The Presence of Gravitas: How Deliberate Pacing makes People Take Note
An important aspect of gravitas is the ability to command attention. And that means having ‘presence’. That’s to say, people won’t take what you say seriously, unless they first notice you are there.
So, presence is a key part of gravitas. And, in the context of coming across with weight and authority, what matters most in having presence is your pacing. Not slow, ponderous pacing, but deliberate pacing that shows you are in control of your every action and word.
Watching this video is worth 2 Management Courses CPD Point*.
(See below for more details)
This video is part of course module number 1.5.6
Program 1: Managing Yourself
Course 5: Personal Impact
Section 6: Gravitas
Primary videos that precede this video include:
– Presence, Charisma, Gravitas: What’s the Difference? https://youtu.be/J2-3LpacQhM
– The Trust Equation – Gravitas needs Trust https://youtu.be/ikVmmhONXig
– Credibility: Gain Gravitas through Knowledge and Experience https://youtu.be/KeR72NWxfB4
The Next video to watch is:
– Speaking with the Voice of Authority: How it Builds Gravitas https://youtu.be/EefSdq4P3qo
– The Power of Silence: How to Use it to Enhance Your Gravitas https://youtu.be/A3WpgR6biu4
– Style and Presentation to Enhance Your Gravitas https://youtu.be/IeRlYtS-5iU
LESSON NOTES
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In this video, we look at deliberate presence and confident pacing. This means an economy of movement and deliberateness in your actions and your use of words. You need to be able to slow down and, for maximum professional impact, master the art of stillness.
The four tips for real presence and gravitas that this video explains are:
1. Slow down to convey authority
2. Take deep breaths to feel and appear relaxed and centered
3. Stillness – fight the fidget that betrays a lack of confidence, and show yourself to be in control
4. Keep calm and poised, especially when the pressure increases and others get nervous
RECOMMENDED EXERCISE
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Continue your Personal Confidence Log from the last videos:
1. First, reflect on your normal behavior. How good are you now at: slowing down, breathing well, keeping still, and remaining calm under pressure? (1 MC CPD Point)
2. Which of these will you work on first? (1 MC CPD Point)
3. Over the next week (5 working days) observe your behavior with other people, regarding that one factor. Be deliberate in taking control of your pace, breathing, movements, or calm? (2 MC CPD Points)
4. At the end of the week, review what you have learned. Select what you will work on for the next week (it could be the same thing). (1 MC CPD Point)
5. Repeat for another 5 days (2 MC CPD Points)
6. …and review. (1 MC CPD Point)
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RECOMMENDED READING
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– Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges https://geni.us/SCerYBh
– Executive Presence: The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO https://geni.us/QqYV
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