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The Charismatic Leader
Brett McDermott
151 episodes
2 days ago
Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show up for.
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Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show up for.
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Self-Improvement
Education
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#142 - The Power of the Pause: How Intentional Silence Amplifies Your Influence
The Charismatic Leader
12 minutes 51 seconds
2 months ago
#142 - The Power of the Pause: How Intentional Silence Amplifies Your Influence

Today we sit down with Brett McDermott for a masterclass in one of the most underrated leadership tools: silence. In this episode of Persistence Playbook, Brett unpacks how intentional pauses can transform your presence, your message, and your impact.

If you’re a regular listener, you know Brett doesn’t just drop insights—he delivers strategies you can use by Monday morning.

If you’re new here, get ready to learn why the most charismatic communicators aren’t the ones who talk the most—they’re the ones who know when to stop.

Key Takeaways

  • Pausing signals confidence, commands attention, and invites connection
  • Silence helps sync brainwaves between speaker and listener
  • Five types of pauses you can start using today—from grounding to emphasis to reset
  • Charisma isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence


The Charismatic Leader
Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show up for.