How to be a More Charismatic Leader looks at how you can make changes to become a better leader, manager or mentor by becoming more charismatic. Charismatic leaders are great because they are visionaries who can inspire others to get on board in the business and win peoples support so that the business will be more effective and efficient and people will enjoy working there. Pathway Groups The Coaching College offer ILM accredited training for leaders, manager and mentors. We can tailor fit courses to your specific business needs and training delivery is flexible. For more information about our courses at The Coaching College please call: 0121 707 0550 and visit: www.thecoachingcollege.co.uk

1. How to be a more
charismatic leader

2. Charismatic leaders boast high levels of vision
and self-belief.
This makes them good leaders, managers
and mentors because they inspire people to work
harder and achieve better results while also
making them feel valued and important.
What is a
charismatic leader?

3. There is no point in trying to be something
that you are not!
People will want to follow you if they like you
and for people to like you (cheesy as it sounds)
you need to like yourself.
You need to be comfortable in the way you dress,
hold and present yourself and act.
Find your Style

4. People’s first impressions are some of the
most important things that they will carry
forward so everything matters.
People can tell by your body language if you
are confortable in your position so give them
no reason for doubt.
Find your Style

5. Present the best
version of yourself
When you see someone’s life on social media or TV
they are portraying the best parts.
Leaders intentionally don’t show their weaknesses
and focus on the things that make them look
like they have a beautiful life.
It’s not about living a lie or being egotistical
(because no-one likes that), just making sure
that people see the best things about you.

6. Be real, Be yourself
Trust comes from authenticity.
It’s all well and good to have the right things to say
and the right mannerisms but without the heart
for what you are doing it will just seem slick
and superficial.
To be truly charismatic people need to believe
that you are. Sometimes you might slip up, make
a mistake but it is how you deal with these things
that will show the leader that you really are. If you can
laugh at yourself, admit your mistakes but
still command respect you are there.

7. Talk about your experiences,
day to day interactions & opinions
People will feel like they can connect with you if
you present yourself as a real person.
Share stories of things that have inspired you or
made you think. Firstly, it is great for self-reflection
to learn why you do and act the way you do but
also for other people it makes them feel
connected to you and this attachment is what
will keep you high in their estimations even if
you mess up a little every now and again.

8. Be approachable
People like people who take the time to listen to
them and make them feel valued.
Remembering people’s names, what they do,
something about them; making these personal
connections will make you stand out as a leader.

9. During your progress to success as a leader you
are likely to come across a few things that can
try and throw you off:
•Followers: People who like you and want to be
around you. These people aren’t friends they
are fans. Remember that these people may
boost your ego but they might not always be around
if something goes wrong.
Stay grounded

10. • People who want to be you: Jealousy is a natural
instinct and sometimes when people see others
doing well they want that for themselves this can
sometimes be used to try and take you down or
use you. You need to identify these people and
either turn it to your advantage and make them
your friends or keep them at arm’s length. Trust
your instinct.
Stay grounded

11. Be Passionate
Being passionate about what you do in infectious.
It makes others want to get involved.

12. The best leaders always want something more.
They have a vision of what they want and they
have a passion to achieve it.
Continue to have aspirations

13. Keep an air of mystery
Lovely as being real is you need your own space.
It is important to protect your family and friends so
that they know that you truly value them.
People don’t need to know where you live, they don’t
need your private number, they don’t need to be part of
your outside work life if you don’t want them to be.
The trick of being a charismatic leader is to be happy
with your life and have vision and this sometimes
means that you need to separate yourself.

14. At Pathway Group we know how important it is to receive the best
leadership, management and mentoring training possible. At Pathway
Groups The Coaching College we offer ILM Accredited Training for
management, leadership and mentoring.
For more information about the courses that we offer:
Visit: www.thecoachingcollege.co.uk
Call: 0121 707 0550.