Presence: When most people think about someone with Presence, they imagine power, grace, personality, self-assurance. But I define Presence by the word Present. Being in the here and now. It is the You in this moment. Presence is allowing all the chatter in your brain about what has been and what will be to grow a little quieter. Presence is about relating to the space and people around you with your full attention. Alexander Technique is a great teacher of Presence because it demands that you remain in the here and now with your full attention on the task at hand, whether you are chopping carrots, cold reading for an important audition, watching your child’s soccer game, or interviewing for a promotion.
Poise: Composure, freedom from affectation, ease, grace. Poise and posture go hand in hand, but a deeper understanding of Poise has to do with how you relate to the world and the uncertainty that most certainly comes with living. Anyone can learn to maintain Poise in the face of stress, pressure, anxiety, catastrophe, injury, or chronic pain.

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