisma is relatively recent, the generalised or related approach to the development of charisma is extremely old, although in such cases it would not have been labelled 'charisma'. Historically the generalised/related development of charisma has been as a by-product of leadership or stage performance, or oration (public speaking) of some sort. This perhaps explains why historically charismatic people have tended to be actors, stage performers, and leaders. One could argue that these people have become successful in their fields because of charismatic appeal, which is to an extent true, but charisma here is mostly an effect, rather than a cause. The main point is that charismatic people tend to come from these backgrounds, and there is a reason for this. Training and/or experience in effective emotional communications - with all that this term implies - is the key to developing charisma. Each of the three words contains several implications and an underpinning principle:
Relevance of audience/followers/situation is also a big factor. (Nikki Owen refers to charisma as being 'contextual'.) A charismatic actor ceases to be charismatic while watching the TV at home in his pyjamas. A charismatic politician ceases to be charismatic as a newbie on a rock-climbing course. Charisma generally requires the charismatic person to be in a situation where they feel confident, otherwise the basis for behaving charismatically is missing. Charisma is not a matter of fame and celebrity. Charisma is definitely not something which comes automatically to every famous person. We can all think of countless famous people and celebrities who have zero charisma. Many famous people have charisma, but fame is not what makes charisma. Charisma is first a learned or acquired capability. It is then logically an enabling quality, which in many cases is then self-fuelling through experience and the (conscious or unconscious) refinement of techniques, and the growth of confidence (self, and others in relation to the charismatic person). A general or related approach to developing charisma has long been present in the schooling of actors and stage performers. Aspects of charisma have also featured for centuries in the teaching of public speaking. Leadership training has also for many years included personal development which tends to advance some of the key elements of charisma, but none of these various sorts of training traditionally focus on developing charisma specifically. As much as any other reason this is because charisma has not until recently been regarded as a quality that is attainable and useful for 'ordinary' people. Among those who've attempted to analyse charisma in terms of measurable and 'developable' elements is British personal development expert Nikki Owen, who has built a behavioural learning model around the concept of charisma. Regular visitors to this website might recognize Nikki Owen as the brain behind the excellent Sales Activator sales training system. She has applied similar innovation, rigour and passion to her latest work on charisma. The intriguing paper, An Audience with Charisma, details Ms Owen's accessible and practical approach to understanding and developing charisma. charisma - elementsMany and various other models of charisma exist, which testify to the growing acceptance that charisma is not 'God-given' or inborn; instead it is a behavioural quality that anyone can develop. Broadly these models focus on similar things: Using effective speech and body language; being confident, genuine and individual; making people feel good; and being passionate or enthusiastic about your (ideally worthy) aims or views. Here for instance is a summary of the main points of the charisma development model collectively formulated on the wikihow website, (as at September 2008). Note this model also states that everyone is able to develop charismatic power.
Other points:
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Nikki Owen has studied charisma for many years in the context of personal development. Her particular skill is creating effective learning methods, and she brings this special perspective the challenge of understanding and developing personal charisma.
As we know, there are many and various definitions of charisma. However to develop a personal skill or capability - especially a behavioural quality - we need more than a definition. We need measurable elements. We also need benchmarks or standards, and methods of measuring actual levels of performance in each element, before and after intervention (development or learning activities). Most challengingly, we need the methods of improving the elemental capabilities which together make up the whole behavioural quality that we are attempting to develop. Nikki Owen's model seems to have these components.
