Vermilion Gravitas: Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority

This is one of the "must have" books for anyone who's interested in developing confidence or helping clients develop their public speaking skills.

This is a brilliant book. Having been inspired hearing Caroline speak at a conference I immediately wanted to know more about gravitas and ordered this book. I was not disappointed!The book strikes a lovely balance between explaining what gravitas is; why it is of importance not only to those who speak and present as part of their work or job but to everyone and how you can achieve this. The advice is relevant, practical and actionable. It is a great book whether you want to read it all the way through, just look at a specific area or to dip in and out as and when you need it. Though I would recommend reading it all! I am really glad I bought the paperback copy as I know I will refer to it again and again. I have already successfully used many of her tools and techniques both for myself and in coaching others. Caroline's approach illustrates how it is the small things that make a difference and that speaking with clarity and confidence is a skill that can be learnt and mastered by everyone if you are willing to practice. The book is well researched and I love how Caroline goes right back to the Ancient Greeks and draws on examples from a wide range of great speakers to add credibility and gravitas to her own ideas. The use of metaphors help make the information memorable and easy to digest.I thoroughly recommend this book for anyone who wants to communicate more effectively and have greater impact with their words. It will enable you to speak with clarity and uncover your unique gravitas. Essential reading for anyone involved in Toastmasters!

Lots of great points to embrace in life whether you public speak or not. Easy to read chapters and headliners. Goyder points out that many of the principles are as old as the Roman Empire...tried and true principles of effective communication. I think reading this book help's one not only be more aware of one's own communication style but that of others too. You'll start to notice how many seasoned, successful politicians employ these very techniques. A general principle that weaves through this book is one of slowing down one's brain and breathing - as in yoga or meditation, be clear in your intention (thoughts), and then express those thoughts in as simple a manner as possible. The analogy comes to mind of giving a lost out-of-towner directions and they have nothing to write it down, only their memory. You want to keep it simple, you want them to remember, you want to help them get from A to B. This book provides the principles, the techniques and the suggestions to begin that journey to Gravitas, the power of confidence.

Page edges yellowed but actual book is very interesting and useful on reflecting on becoming a leader. Would buy again, definitely recommend it.

Not worth buying. The author wants to present to much in one book and doesn't go deep enough to understand what precisely you have to do (in comparison to other topic-related books, like "Charisma Myth"). In my opinion, the content is chosen appropriately, however author is too superficial and reading the book bears a close resemblance to reading entry-into-the-matter articles on the Internet.