Why Do Some People Captivate Us? (Presence, Charisma, Self- Expression)

Send us Fan MailWhat if the problems showing up in your business relationships aren’t actually that different from the ones showing up at home?In this episode, I sit down with Christa Coetzee, Human Connection Specialist, Psychologist and Sexologist, who brings more than 30 years of experience working with human relationships.Christa works with individuals, couples, and organizations to address the fundamentals that shape our relationships. In this conversation, we explore the psychology behind connection, conflict, communication, leadership, boundaries, and repair.We talk about why romantic and business relationships often operate from the same underlying blueprint, and what happens when respect, appreciation, emotional safety, and honest communication begin to disappear.Christa shares why we need to pay attention to the small “whispers” of discomfort before they become full-blown relationship breakdowns, and why people so often wait until the metaphorical house is already on fire before asking for help.We also dive into:• Why blame can be one of the first warning signs that a relationship is breaking down  • How to create enough safety for people to actually tell you the truth  • The danger of assuming you know what someone else is thinking or feeling  • Why your intention and the way someone experiences you can be completely different  • How texts, Slack messages, and AI-generated communication can leave people feeling unheard despite saying all the “right” things  • The difference between status power and authentic power in leadership  • Why transparency can make leaders more human without removing accountability  • How boundaries communicate what you value, at work and at home  • Why quality of connection matters more than trying to perfectly divide your time between every area of your life  • What our relationships teach the people around us about respect, priorities, and self-worthThis conversation is ultimately about relational intelligence: learning to understand what is happening inside of you, becoming curious about what is happening for the other person, and addressing the small fractures before they become much harder to repair.Because whether it’s your partner, your team, your clients, your family, or your collaborators, you bring yourself into every relationship you have.Connect with Christa:Christa Coetzee is a Human Connection Specialist, Psychologist and Sexologist. She works across relationships in different areas of life, supporting individuals and couples as well as organizations seeking to strengthen their relationship fundamentals.Her work includes therapeutic sessions, relationship coaching, and keynote speaking. Through Transcend Dynamix, Christa also facilitates corporate breakthrough sessions that can incorporate experiential activities such as fire walking and glass walking.www.christacoetzee.comEmail:  [email protected] Media:Facebook, Personal: https://www.facebook.com/relationship.coach.christa.coetzee  Facebook, Business: https://www.facebook.com/Christa.Coetzee.RelationshipCoach.Sex.Psychologist/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christacoetzee-human-systems-and-emotional-resilience-strategist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christa.coetzee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christa_connection_specialist/Listen to the Omnichannel Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256717/Contact info:Bookings & Sponsors: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/dominikalgndhttps://www.instagram.com/dominikalegrand/#contentmarketing #copywriting #dominikalegrandLearn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailIf you want access to the training mentioned, go here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/balanceWhenever we have something we think is cool, it's easy to think other people also want it too.Especially when we developed it just for them.Why is it, though, that they don't see what we see?Why is it that the ideal client is right in front of you, yet you can't seem to convey how you two should work together?In this episode, you are going to learn why there is resistance and what you can do about it, strictly in the human-to-human way.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailIn this wonderfully improvised couch recorded episode, you will learn about the newly present phenomenon most of us are facing at every single level.AI text messages breaking up with you.AI firing you or downgrading you.AI coming as a buffer between a difficult conversation to replace contact.And while there is nothing wrong with using a tool to organize your thoughts, the issue is the mismatch between the modality and the language used for such conversations to take place.