Developing Presence

“Presence”…that elusive human quality that mysteriously enables someone to command respect or at least attention. It is said that some people are born great; some acquire greatness, while some achieve greatness. In similar thought pattern, it is believed that some people are born with the dexterity to command respect. Developing presence can also emerge either as a by-product of achievements or
a component that can be developed. However, the feeling of inadequacy is experienced because some people do not feel comfortable with their body size, or the inability to switch their talents on in a different setting. Developing presence is a multifaceted challenge that can be viewed from different standpoints. One of the ways one can develop presence is through appropriate body management. People with good presence have good posture even if they have small body size. They have mastered the art of body management; thus they have good composure, they pay close attention to the way they stand, move, gesticulate and project themselves. Being fit and in good health are key factors that cannot be overlooked in the process of managing your body. In addition, good dressing is relevant but doesn’t necessarily mean that they should be expensive or conventional; they just need to be chosen properly for the occasion. Therefore, developing presence is a work in progress which requires deliberate attention to your internal and external self as they are strong components that make the whole.