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Presence is that portion of another human being that you sense without consciously trying to do so. This presence can be small or large, compelling or repelling, indefinite yet palpable; it is the basis of connection between human beings. Each of us has presence, and that presence can be sensed by others around us. We do find, however, that some people have a presence that is more noticeable than others and often more compelling than others. Some are noticeable when they walk into a room. Others we notice when they get close to us. Some, we barely notice at all.

Presence, by itself, can be either positive or negative in its effect on others. We have all been around people who make our skin crawl for no apparent reason. We have been around people who make us nervous. We have also been around people who make us laugh or just feel good. Each of these has a different presence, big enough to influence our own state of being. But how does that presence relate to an ability to lead? Once people notice our presence, what does it take to have them want to move in the direction we are going, to buy in to our passion, and to commit their energy to our path?

When we become inspired, our presence becomes more pronounced. Our energy field gets stronger, and our impact on others is more positive. It feels better to be around inspired people than around people who are not. There is smoothness to their energy that compels us to stop, take notice, and listen. To begin to influence others at a personal level, we must have a connection with our own humanity and purpose and allow that connection to be accessed by others. We need a presence that is powerful and compelling. This is obtained through emotional availability and the resonance of a passionate purpose. Along with this purpose comes the optimism, enthusiasm, and self-confidence to pursue it. Then we can open ourselves and learn the transparency and authenticity that allows others to know us, to know what is important to us, and to connect with us around our passion.

Inspirational presence is the ability to connect authentically with others; to use our thoughts, feelings, and intuitions to guide action toward our deepest sense of personal mission.