Gravitas

By: Caroline Goyder

Narrated by: Caroline Goyder

Length: 7 hrs

Publisher's Summary

Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. 

In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly, with passion and confidence, to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention. 

Each chapter guides you step by step through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches. You'll overcome anxiety, learn how to deal with difficult people and feel calm and in control when public speaking. 

An essential tool for the modern workplace, Gravitas will transform the way you think about yourself and your powers of communication.

©2014 Caroline Goyder (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

Amazing! Totally Recommend

Before reading this, I watched Caroline Goyder’s TED talk about the book. Over the past month this book has been influential in my confidence and interpersonal skills. Excited to apply this guide to future situations to elevate Gravitas.

This book can change your life.

After 18 miserable months of failure, and a loss of trust and confidence, thank you so much for being a huge part of my recovery. Listening to, and reading GRAVITAS has been immensely useful in helping to rebuild confidence and to find my way through a difficult time.
In particular, having lost my sense of self, I have struggled to be able to present myself honestly and with integrity. This has particularly impacted on job interviews and professional meetings.
Thanks to you, I have been able to learn and really adopt the Gravitas equation because at last I could understand why knowledge alone was not enough. Last week I was successful and have started a new position in which I am able to build and grow.

13 of 14 people found this review helpful

Gravitas explained

Excellent book by Caroline Goyder. Step by step principles that are easy to learn and use. I really loved the content and delivery.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Good information clearly presented

I had already read this as a book but wanted the audio version. I'm glad I did, it's a good book and the author is relatable and intelligent. I had found the print version hard to get started on but interesting and useful once I did.
I do feel some of the topics are covered more briefly than I would prefer but hopefully further depth will come with future books.
Altogether, a totally worthwhile purchase that has really got me thinking and practising how to have more gravitas. I'm definitely more flight attendant than captain. 12 years as cabin crew was a big clue to which side I firmly landed on. I look forward to bringing more captain/authority energy to my talks and presentations.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Not much new here

Most of what is here is the same as is being said by many other personal development books on leadership etc.
I found the second half of the book most interesting and useful as that covered techniques for public speaking, and was more specific and had some nice practical advice in that area.
The book was a very long list of a advice tips. There were some good ones there and very useful in theory, but there were just so many without much holding it all together that it is hard to take much, if anything, away from it. I guess it would need listening to several times to pick out specific techniques to use, then write these ones down and try them out.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Game Changer! Goyder leads by example

This is certainly the book we must read/listen to if we have any important message to convey to others- in any situation!

Beautifully written and read.

If you're into socialising with impact, listen to this essential audio book!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ok content but a very grating voice as narrating, to me

It’s a shame about the narration - an affected accent. I found the elongated and too rounded vowels particularly grating.
I wish I’d bought the book to read myself rather than listen.

Absolutely spot on!

I chose this book as I was going through a difficult stage at work and it absolutely nailed it. Right from the beginning, Caroline practices what she preaches - the narration and pace of the book ensures it sinks into your bones and each paragraph is easy to follow and understand. I made notes as I went along and even on my commute to work, managed most of the exercises. Would definitely recommend if you are going through any sort of stressful situation that leads to an anxious mind. Not only does it explain what’s likely to be taking place subconsciously, the exercises are fun to try out - made me look forward to the Monday morning meetings!

OMG.

Caroline Goyder. I owe you so much for creating such an insightful listen. The tools you have given me in this book will be used for many many many years. This was absolutely fantastic.

Gold

Golden. Recommended for everyone, young and old.

Get it, absorb it. Re-listen/read

Caroline is a sexy beast

2 of 7 people found this review helpful