n this episode we're talking about charisma and influence.  No matter what your job title, chances are, you’ve got to sell your ideas to others. And when you’re done with your presentation, no one is ever going to say to you that you weren’t charismatic enough; you didn’t command the room; or you weren’t compelling.  So how would you ever know if this is a topic that’s holding you back?  That’s what I wanted to learn. In this episode, I talk to John Neffinger, the author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential. John is going to share: What is executive presence and how do you make sure that you have it?How people make character judgments about you – that they really only consider 2 things whether they like and respect you.Why women are at a disadvantage in the way these two attributes are judged, and what they must do to be respected but not disliked.What you consciously and subconsciously communicate to others, andWhat strategies you can use to become more charismatic and influential