Charismatic Presence

Eleni Kelakos

5 Principles For Magnetic Presentations

Whether you’re a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to communicate with greater influence, you know the stakes are high when it comes to public speaking. The inability to speak effectively can cost you customers, keep you from motivating your team, and damage your career prospects.

Drawing on her diverse background in theater, music, and executive coaching, Eleni Kelakos presents a five-principle process to help you develop a Charismatic Presence that commands attention and inspires action. With real-world examples, actionable exercises, and proven techniques, this book is a roadmap to conquering your fears, connecting deeply with your audience, and becoming a truly magnetic communicator.

Eleni Kelakos, CSP

Eleni Kelakos, CSP, The Speaker Whisperer, is a presence and presentation expert and the president of the Eleni Group. She uses performance techniques learned over twenty years as a professional actor and award-winning, nationally touring singer-songwriter to help  business leaders worldwide speak with more authenticity, confidence, and impact.

Praise for Charismatic Presence

“Charismatic Presence brings clear, compelling, and candid advice for any professional who wants to speak with more clarity and impact. Easy to read and hard to put down, it will change the way the world experiences you as a speaker.”

Katherine Eitel Belt, CSP

Founder/CEO of LionSpeak, author of Something’s Gotta Change!

“There are a ton of things I love about this book. It’s more than the five easy-to-understand principles, the stories, or the examples. It’s the TONE. Reading it makes you feel like you’re sitting on the back porch, shoes off, adult beverage in hand (!) and a really good, really smart friend is sharing her secrets.”

Lou Heckler

Hall of Fame speaker and speaker coach

“This book represents years of study and presentation prowess. By applying its fi ve principles, you can transform your audience from passive listeners into engaged, enthusiastic fans.”

Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE

Speaker Hall of Fame, Past President National Speakers Association, Past President Global Speakers Federation