Ep 161: How to embody Gravitas with Amanda MacLean

Welcome to this episode of SelfKind with Erica Webb. I'm thrilled to be talking with Amanda MacLean today. Amanda has a business that works with CEOs in large corporations, preparing high potential women for a successful promotion. The women she works with have wonderful potential, but experience something holding themselves back. That thing is Gravitas.Amanda explains this essence that is Gravitas and shares real examples of these human skills in practice. She also shares the many ways you can work with her including 1:1 mentoring, small group, larger workshops, all through the Gravitas Project.In this episode, you'll hear:—How Gravitas provides a person with human skills; behavioral flexibility with a sense of groundedness and assuredness.—About the internal and external energies that influence verbal and non-verbal communication.—Amanda’s family story and the journey into her own Gravitas.—The 5 steps to preparing for a meeting using the Gravitas model.—The sustainable stance and breathing to use in longer meetings or presentations.—Simple and impactful changes you can make to have a larger impact in your communication.Tune in to hear the full conversation and please connect with both Amanda and Erica to share your thoughts.About Amanda:Amanda is the creative force behind the Gravitas Project. She helps CEOs prepare high-potential women for successful promotion through her human skills development and mentoring programs.Amanda believes women can make a significant difference in senior management, the boardroom and beyond. From understanding human skills to handling difficult conversations and people, Amanda works with women to make positive changes to both the work they do and how they do it, helping them to unlock their ‘gravitas’ along the way.Amanda enjoyed a successful executive career herself, both in Australia and internationally. She knows how women can be heard at a senior level. Frequently the only female ‘at the table’, Amanda is seen as a role model for how women can lead with impact and confidence in their own way.She talks about strength and kindliness – the kindest thing you can do for yourself in pressured, stressful or unchartered situations; when you need to step up and stand out; are to go for a swim or run or walk on the day; be mindful of your stance and bearing; practice your breathing; and leave your inner child (your imposter syndrome) on a chair outside of the meeting and collect her after the meeting and give her a hug. Connect with Amanda on her website and LinkedIn.View the Amy Cuddy TedTalk we mentioned in this episode.Connect with Erica via her website, on Instagram or Facebook.And remember to sign up for Simple Shifts to SelfKind Habits - your weekly email inspiration to treat yourself with SelfKindness through movement and mindset.The content I share on this platform is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While I am a qualified counsellor, yoga teacher, and somatic coach, the information provided here does not constitute personal counselling, therapy, or a therapeutic relationship.If you're struggling with your mental health or need personalised support, I encourage you to reach out to a registered professional in your area.Always take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and prioritise your wellbeing.