In this leadership episode, David looks at leading with your presence, being authentic, confident, and communicating well. All of this combined works to turn you into someone that others automatically trust and see as someone they can confidently follow. Present people with purpose really do change the world.

David talks you through the three pillars of presence and explains how you can actively develop each of these essential qualities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Presence is a bend of confidence, authenticity, and your intentionality.
• People with presence can change the mood of a room when they walk into one.
• Your body language, how you show up, the words you use and the way you communicate all influence how you engage people. When all of this is right you create a kind of energy field, a vibe, a presence.
• We all have the potential to have a powerful presence.
• Making a connection is vital. Being fully present in a conversation and not distracted is a part of showing genuine interest.
• Listen not to respond, but to understand.
• Without empathy, leadership and follower relationships are empty.
• Share your passions, your values, and stories.
• Paint a picture of the future that excites and motivates.
• Be yourself, but make sure that you show up as the best version of yourself.
• Use open questions, and a closed one at the end when a decision is needed.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Presence is not just about charisma or being the loudest voice in the room.’

‘You either draw people in or you repel them with your presence.’

‘Give yourself a moment before you open the door and walk in.’

‘Use stories to illustrate what you are saying, they help you to engage emotions.’

ABOUT THE SHOW

People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

ABOUT THE HOST

David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

ARTWORK CREDIT

Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils 

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