How to develop your personal charisma

Julie Pritchard, DWP presents 5 different methods to understand where your strengths lie - Try these out to uncover your strengths

What is Charisma?

A special quality that some people have naturally that makes them able to influence other people and attract their attention and admiration – Cambridge Dictionary

Some characteristics of a charismatic person can include:

Charm
Magnetism
Strong interpersonal connections to influence and inspire others
Compelling Vision

Why is charisma important?

It helps you to develop sustainable relationships, because when you’re charismatic, people feel you understand them. This leads to them being happy to work with and help you as much as possible.

What is so useful about charisma?

Charisma is closely related to assertiveness, which we all need, if only for defensive reasons.
It is not just about showing off, introverts can be charismatic too.
A strong charismatic presence is useful for:

Leading
Teaching
Selling
Speaking
Relationships of all sorts
Interviews

Who wouldn’t want to be charismatic?

Charisma is powerful - charismatic people can often make others do as they wish, influencing people to think differently and sometimes negatively. Charisma in the wrong hands can be catastrophic.

Can you think of anyone from history that has had charisma and not used it for good?

Think of the word charismatic, which famous people pop into your head?

Princess Diana, HRH Princess of Wales

Winston Churchill – Prime Minister 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955

Zendaya, Award Winning Actress

Tom Holland, Spiderman

Everyone can be charismatic

We are not born charismatic – we cultivate it in many ways

One way is by observing and learning from people who you think is charismatic, learn their secrets, and try them for yourself

It’s a trial-and-error process, but once you have your
Charismatic status you can lose it!

There are 5 main qualities of a charismatic person, what are they? How many do you have?

Be self Confident

Like yourself
Be optimistic, just try keep your glass half full 🍌
Be euthiastic, "my life will be a success" 😊
Be comfortable with who you are
Be consistent
Be proud of who you are

Tell great stories

Speak with conviction
Use words like "I am sure", "I know"
Try not to use word like "I think", "I hope", "I feel" too often, imagine if you visited your GP and he said "I think and hope you make a full recovery", it would not fill you with confidence
Use humour, it is okay to make fun of yourself sometimes, but don't put yourself down so much that it takes away from who you are
Be relevant, know whats happening in the world around you, people want to be with people who are knowledgable

good body language

Be open and approachable, gracious and graceful
Walk up to someone, smile and make eye contact, shake hands and introduce yourself
Don't overdo it, when you smile be authentic

making people feel valued

Put other at ease and make them feel comfortable with you
Show genuine interest in the person you are talking to, giving them your full attention
Don't make the conversation all about you. Even if you've had a similar experience, let them have their moment
Recognise and acknowledge other people's achievements and contributions

Be a good listener

Always try to remember someones name (try saying it back to enforce it)
Listen with interest when someone talking
Pay attention to a conversation
Engage with the person/people in the conversation
Be empathetic to points brought up

You are at your most charismatic when you are confident and happy in yourself! :)