The Charisma Myth: How to Engage, Influence and Motivate People

The book starts with an interesting anecdote on one of the most charismatic personalities of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe. It is difficult to believe that after becoming so popular, people will fail to recognise Marilyn Monroe at the rail station at New York. Charisma can be switched off and on.One of the interesting things that one have repeatedly reads is that what our body is saying is more powerful and has a greater impact than the words we speak. The important point that the book makes is that it is possible to increase the charisma. The book combines theory (presence, confidence and warmth) with real stories and the professional experience of Ms.Olivia Fox Cabane in coaching people. This makes for a powerful cocktail.For me personally, I followed some of the tips and advise in the book, before getting onto a stage for a public event. It worked very well, my charisma went up and people thought that I was a past master.The book is easy to read and is very engaging. I recommend the book and congratulate the author for a wonderful book.

Being a casual reader I do enjoyed going through it.Very good book and would suggest for readers to add in your list

Very good

I wish this book was available when I was in college.It has exercises that are totally practical and need discipline to follow through if we want the results.Strongly recommended for everyone who wants to improve their like-ability, personal credibility and speaking skills.

Has effective practical tips

Feels weird to touch but the information inside is interesting

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The book arrived on time. Amazon delivery service is the best. With regards to the content of the book, it's a must have for people who wanted to develop his/her Charisma. I would say this is not a complete book for Charisma buy it is must have that will complement other book.The books is based on three core elements that is necessary for having charisma and I truly agree with it. They are: PRESENCE,POWER AND WARMTH.The author describes in details that anyone can have Charisma with effort.

A well-written and engaging book that successfully challenges the common belief that charisma is an innate gift possessed only by a fortunate few. The author's arguments unfold naturally and persuasively, supported by clear explanations and practical insights. Drawing on extensive experience, countless interactions, and carefully structured observations, the book presents charisma as a skill that can be understood, developed, and refined. A thoughtful and convincing read for anyone interested in personal growth and human interaction.

Olivia Fox Cabane did a amazing job writing this book which is a precious tool for whom want to self improve their charisma. The book lead you in all charisma's aspects and give you exercice to practice. I understood which kind of charisma I was displaying and which one I would like to display. I also realise the points I need to work on. Really recommend it.

The Charisma Myth has opened my eyes up to my social capabilities. I know I'm not a doormat and I need to project that power to other people. I'm done not being taken seriously in job interviews because of nervousness. I'm sick of giving the impression that I have no personality due to shy politeness. That's really not who I am--I have a backbone, I speak my mind and I don't take crap. I want deep respect among my peers and for people to listen to me. I am so glad I discovered The Charisma Myth.Olivia Fox Cabane is a professional charisma coach and lecturer, she has spoken at Stanford, Yale, Harvard, MIT and focuses on charisma coaching for professionals in business. If that's not great validation, what is? She explains that charisma is not something certain lucky people are simply born with--Charisma is a skill set that anybody is capable of developing. She gives great advice on projecting Presence, Power and Warmth, the three most valuable characteristics of charisma. The four different types of charisma are defined: Focus like Bill Gates & Gandhi; Visionary like Steve Jobs & Martin Luther King Jr.; Kindness like Princess Diana & The Dalai Lama; Authority like Winston Churchill & Margaret Thatcher. The book also covers overcoming your obstacles, creating positive mental states, making the right first impression, being a good speaker and listener, and body language. There are scientific explanations for how our mind affects our physiology and vice versa; how the brain works and how it can trick us. There are exercises to build skills such as- presence, de-stressing, neutralizing negativity, finding peace with difficult people, stretching your comfort zone, visualization, gratitude, compassion, using the Metta exercise, perfect handshake, voice fluctuation & vocal power, "Being the big Gorilla" authority projection, and showing vulnerability.One of the biggest fundamental ideas, however, is to make others feel like remarkable people rather than portray yourself as top dog--you can have authority but not be perceived as likeable. The goal is to take interest in people and you will in turn be liked and have that power. That is more genuine than trying too hard to act boisterous, controlling, and demanding of attention. The book has helped me realize the behavior of others and why they may be acting that way. It's helped my angry mind rationalize my opinion of one particular person I worked with, who loved to hear themselves talk and always talked about themselves but I always knew they put on a front. I now realize this person is probably insecure and is overcompensating & using it as a defense mechanism. I've actually had a few small social encounters where this person was relaxed, real and I thought they were decent. See? It's a first and false impression that can completely ruin other peoples' perception! Even if you don't care what people think, still be aware of how others perceive you. *I still don't really like that person :)My favorite quote from the book is one said by Dale Carnegie-- "You can make more friends in two months by becoming truly interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."All of this very technical information is written in a direct, easy-to-follow style. It's been a while since I've had the patience to sit down and read a book, and I can't tell you how many times I've started reading a book and didn't pick it up after a few chapters. Amazingly, I read this over the course of a 5-day period. The Charisma Myth is one of the most engaging, insightful and helpful books I've EVER read. So I may not attend an Ivy-League school or work in business, but I can build these skills in my acting career--you absolutely need to be confident as an actor. If you're on the fence, read this book! I'm happy I did.Thank you, Olivia!

Olivia' Fox Cabane's jewel of a book, "The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism" is about so much more than simply improving what most self-help books have traditionally called charisma. This book is essentially in depth cognitive behavioural therapy for the introvert's soul. Why the book likely resonates with so many of her readers to an even greater extent than even Olivia might realize, is her ability to bring an inner psychological clarity to the scientific reasons many of us have experienced a lifetime of confusion derived from our own misinterpretation of the subconscious signals we receive from our brains and our bodies, and the subconscious signals we send and receive to and from others. Through an eclectic selection of real-life anecdotes, and sometimes peculiar but always fascinating scientific data to back up her proposed charisma-enhancing activities, Olivia manages to expertly and succinctly summarize the science behind conscious and subconscious perception, what it all means from an evolutionary, cognitive, and social psychology perspective, and how we can use this use this powerful science to triumph over the misunderstandings our conscious minds have made of our innately subconscious interactions with the people we yearn to engage with. Unlike many self-help books, Olivia gives the reader permission to be true to themselves; being genuine, it seems, is a very big part of releasing your inner charisma. The book is jam-packed with practical exercises, as well as tips and tricks that at once will seem to create a magical influence on your life. You will find yourself effortlessly practicing your new skills on a daily basis without nearly as much conscious effort as you might expect, and the improvement in your engagement with others will be obvious. A highly recommended read for anyone wanting to let their genuine inner charismatic voice out of shadows, and for anyone ready to move forward into a new state of self-acceptance, called "Charisma".

This book has inspired me to pursue my dream to become a keynote speaker! And to trust myself and life itself to make my dreams come true!It reminded me that we are all stars and expression of and in this vast universe therefore we are all brilliant! We just have to polish our inner diamond 💎