Nikki Owen defines charisma by way of five significant personal attributes, summarised briefly here. Her development model is able to measure and develop each of these elements. As such she seems to have devised a logical, predictable and reliable way to understand, measure and develop personal charisma.
| 1. High Self-Esteem - in other words self-confidence, inner-calm, self-reliance, independence. | Charismatic people have high self-esteem - which can be particular to an environment. This conveys confidence and authenticity. When you have high self-esteem you are relaxed about exposing your true self. Levels of self-esteem can vary with situation, so this element is one of several which is contextual. Self-esteem, and thereby charisma, can vary according to situation. |
| 2. A Driving Force - in other words purpose, personal values, principles. | Charismatic people have an underlying sense of purpose, a set of values - principles important to them - which drive their decisions and actions. Values and purpose help drive and motivate behaviour consistently and strongly, which others see to be dynamic and enthusiastic. A strong driving force can also be contextual. Many people are strongly driven and charismatic in a certain direction or field, but not in others. |
| 3. Sensory Awareness - in other words empathy, emotional intelligence (EQ) | Charismatic people are aware of their own feelings and the feelings and moods of others. They are in touch with their emotions and are uninhibited about showing them. This makes them expressive and compelling in the way they communicate and engage with others. |
| 4. A Vision - in other words visualization, belief, mental picture, positive attitude towards aim. | Charismatic people have a strong vision of what they want. This is different to driving force or purpose. The point here is the mental vision of the purpose. To imagine and believe the aim - to see it happening in your mind. This creates a strong energy of intent that others can feel, and often see and hear too. Positive attitudes help produce results. Having a strong mental picture of your aims tends to reinforce your own actions and the responses and actions of others in the direction of the vision. |
| 5. High Energy - in other words passion, enthusiasm, commitment, determination. | Exhibiting high personal positive energy builds and maintains a positive energetic response in others. Positive energy makes others feel good. They become energised, feel valued and productive, and so respond even more strongly to the source - the charismatic person. |
Nikki Owen's Charisma Elements Model is © Nikki Owen and Performance Practitioners Ltd 2008, and is used with permission.
Details of Nikki Owen's charisma development model is available in the paper An Audience with Charisma, which explains Nikki Owen's research and theory, and also introduces her charisma development workshop.
You can also learn more about her approach at her website of the same name, which includes a free online charisma profiling tool.
Businessballs does not take a commission for recommending Nikki Owen's concept. Instead this has been converted into a free place on each course, awarded to the winner of the charisma definition competition.
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Results of the first charisma competition (closing date 20 Oct 2008) are: Winners: Melanie Allen and Vipin Sharma. Each won a free place to attend An Audience with Charisma, (27-28 Nov or the 2-3 Dec 2008 events). Congratulations to them. The other suggested definitions which received votes or commendations from the judges were those from: F McNicol, S O'Neill, Tara West, H Ward, D McCallion, and F McNichol, which is indicated below alonside the definitions themseles. I am pleased to offer a second further competition - again for the best suggested definition of charisma, as decided by the judging panel below - for which there will be one winner, to receive a free ticket for the first 2009 two-day workshop An Audience with Charisma, (London's Globe Theatre, 25-26 February 2009 - normal price £795 plus vat - refreshments and lunches are included but travel and accommodation are not). Definitions received after 20 October 2008 automatically qualify for the new (second) charisma competition. Send your definition of charisma. Suggestions of charisma definitions are published on this page below. The competition is exclusive to visitors of Businessballs. The decisions of the judges are final. See the Audience with Charisma website for course and booking details. Businessballs receives no commission or financial benefit - hence the competition free place prize on each course. Future 'Audience with Charisma' course dates (for which we intend to continue the definitions competition) are: 25-26 Feb 2009 |
Send your definition. Suggestions received after 20 Oct 2008 automatically qualify to enter the new charisma competition for a place on the first Audience with Charisma course of 2009, which will again be at London's Globe Theatre, on 25-26 February 2009.
"Charisma is the ability to hold a positive presence in a group of people and influence others to see things from your own perspective." (M Hunt - 11 Sep 2008)
"Charisma is when you leave a room and those left behind gossip about you well." (John Chubb - www.younevercantell.co.uk - 23 Sep 2008)
"Charisma:(noun) a trait or characteristic expressed by a person (or object) that is likeable by others, made by a combination of influence and charm that can be persuasive." (S Sanchez - 24 Sep 2008)
"Charisma is speaking and being authentic and passionate." (Pamela Kingsland - www.pamelakingsland.co.uk - 25 Sep 2008)
"Charisma is a charm." (F McNicol - 25 Sep 2008 - a clever anagrammatic entry..)
