Could you invent yourself like Anna Delvy? Charm guru on the charisma needed to the life you want
ok.co.ukSmash-hit Netflix series Inventing Anna – starring Ozark's Julia Garner as fake heiress Anna Sorokin – notched up the most viewing hours for an English-language series in a week since the service began a new ratings system last summer.
And we've been fascinated by the the psychology behind it. It’s no secret that charisma gets us further in life. Exuding the kind of charm that makes others pay attention and crave your company is a very useful quality.
But according to A-list psychologist Richard Reid – aka “Mr Charisma” – you don’t have to be born with it. It’s something we can all learn. “Possessing charisma helps us at every level in life,” explains Richard, who’s worked with CEOs, celebrities and even royalty. “To some it comes naturally,” adds Richard. “But everyone can improve, and having more charisma will lead to greater success in all areas.” “It’s all about being authentic, showing the real you to draw others in.” Take his six-step masterclass and learn how to own the room… 1.
Own the room “Charismatic people, wherever they go, look like they belong,” says Richard. “People who are uncomfortable immediately head to the buffet or the bar at a party – positions of safety.Train yourself to move to the centre of the room and you’ll see that nothing bad happens." "You’ll learn that you yourself are part of your safe repertoire and will find people gravitate towards you.
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