More Radiance and Visibility As an actress, I know that we are attracted to charismatic and expressive personalities. They become role models, enchant us, and give us energy. That's why we enjoy being in the company of charismatic and energetic people. It fills us with joy when they share their energy with us, and we get to bask in their light, when one of their glowing sparks jumps to us. It's a wonderful, perhaps even transformative feeling. Radiance and charisma are a magnet for us as individuals and for our business. We know that we can reach people not only through our content, but especially through our radiance, be it the audience, customers, or business partners. A strong radiance of sovereignty leads to a perception of competence and leaves the counterpart feeling safe or gaining an advantage by joining the charismatic person. A confident, self-assured, and charismatic appearance conveys the conviction and ability to successfully assert one's own position. In the famous first moment, we unconsciously decide if someone is interesting to us or not (although this impression can be corrected in the following moments, the first perception often remains and fades only slowly). A rather unimportant topic can gain appeal to the viewer through radiance and a captivating presentation. A superficial topic will never open the ears and hearts of the counterpart with weak radiance. However, the reverse works (at least for a short time). Because strong radiance affects our emotions and initially sparks interest. Radiance and presence are of course a relevant topic for me as an actress. As a performance coach, it is important for me to support my clients not only in chasing pure impact but also to involve heart and soul and practice expressing themselves freely. As soon as people step on stage or stand in the spotlight, a lot is revealed. Tucholsky rightly said: "On stage, a person is more naked than in a swimming pool." It becomes visible how much one stands by oneself, how much energy one radiates, or if one hides behind a "curtain." Whether the person in question really shows themselves or rather wants to hide... That's why I start each of my coaching sessions with a performance. This establishes the status quo and is our basis for work, because everything becomes visible here, even what we do not show, conceal, or want to hide. Energy is visible, often unconsciously for many viewers, but clearly recognizable for me. Can energy, i.e., radiance, be increased? Yes!! Radiance is the sum of our overall physical energy: our soul energy, vitality and health, heart energy, love and kindness, mental strength, and humor. Energy work and retreats (such as power sources or CreActivity) can help provide energy. Nature alone provides energy... it's about recognizing your own refueling stations. Love, faith, and spirituality are strong sources for those who use them. By expanding the inner space that houses these qualities, an intensification of radiance and charisma can be generated. Egomaniacal performers may be loud, big, intense, and sexy. They may shine externally, but often lack the glow of inner radiance. A deep connection with yourself and the world, nature, and the universe forms a significant part of your radiance on a subtle level. A wealth of inner values such as empathy, courage, warmth, and love enhances our radiance. Radiance is the energetic sum of our work and life attitude, love for ourselves and the people on our planet. By being willing to share ourselves and our issues, transparency is created, allowing our light to shine outward. Radiance is fueled by our energy, balance, and flow. It reflects who we are, how we live, and what we are passionate about. When you are physically and mentally open, that is transparent, your light can shine outward. We actors work intensively on our relaxation and ourselves to enable transparency. Technically speaking, by "expanding" your inner space and filling the outer space, you can increase your impact. Energy always has a direction and a corresponding tension state. We distinguish: Under-tension, Eu- or Well-tension, and Over-tension. Here is a simple but absolutely correct mnemonic in English: "Be relaxed but not lax. Be intense but not tense!" The Energy Directions: 1. Introverted (most of it sticks to you, works for the camera, but weak for the stage). 2. Extroverted can reach stronger in and over the space. 3. Concentric energy, like a ring or an energetic lake in which the charismatic person bathes (Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, etc.). Here are techniques and tips on how to become more visible: • Have the courage to show yourself in your whole truth. • Show yourself in your insecurity and vulnerability. • Breathe into your center. • Feel the ground under your feet. • Open your body, take up space, both internally and externally. • Direct the energy outward, towards the audience (especially important for introverts). • Enjoy seeing your counterpart, your audience, and expressing yourself. • Give space to your voice and body. • Turn on your inner spotlight. • Fill the space with your light. • Radiate and feel illuminated. • Be your message and convey it with enthusiasm and love. • Use your stage fright as an energy booster. • Know your intention, know why you are speaking. • Enjoy yourself and take your time. • Give yourself completely and unconditionally. • Give yourself fully to the topic and the people. • Use visualizations, visions, and affirmations. • Work with your inner animal, Animal-Exercise (specific exercises from acting). Our adversary is fear "Fear eats the soul." (R.W. Fassbinder) The fear of speaking freely, being in the spotlight, showing oneself, and being visible. This is accompanied by beliefs such as "I'm not good enough," "I'm not interesting enough," "I'm not ready yet," "Others are better/further/greater" (comparison). These beliefs keep us in the comfort zone, in the frustration zone, and reinforce fear. We are more blocked than motivated and do not start! As a result, there are no successes, no (positive) self-confidence, and above all, no self-assurance. Instead, we remain in the same modest self-perception. As with everything: we learn and gain through practice. Ways out of fear: Just start!! Get moving - "Those who move will move something." Go into emotion, into experience, out of the head and into the body. Go into your enthusiasm, into your creative power, into your PowerAct. Amplify your enthusiasm, love, dedication, vision/mission, focus, and creative power (creativity). Live the essence of your ideas, desires, visions, and mission. For now, it's irrelevant what the outside says. Enjoy yourself and your topic and experiment with it, play with it. Let the inner child in you out. In connection with your heart (your love), your radiance begins, the foundation for your radiance and your new self-confidence. Thus, fear can turn into positive excitement. It is the spice, the chili for your strong performance. Your radiance is the most beautiful invitation. with a radiant heart and creative power, Your Karin |