"I see charisma as a shining light that emanates from within an individual; it reaches out to touch others in a humble and engaging way and leaves an indelible impression." (Tara West - www.lifecoachpartner.com.au - 29 Sep 2008)
(From Linda Aspey - www.aspey.com - 29 Sep 2008) "Charisma is the art of radiating warmth, interest and energy that stimulates others to feel interesting and energised themselves."
"Charisma to me means the careful translation of personality differences and similarities within the behavioural context that leads to the birth of mysterious pull between individuals based on their grounds. This sense of attraction is derived after critical analysis of basic principles of cooperation and brings the influence of agreements in many areas of business quota. The Charisma requires learning each party's potential capabilities including hidden attributes and the cautious conversion of weaknesses into opportunities. It builds the basis of motivation, advances the quality performance and maintains the tie between superiors and their subordinates." (C Gonolinje - 29 Sep 2008)
"Attention + Charisma = Focus. Verbally: Charisma is the force which helps to focus attention." (G Bosma - 1 Oct 2008)
"My definition of charisma: Ordinary people who have achieved amazing things. Charisma is something that can't be bought, sold, or bottled. Wouldn't it be good if we could bottle it! During my life I have met many people with charisma. They leave you in awe; you want to follow them; to be taught by them; to have what they have; you want to be them. In fact the many charismatic people I have met have got where they are in life with their charisma, desire, and ability to do whatever they put there mind to." (H Ward - 1 Oct 2008)
"Charisma is when you have the ability to sincerely make someone feel on top of the world without any ulterior motives." (K Savage - 2 Oct 2008)
"Charisma is ... That innate sparkle that inspires anyone in reach of its light." (Lynne Emmerson - www.lavenderfieldstherapies.co.uk - 3 Oct 2008)
"The ability to show genuine and positive interest in others." (N Brassey - 6 Oct 2008)
"True charisma is a magnetic philosophy, that can replicate its vision through empathetic motivational education, to all students engulfed by its mystical spell." (D McCallion - 6 Oct)
"Charisma - A personal quality which enables you to easily and effectively transfer your current emotional state and consequent energy to others." (H Noble - 7 Oct 2008)
"Having charisma - is when the room lights up when the person who has charisma enters the room, and for those who do not have it, the room lights up when they leave!" (S Gould - 9 Oct 2008)
| "Charisma - is a perception of you that can only be defined by someone else. It's the unique effect you have on other people made up of energy (sparkle and forcefulness), self-esteem (substance), image (presentation) and communication in the widest sense (speaking, listening, making people feel special). It turns heads when you walk into a room, draws people to you, makes them want to be your friend and leaves them with the imprint and feel of you in their memory." (Melanie Allen - Coach - www.melanieallen.co.uk - 9 Oct 2008) |
Joint winner of first Charisma Competition (closing date 20 Oct 2008). Judges' comments included: "...the complete picture of a charismatic person - heart and soul, and I sense that the author really reflected on the essence of charisma rather than the word..." "...defines four areas that affect a person's charisma. A person with charisma certainly leaves an imprint. Well understood and thought about definition..." "... captures the essence of charisma and the positive impact a charismatic personality can have on your life..." "...captures all the core elements of charisma..." |
"Charisma - an instinctive/natural ability to interact and communicate, using verbal and non-verbal language skills. These language skills ensure that the majority of the population, will be attracted to the charismatic personality, regardless of if they like the person or not!" (L Langford - 10 Oct 2008)
"Charisma is ....... The bits I like most about myself that I can help use to motivate others around me." (J Wilkinson - 11 Oct 2008)
"Charisma is a special inborn ability to motivate and energize everybody around by using personal internal and external characteristics." (A Golovin - 14 Oct 2008)
"Charisma is the ability to project a presence to the extent where others are drawn to you and what you are saying." (J Bell - 15 Oct 2008)
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"Charisma - An induction of positive vibration in your heart, mind and soul which induces new thoughts, desire to achieve, perform and yet being humble. A charismatic personality can make you do things which you could never think of." (V Sharma - 16 Oct 2008) |
Joint winner of first Charisma Competition (closing date 20 Oct 2008). Judges' comments included: "...summarizes the amazing effect charisma can have on others..." "...covers all aspects, spiritual, physical, emotional... also beautifully written..." "...passionate description of how a charismatic character can inspire you..." |
"Charisma is the, often inadvertent, always positive, ability to cause pause to stop, look, listen and follow." (L Webber - 19 Oct 2008)
"Charisma - the ability to turn 'me' into 'we'." (S O'Neill - 19 Oct 2008)
End of first competiton 20 Oct 2008.
