Want to Improve Your Public Speaking? Develop Your Awareness Skills

One of the keys to having a transformational impact with an individual or a group of people is getting into a feeling of connection with them. When you've got a clear head and a good feeling, you can allow that connection to emerge by following your curiosity and asking the questions that occur to you.

As a professional, you are being judged not only on your performance but also on your presence. People form an impression of others within seconds of meeting them. The real question, then, is not whether you’ll create an impression, but rather, will you create the one that you want?

Rely on feedback: Actively solicit feedback on your presence from y

If you want to lead others, you can’t just go through your daily work without an awareness of how every action and interaction comes across to them. How do they experience you? Do they view you as confident, bold, charismatic, in command, and radiating gravitas? Take a close look at all of your behaviors, asking what qualities they radiate. How doe