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The Charismatic Leader

People bring their best effort to work when they feel seen, heard and appreciated.

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The Charismatic Leader

I help leaders in fast-growing organizations communicate with confidence and connection—so their teams stay engaged, aligned, and ready to execute under pressure.

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IMPACT OF CHARISMA

60%

Employees with charismatic leaders are 60% more engaged than those with uncharismatic managers.

$550 B

Disengagement is a $550 billion problem. Charisma is the overlooked solution.

70%

70% of an employee’s engagement is directly influenced by their manager’s communication style.

17%

Charismatic leadership is correlated with a 17% increase in team productivity

36%

Charismatic leadership is correlated with a 36% boost in morale.

The Solution

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My Story

Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack intelligence or vision.
They struggle because their communication stops landing the way they think it is.

Meetings feel flat. Feedback creates defensiveness. Teams comply—but don’t fully commit.
Under pressure, even strong leaders can feel stuck trying to create alignment.

That gap between intention and impact is where leadership breaks down.

I learned this lesson early in one of the highest-pressure environments imaginable: New York City real estate.

Before I ever led a team, I was leading conversations—often with people who didn’t have to trust me, didn’t owe me anything, and had every reason to walk away. Every interaction was a test of presence, clarity, and connection.

Then someone handed me a book that changed everything: The Charisma Myth.

It reframed how I saw leadership. Charisma wasn’t a personality trait—it was a skill. From that moment on, I treated every client meeting like leadership training, refining how I communicated under pressure.

The results followed. I went on to guide over a thousand New Yorkers to their next home and close more than $100 million in sales. But more importantly, I learned something that applies far beyond real estate:

Leadership isn’t about managing people—it’s about moving them.

Today, I help leaders in fast-growing organizations communicate with confidence and connection—so their teams stay engaged, aligned, and ready to execute under pressure.

I also host The Charismatic Leader, a weekly podcast where I sit down with founders and executives to unpack how great leaders communicate, connect, and build cultures people believe in.

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My Story

I started out like most rookies—just trying to survive in the most competitive market in the world: New York City real estate. I wasn’t leading a team yet, but I was learning the hardest form of leadership there is—how to inspire trust when the stakes are high, emotions are running hot, and nobody has to follow you.

Then someone handed me a book that changed everything: The Charisma Myth.
I realized charisma isn’t a gift—it’s a skill. So I began treating every client meeting like leadership training. Every conversation became a chance to build presence, connection, and trust.

The result? My business took off. I went on to guide over a thousand New Yorkers to their next home and close more than $100 million in sales. But more importantly, I learned that leadership isn’t about managing people—it’s about moving them.

That insight turned into an obsession. I studied the science and psychology behind charisma, tested it in the field, and developed my own frameworks to help others communicate with confidence, inspire buy-in, and build cultures people believe in.

Today, I teach leaders how to do exactly that—project presence under pressure, speak with influence, and create teams that don’t just perform, but believe.

I also host The Charismatic Leader, a weekly podcast where I sit down with visionaries, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to unpack how they communicate, connect, and cultivate cultures that thrive.

Testimonials

Dana G.

Dana G.

Brett is a master at breaking down charisma into its 3 core components: power, warmth, and presence. Look no further than Brett if you want to learn more about this powerful skill - one that can best be cultivated with the righ...
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Jay A.

Jay A.

Brett McDermott is a communication genius with the rare gift of making complex ideas simple and fun.
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Larry H.

Larry H.

For those looking to see real transformation in how they connect and communicate, Brett’s insights are top-notch.
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Daryll S.

Daryll S.

Brett cares about his audience, and the conversations are helpful for leaders to stay persistent.
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Henna P.

Henna P.

If you are looking to get your mind right and your game tight, look no further.
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Heather P.

Heather P.

Brett is relatable and super wise.
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Evan R.

Evan R.

Love Brett! He is awesome and delivers a great performance.
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About the Podcast

Charisma is the difference between being heard and being followed. In The Charismatic Leader, Brett McDermott unpacks the skills, strategies, and stories behind Confidence, Connection and Real Influence. Through solo episodes and interviews with world-class leaders, performers and communication experts, you’ll learn how to inspire loyalty, communicate with impact, and become the leader people show up for.

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