Transforming From a Boss to a Leader With Communications Coach Marjo Hellman of Magnetic Executive

In this day and age we not only wish to be successful in business, we seek influence and societal recognition as well. In short; we don’t want to “just” be bosses, we covet to be leaders with a capital L. But how does one navigate this daunting landscape of social approval, influence, and authority? That’s exactly where international communications coach Marjo Hellman of Magnetic Executive comes in. She employs her background in Nordic leadership, TV news journalism and performing on stage to provide award-winning communication consultancy to the leaders of tomorrow.

‘For years I hesitated to reveal my background in theatre,’ Marjo recounts on her Instagram. The successful international executive communications coach reveals that, in the beginning, she was afraid that an executive career wouldn’t mix with her former artistic pursuit of the performing arts. As Marjo now realises, she couldn’t have been more wrong — experience in theatre, music, and dance are some of the best skills to have as a communications coach. ‘Awareness of things such as posture, body language, intonation, and facial expression are just as relevant within the boardroom as they are on stage,’ Marjo explains.

Marjo incorporates her theatrical background into her M.A.G.N.E.T. framework to transform high-performing executives into influential leaders through magnetic communication. Through the exclusive Magnetic Executive coaching programme, Marjo teaches her clients to upgrade their leadership and communication skills, confidently communicate in high-pressure situations, and sell their ideas to any public by creating awareness of their presence — meaning, cues such as non-verbal communication that often go unnoticed by the speaker. ‘It can be little things: turning your body and shoulders towards the speaker, or not hiding your hands in your pockets. These seemingly innocuous habits truly have a big impact on your overall presence,’ Marjo explains. According to…