Create a Presence: How to Communicate in a Way Others Can Feel [Video]

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Matt Abrahams: Presence is incredibly important and powerful in communication. But in order to develop a strong presence, you first have to be present with yourself. I’m Matt Abrahams, and I teach Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Welcome to Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast. Today I’m excited to speak with Muriel Wilkins. Muriel is an Executive Coach, author, and podcast host. Along with Amy Su, Muriel wrote the book Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. And she hosts the HBR podcast, Coaching Real Leaders. Welcome, Muriel. I am excited for our chat and can’t wait to get started.

Muriel Wilkins: I am delighted to be here, Matt.

Matt Abrahams: Great. Well, let’s get going. Like me, you’ve been a coach for a number of years. In your coaching experience, what are some of the most common communication pitfalls that leaders fall into, …