4 Ingredients for More Presence in Your Storytelling

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Today on the show we are going to be talking about 4 ingredients for more presence in your storytelling. Presence is the hidden magic between your words, the tone, and the rhythm and mastery that inspires trust. It conveys the energy and the passion that you have and you feel before you even start speaking and it is the subtle ability to make your audience feel that same energy.

We discuss:

[03:20] Information on its own is simply not enough to inspire change.
[05:00] Presence is a process that needs to be fostered and integrated over a long period of time.
[05:29] Ingredient #1: Listening - The Art of Silent Connection
[06:37] Action Step: Practice active listening daily.
[07:31] Ingredient #2: Empathy
[08:26] Action Step: Conduct regular empathy exercises.
[10:58] Ingredient #3: Authenticity
[11:34] Action Step: Embrace vulnerability. Regularly write in a journal to reflect on your authentic experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
[12:48] Ingredient #4: Playfulness
[13:12] Action Step: Incorporate improvisation exercises into a daily and weekly routine.
[16:26] It is through unwavering practice and commitment to weaving these elements into your daily life that true mastery is achieved. Presence isn’t a fleeting concept, it’s a skill, art, and way of life.