I guess we can't all be Robin Williams (
RIP) That's what makes them unique.
I've been speaking in public since age 7 and been involved in dramatic arts most of my life (all predicated on being thoroughly prepared).
I even heard a quote from Julia Roberts, that she wishes that she had that "Will Smith Factor". I understood immediately.
(Only sighting "celebrity" for common recognizability. We all know people like this in every day life.)
Interesting post, this. Made me think. And wonder if you'd even really be aware of being charismatic?
For instance... I've been the Master of Ceremonies for 8 years during the King's day gig. Yesterday was the first time since 2009 I didn't MC.
I always got so many compliments from people that I was a natural, how good I was and so on. And yeah, I loved it, I know I am good at it, but still when ppl compliment me I am slightly confused and find myself thinking "What's the big deal? Anyone can do that?"
Others told me that's not the case. Oh. If you say so. To me it's still not a big deal, others find me charismatic when on stage. I don't see it. I'm just enjoying myself, doing what I do best, what makes me happy.
Similar when you're with a group of people. I'm not the one that everyone automatically listens to, I don't feel that way anyways. But sometimes I'm talking to someone and suddenly notice the entire group has gone quiet and is listening to me.
Always confuses me, cos what is the big deal?
I began to notice of late that whenever I enter the pub, I get a lot of attention that lasts throughout the night. From both male and female. I don't do anything though. I'm alone, don't flirt, not looking nor trying to get attention, not at all. It can even irritate me to get it, hihi. Because I don't understand it. It confuses me. "What's the big deal? What's so special?"
So I'm wondering, if you are charismatic, would you even be aware of it?
In any case, what I have noticed throughout the years that when you are trying to be charismatic, try to get attention or whatever, it doesn't work. It only seems to work when your authentic. When you're feeling happy, confident, do what you love doing. Then you apparently radiate this 'thing'.
Edited by
SparklingCrystal 💖💎
on Fri 04/28/17 03:31 AM