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailWork with James Shamsi: https://www.bigears.ai/business-intelligenceFollow James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamessamirshamsi/In this episode, Dominika Legrand, founder of Human to Human, sits down with James Shamsi, founder of Big Ears, to explore AI agents, personal branding, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AI search, PR, and the future of business.Cool, now that's out of the way.Personally, having conversations with geniuses like James is why I love this show so much. We talked about what AI agents are. What we can use them for? How the world has been shifting more towards AI implementation and James's experience around training inside companies to help them adopt AI. How AI talks about you or your company and where it indexes the information from?We also discuss the future of media websites, the decline in traffic, and possible ways for these sites to stay relevant over the next 3-5 years. I had so much fun; hope you guys enjoy it too.Finally, some actually fun and creative ways to use AI to create meaningful campaigns that go viral.Contact info:Bookings & Sponsors: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/dominikalegrandhttps://www.instagram.com/dominikalegrand/#ai #aiagents #geo #citation #publicrelations #dominikalegrand #jamesshamsiLearn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailHave you ever been presented with an idea where you went:"Mmh, I don't quite see the throughline of how this person came to their conclusion."What about a conversation in which someone presented you with their current business model and, even though you asked questions to understand it better, you went, "Mmh, there are some elements of this that feel fuzzy."Perhaps it was your understanding. Or perhaps it was the other person's lack of clarity.What about a time when someone told you the story of their hero's journey, leaping from the bottom to the top so fast that the story felt too good to be true?Truth is, buyers are not getting more sophisticated, and people who can keep coherence in their thinking are naturally becoming more influential.In this episode, you will learn what coherent thinking is, what it looks like, and why it is so effective at naturally creating influence, even if that isn't your intention. You may even find yourself seeing versions of your thoughts echoed back by your audience after sharing them. In this episode, you will understand why.Enjoy!In this episode Dominika Legrand, founder of Human to Human discusses why Coherent Thinking Naturally Creates More Influence?Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailHow many times have you said something, written something, published something, only to reflect on it after thinking, " Eh, this wasn't my wisest move.Instead of getting into a shame spiral, there might be a different energy you wanted to express than the one you did.In this episode, we uncover:Why is it important to express from the right energy?So you can look back at the things you say or write and stand behind them fully.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailWork with Adil: https://adilamarsi.com/Follow Adil: https://www.instagram.com/adilamarsi/A couple of weeks ago, I was wondering how professional copywriters feel about AI.Are they feeling threatened by it?What ways are they using it?And what about businesses in general that use AI in their emails and content regularly?How are they affecting their businesses?In this episode, we discuss all that with Adil, a copywriter and marketing expert, all of that, as well as the tell-tale signs of creators using AI in their content.Enjoy.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailJoin Expressed here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/expressed-programHow many of us actually enjoy watching and reading from imperfect humans?The more I observe this phenomenon, the more I realize that "trying" to look like an expert, the harder it is to maintain it.Not because we don't have actual expertise, but there is an invisible internal expectation of what that should look like.And when we follow that "invisible" expectation, it becomes this tiring facade to maintain. In this episode, you will learn about the hidden costs of "trying" to look like an expert.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailJoin the expressed program. Starts June 17th.Art of the Approach.The more skilled we get at something, the more likely it will land with people.Or that's what we think will happen.Oftentimes, the audience feels otherwise.In this video, you will understand why imperfect expression, when someone is in the moment, hits home. 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/dominikalgnd 📍 Instagram: instagram.com/dominikalegrandLearn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1

Send us Fan MailThe Expressed Program: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/expressed-programYou know that feeling when you want to say something that matters to you. You rehearse it in your head, but when it comes time to say it, things don't come out the way you imagined.It could be: A sales conversation with a potential client  An event you're hosting and presenting in front of people  Or simply an important conversation where you need to speak up for yourself and what you believe in You get so nervous that you don't even recognize yourself afterward.You replay the conversation in your head, feeling embarrassed and thinking about how you could have said it better.You shame yourself, wondering, "Why can't I say this the way I wanted to?"The truth is, when something matters to us emotionally, we become activated.Our nervous system goes into alert mode.And in that state, several things happen in the body that can affect our ability to think clearly and express ourselves effectively.In this episode, we talk about: What happens to us on a physiological level in these moments  Why it happens  How to stay clear under pressure so you can express yourself with confidence instead of sounding like someone you don't recognize Enjoy.Learn More about the Human to Human programs here: https://www.dominikalegrand.com/programs-1