“Based on the psychological research, I think that presence - the ability to be attuned to and comfortably able to express the best parts of yourself - is not this grand concept that belongs on a pedestal,” says Amy. Think of it as a quality available on tap rather than as an ever-flowing fountain - contrary to appearances, nobody’s on all the time. The reality: presence is something to which we all have access. It’s common to assume celebrities must have a secret, endless reservoir of the stuff somewhere that’s replenished by the power of being adored by the masses. When considering the idea of presence, for instance, you probably have a vague idea that it’s something effortlessly commanded by society’s most charismatic. In her book Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, social psychologist Amy Cuddy seeks to sharpen the focus and help us apply the best version of ourselves to whatever the world throws our way. They’ve become fuzzy, catch-all buzzwords applied in any number of disparate domains - from coffee shops to networking seminars to yoga classes - to convey more of a feeling than impart any precise, applicable meaning. These are words you probably hear all the time - perhaps so often that you just nod your head at their mention - without really thinking about what they mean. In this episode of AoC, we better clarify authenticity and learn how to summon its powers on command with Amy Cuddy, author of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges.Īuthenticity. This is why we constantly stress the value of authenticity here at The Art of Charm.īut what is authenticity? It’s a word that’s used so often and in so many ways - along with mindfulness - that, if pressed, the average person might not even be able to define it. When we try to fake confidence or enthusiasm, other people can tell that something is off, even if they can’t precisely articulate what that thing is.
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