73. Using gravitas for confident communication with Dr Louise Mahler

Hold onto your hats!  In this episode, we hear from Dr. Louise Mahler, one of the world's leading experts in Leading with Gravitas where she helps leaders to have greater confidence, presence and influence in their communication. Louise shares her insights into the courage required to communicate effectively, her lifelong journey of managing performance anxiety, and the personal challenges she has faced and overcome throughout her successful career. She takes us behind the scenes of the opera world and opens up about how trauma shaped her identity. Louise also unpacks the myths around public speaking. By blending wisdom from Ancient Rome with her opera career and research on gravitas, she offers practical techniques to overcome nerves and anxiety, enhancing any performance. Her invaluable advice, gained from a lifetime of experience, will transform your approach to communication in all areas of life. A self-proclaimed 'show-off' with the voice of an angel, Louise will have you in stitches while warming your heart with her intellect and humility. Plus, you'll walk away with actionable strategies for commanding any room. What you'll learn in this episode:  The difference between 'butterfly' nerves and performance anxiety. How identifying your triggers helps you manage them more effectively. Why being the best requires consistent hard work. The journey to rediscovering your identity after trauma. The reality of performing  - it's less glamorous than it seems. Why unlearning bad habits is key to finding your voice. How her groundbreaking thinking brought opera into the business world and transformed communication. The timeless lessons in communication from the Ancient Romans. The power of gravitas—what it is and how to embrace it. Common myths about public speaking and tips to improve your performance. Her book Gravitas: Gravitas - timeless skills to communicate with confidence and build trust – by Dr Louise Mahler       Get in touch with Louise: Website: Dr Louise Mahler    LinkedIn: Louise Mahler     Facebook: Dr Louise Mahler    Instagram: Dr Louise Mahler   YouTube: Dr Louise Mahler   About Dr Louise Mahler Dr Louise Mahler is one of the world's leading experts in Leading with Gravitas. She helps leaders to have greater confidence, presence and influence in their communication.A foremost expert in body language, voice and human behaviour, Louise has a PhD in Business, and degrees and masters in Organisational Psychology as well as Music that led to the University top award for Innovation in Research. She also holds an Adjunct Professorship at Federation University. She is a sought-after commentator discussing leadership, body language and effective presentation on television, radio and in the media. Her recent interviews with Channel 7 where she analyses the body language of Harry and Meghan Sussex have over 2 million views. Louise is a highly entertaining and insightful keynote speaker for conferences and won the 2021 Keynote Speaker of the Year award in 2021 from the Professional Speakers Association. She is the author f two books, "Resonate: for people who need to be heard" and “Gravitas: timeless skills to communicate with confidence and build trust.”   Let’s connect: Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok Instagram: kimpayne_9rok   Facebook: KimPayne9Rok