| The following definitions qualify for the second Charisma Competition, for which there will be one winner of a free place on the first Audience with Charisma event of 2009, again at London's Globe Theatre. The dates of this two-day event, and competition closing date, will be confirmed here in due course. |
"Charisma - The gift that gives you influence or authority over large numbers of people." (Tony - 21 Oct 2008)
"Charisma: Having A Rare Influence, Special Magical Attraction." (A Weyman - 23 Oct 2008 - clever acronym idea - actually it's a bacronym)
"It's that intangible thing that people meeting me wish they had!" (Zoe Brown - The Business Development Experience - 7 Nov 2008)
"The ability to subtly inspire others."' (D Ward - 11 Nov 2008)
| "An individual's good nature, their ability to be sincere to others with pleasant manners that sets them apart from the crowd. To fill others with creavitiy and scope (thinking outside of the box) whilst remaining tactile and diplomatic. Ready to engage with people - mixing and mingling, paying enough time and attention knowing that limits and restrictions are adhered to. People will talk, but let them for if you have done the job well, there should be nothing but praise! Time and time again your name will come up as APPEALING!" (A St Clair - 13 Nov 2008 - including the bacronym, right:) | C - Character H - Honesty A - Aura I - Inspirational R- Respectful S - Sociable M - Memorable A - Appealing |
"Charisma is a force of attraction you feel, when meeting someone who has a twinkling otherness, a quality of total independence from the ordinary - not needing but giving, sharing, strong in purpose, driven by internal conviction, infectiously charming." (S Hubbard - 22 Nov 2008)
"Charisma - is something you exude once you have mastered the skills of self belief, self esteem, confidence, assertiveness, well being and love for yourself and others." (V Turbitt - 24 Nov 2008)
"Charisma: an energy and power that drags along all those around the source in the direction the source is moving." (Alan Donegan - Addynamics.co.uk - 25 Nov 2008)
"A transmittable wow factor. An encounter with a charismatic individual can make you walk taller, smile brighter and feel you can change the world." (L Jackson - 28 Nov 2008)
"I believe that charisma is the personal art of achieving more than the science of management says is possible." (J Wingate - 4 Dec 2008)
"Charisma can be likened to that of a powerful magnet, something that you are ultimately drawn toward with an unseen power." (A Roberts - 18 Dec 2008)
"The sparkle in people, when we are letting our own light shine, the invisible energy with visible effects. That is charisma". (V Dovinou - 18 Dec 2008)
"Colin Firth." (S Britton - 30 Dec 2008)
"Charisma is that thing that enters a room before you.. And leaves a long time after you have left." (Mike Evans - Fast Forward Learning - 2 Jan 2009)
The following people have kindly agreed to be judges for the charisma definitions competition, and have provided their own definitions of charisma below. Thank you Carol, Nigel, Lindsey, Giles, Niina and Marie for your help and input.
