Comments on: 3 easy ways to guarantee you’ll command Presence in a Room

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:39:54 +0000

In reply to Vanita. Awesome Vanita. You've just shared the perfect example of how to use emotion and voice to deliver your message. Well done.

By: Vanita

Vanita — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:51:42 +0000

Great tips, Vatsala! I use emotion and enthusiasm and my voice actively. I once did a presentation and was told that I had used ethos, logos and pathos effectively, without realising it.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:13:26 +0000

In reply to Zeenat Merchant Syal. This is a very valuable point, Zeenat, and I am grateful you shared it.Articulating using our hands and even walking on the stage can keep the audience's attention. It's very important to use our natural style of communication for effectively conveying our message.

By: Zeenat Merchant Syal

Zeenat Merchant Syal — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:43:57 +0000

Vatsala, you have really highlighted the best ways to be charismatic here.
You know when I started speaking publicly and giving seminars all those years back, I got great responses from the audience and that was my high. But one day, a close friend who was helping me set the room for the seminar just before it started, was hearing me practice some parts of my talk on the podium. He looked at me and said, “get rid of the podium. your hands and body language is hidden behind that podium.” Which was so true. I use my hands even normally when I speak, so it was unnatural for me to be behind a podium. Since that day, no podium for me…only me and my hands 😉 Enough to get through!
xoxo, Z~

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:23:45 +0000

In reply to Gorkh. Thank you for adding to the conversation, Gorkh. You're right, if we can resist the natural desire to talk and wait a bit with silence, the impact of our words is stronger. I've seen Barack Obama and Prime Minister Modi use it to great effect during their speeches.

By: Gorkh

Gorkh — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 06:10:52 +0000

Yes, it is fascinating how often stopping your natural desire to talk and just wait… yes wait… and wait just a little longer… using the SILENCE, in appropriate situations can TRANSFORM the effectiveness of the communication and the icing on the proverbial cake is as you describe very clearly is the considered use of “BODY LANGUAGE”…
Thank you, Vatsala, for sharing your blog post with me. It is great wee reminder… and one I need to be reminded to use more often.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:06:24 +0000

In reply to CK Kochis. I'm glad you enjoyed the post, Cindy. Intuition is important in reading the room and I'm grateful you raised the point.

By: CK Kochis

CK Kochis — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:33:41 +0000

Me. Silent. HA! However, when I am, people notice. Seriously though, each environment is unique and I follow my intuition for navigating the surroundings. It’s easier to be myself then try to fake a non-natural role. Great article, Vatsala. Thanks for the insights!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:07:26 +0000

In reply to Heather Maria. You've raised some very important points, Heather Maria. Reading the energy of the room and infusing it with our own positive energy also helps set the stage for us to convey our message to a receptive audience.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:07:26 +0000