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How Charisma Really Works (#310)

July 14, 2026 · 25 min

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Why do some people instantly draw us in?

Olivia Fox Cabane reveals that charisma is not a gift. It is a skill - and most of us misunderstand what creates it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The three qualities that make someone charismatic
  • Why introverts can be highly magnetic
  • How people judge you before you speak
  • Why presence matters more than performance
  • The surprising link between confidence and self-compassion
  • Simple ways to become more charismatic immediately

Charisma is not just how people feel about you.

It is how you make them feel about themselves.

Olivia Fox Cabane is the author of The Charisma Myth.

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