| Carol Harte - Global Training Resource Manager, Shell International Petroleum Company Limited. Carol currently manages the Training Resource for Global GSAP Global Deployments, Shell International. Carol's Charismatic icon is her father because according to Carol he made the Charisma Blarney Stone! | "I believe the Charisma has a touch of magic about it. You are drawn to people who have Charisma, you want to be like them. Of course if you like someone and want to be like them you are far more likely to help them in their endeavours personally and professionally." | |
| Nigel Fletcher - Managing Director, Fairfield Displays and Lighting Ltd. Nigel's impact within his current role is created because he lives it with purpose and passion. This in turn helps his team and their clients to continuously achieve their potential and improve the quality of their lives. Nigel's Charismatic icons include Princess Diana, Anthony Robbins and Tony Blair. | "By possessing charisma, you have the ability to captivate, magnetise and persuade. You instantly build connection and likeability, have electric personal appeal, influence others, inspire people to take action. To achieve most things in life, you have to have the ability to sell yourself. People with charisma appear to do all this effortlessly, radiating positive energy and charm. Their presence gives them universal appeal, even admiration." | |
| Lindsey Agness - Founder and
Managing Director of The Change Corporation. Lindsey has run NLP training
programmes, bespoke corporate leadership and change management interventions,
executive and BreakThrough coaching since 1995. She has just published her
first book Change
Your Life With NLP - now a best seller in
the business and personal development markets. Lindsey's Charismatic icon is
Princess Diana because she was able to build strong connections with anyone
within seconds. |
"Charismatic people build rapport and influence others faster and with more impact, they inspire and thereby build motivation in others and develop higher levels of confidence and self-belief in themselves to create what they want in their lives." | |
| Giles Watkins - Advisor to McKinsey & Company, Jakarta. Giles is currently enjoying his new role as a Change Agent within one of Indonesia's largest organisations. Having worked for many years previous to this for Shell, where his roles included Sales and General Management in Asia Pacific, plus head of Learning & Development for Shell's Global Lubricants Business. Giles' Charismatic icons include George Michael, Johnny Depp, Bruce Sprinsteen, Ian Botham, George Best, Anthony Robbins. | "I see Charisma as really rapport, or an extreme manifestation of rapport. To get any sort of relationship with anyone you need to be in rapport with them, then when one or more people are attracted by who you are, what you stand for, what you do... almost magnetically, then they are experiencing your charisma. This means your leadership will be accepted by those people, and you can co-operate together to build what you want to build." | |
| Niina Turunen - Training Manager, Nissan Nordic Europe Oy. Niina is Head of Nissan Nordic Europe's training department, leading a team of six people and responsible for Nissan dealer training in the Nordic and Baltic countries. Niina's charisma icon is Bill Clinton. | "To me charisma is a compelling quality that when possessed cannot not be noticed! Other people are drawn to charismatic people like moths are drawn to a flame, it is an irresistible attraction. With charisma you will almost magically create the outcome you desire (be it personal or professional) faster and with ease." | |
| Marie Carroll - Founder and Director of Unlock Your Potential. Marie and her business partner Stephen Stynes are developing a global web based personal development company, supporting their readers in the quest for continuous education. In partnership with some of the greatest minds and leading practitioners in the industry, they promote the belief that everyone has the right and ability to transform and discover a better way to live. One life… Infinite possibilities! Marie's Charismatic icons include Paul Newman and Martin Luther King. | "Charisma is a quality to be treasured which stems from a genuine love of people. Those who possess it impact and influence with humility, playfulness and a quiet sense of self. Understanding their own uniqueness, the charismatic person, will acknowledge the talents and abilities of all. They appreciate that the secret of living is giving and so always make the encounter more rewarding for those they interact with. They express an attitude of hope and inspire self belief in others. A charismatic person leaves an impression on you that is not easily erased." | |
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