Botez Sisters Podcast Charisma on Command
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Dec 2, 2025 
Charlie Houpert, founder of Charisma on Command, shares his journey from social awkwardness to mastering charisma. He discusses how charisma can be learned, the shift from scripted tips to authenticity, and the emotional growth spurred by therapy and psychedelics. Charlie explores the importance of community support and vulnerability in personal development. He also offers practical advice for improving social skills, like turning small talk into deeper conversations and embracing silence. Tune in for insights on balancing creativity with authenticity!
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Social Skills Can Be Taught
- Social skills are teachable; people often lack early training in making friends and conversation.
- Start with concrete lines and habits, then graduate to presence and being in your body over time.
Confidence Lost After Moving
- Alexandra shifted her identity to academic achievement after losing childhood friends when she moved at 13.
- She remembers the humiliation when her mom clapped after she brought home a friend she barely knew.
Start With Lines, Then Build Presence
- Use simple scripted lines first to get through freezing moments in conversation.
- Once comfortable, practice presence and body-awareness to deepen genuine charisma.
