Have you ever been in a meeting when the head honcho walks in the room and just has a bigger presence than you . . . and everyone else? Not necessarily someone who is physically bigger or louder than you but has that “quality” that commands attention and immediate respect?

Have you been at a party and thinking you were doing pretty well until another “competitor” enters and sucks all the energy in his or her direction? There is a palpable rush that people experience when the owner of the room arrives. How does he or she DO that anyway? Can I do that? Can I be that person?

Absolutely. Whether you’re in a sales presentation or attending a reception or just meeting someone new for a date you can own the room from the moment you enter. Why does this matter? Because people are drawn and attracted to those rare individuals who give off an air of confidence and power. Those who can project that authority and charm get more attention and more respect and actually stand apart from everyone else in the room.