Self-led leaders don't wait for permission, external validation, or the right circumstances. They have something that goes beyond strategy: a deep understanding of how they operate, and it shows in how they communicate, how they make decisions, and in how others experience them.
Every week, Dr. Christina Aidy, social psychologist, explores the psychology behind presence, communication, and self-trust so you understand the patterns, conditioning, and inner mechanics that shape how you come across long before strategy or tactics do.
What does it take to actually have gravitas as a leader? If you're frustrated trying to figure out what commanding a room or showing teeth actually means in practice, this is the video for you. Having gravitas isn't about your personality or overall leadership style. It's about the impression you're making through the consistent behaviors you engage in. In this video, I am covering what each of the six components of gravitas means, using Sylvia Ann Hewlett's framework. Using psychology and social perception, you'll learn what each component means, how it shows up in leadership, and what behaviors you need to start doing to demonstrate that you have gravitas, too.
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9 Oct 2026
3 easy exercises to 10x your communication skills
How you speak is the most visible expression of how you think.If you want to improve your communication skills so you feel and sound confident speaking, regardless of who else is in the room, you're in the right place.In this video, I'm sharing the three techniques I've developed that I've used on myself and my clients that you can start using too, so you see results in as little as 5 minutes a day.Whether you're a leader, director, manager, business owner, or aspiring professional, these techniques will help you improve how you speak, how you articulate your thoughts, and how calm & composed you feel while delivering your message.💥 Curious about how you currently come across to others at work? Take my free 5 minute assessment here and learn what impression you're making right now:https://www.christinaaidy.com/quiz (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSEZrVWRvaGtjci1xY1Q4dDNVYS1qdXxBSTVJdTV0VjctOTVDNUFrNFNPaE8wbWhvUThMa0doMndrLTExRUVaSUFDVHBHME5hVEtVX0xWdDQ4ckVMUnl0YmFqSHdvcHJJeDBJSExrOHFRekxzSGI0ek9sVmdUNjg4RHRS&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.christinaaidy.com%2Fquiz&v=4ASSWtjIN1s)
5 Oct 2026
How to lead with executive presence as a millennial woman
What does it take to be a good leader?To make the right kind of impression and still feel good at the end of the day?Executive presence & leadership style differs for everyone, but especially for women in leadership. In today's episode, we're talking about why becoming a senior leader can feel so hard, and some of the psychology behind it that you need to hear. If the the advice online has felt hard to implement, in this episode, you'll learn why that's been the case and what you can do about it.I'm Christina, a behavioural researcher who studied social perception. Let's get into it.---Get the executive presence workshop:https://www.christinaaidy.com/executivepresenceworkshop (https://www.christinaaidy.com/executivepresenceworkshop )Take the free presence quiz here:https://www.christinaaidy.com/quiz (https://www.christinaaidy.com/quiz )
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