Matthew Kohut

Everyone wants to know how to be more influential, but most of us do not believe we can have the kind of magnetism or charisma that we associate with someone like Bill Clinton or Oprah Winfrey. Kohut shows audiences that this isn’t something we have to be born with—it’s something we can learn. During a funny, compelling presentation full of interactive exercises and body language examples, he shares insights on strategies for “moving through the world” – detailing how people sum each other up and how issues like gender affect people’s perceptions. Drawing on cutting-edge social science research as well as their own work with Fortune 500 executives, members of Congress, TED speakers, and Nobel Prize winners, Kohut reveals:

• The common thread connecting Machiavelli and Martin Luther King

• The secret technique behind the success of Bill Clinton, Ann Richards, and Denzel Washington—one that you can use today

• How looks affect our career prospects

• The single best strategy for getting someone to agree with you