The Elegance Edit: Issue 10

Olga’s Note
Dear Ladies,

Welcome to Issue 10 of The Elegance Edit – your weekly guide to body language, elegance, and timeless style. Each edition offers thoughtful insights to help you feel more poised, confident, and graceful in every part of your life.

We’ve explored a variety of topics in these first 10 weeks, and this week we’re going back to the basics, and the beginning of my elegance journey – non-verbal communication. In other words, how your body language can help you assert your confidence and presence.

Non-Verbal Communication
Body Language Your Way to the Top

True leadership presence begins with understanding that your body communicates continuously, whether you're conscious of it or not. The way you enter a room, how you position yourself during conversations, the energy you project through your posture – these elements create the foundation upon which your words will either flourish or fall flat.

We often focus on what successful people say. But observe as any accomplished leader enters a boardroom, addresses a team, or navigates a negotiation: the sophisticated language of non-verbal communication that establishes credibility.

Research in non-verbal communication reveals that people form judgments about competence, trustworthiness, and leadership potential within seconds of meeting someone. These rapid assessments are based almost entirely on body language, facial expressions, and vocal tone rather than actual content.

Leaders who master this understand that their physical presence is their opening statement, their credibility marker, and their invitation for others to engage with their ideas. They've learned to use their body as an instrument of influence, not through dominance, but through refined confidence.

The Secrets of Executive Presence

In last week’s Elegance Game, we asked what body language techniques do we see leadership using in a professional setting? Those who guessed correctly (C) will know that combining multiple elements of simple body language gestures will help you to look and feel like a confident leader.

The Power of Purposeful Posture Leaders who command respect maintain upright posture that suggests both strength and approachability. When you inhabit your body with intention, others instinctively recognize your readiness to lead.

The Language of Measured Movement Every gesture should serve a purpose. Leaders avoid fidgeting, excessive hand movements, or nervous energy that suggests uncertainty. Instead, they use deliberate gestures that support their message. Open palms that invite trust, controlled arm movements emphasize key points, and purposeful shifts in position maintain engagement without appearing restless.

The Art of Strategic Eye Contact Perhaps no aspect of non-verbal communication is more critical to leadership than the use of eye contact. Leaders who inspire confidence know how to balance direct gaze with appropriate breaks, making others feel seen and heard without creating discomfort. They understand that eye contact establishes connection, sincerity, and demonstrates the confidence to be fully present even in challenging conversations.

Using Elegance to Influence

What separates truly effective leaders from those who simply hold positions of authority is their ability to influence through elegant presence rather than positional power. They've mastered the art of taking up appropriate space and finding the graceful balance that invites collaboration while maintaining authority.

In meetings, these leaders position themselves strategically, using their physical presence to facilitate rather than control discussion. They lean forward slightly when listening, demonstrating engagement. They use open body language that encourages others to contribute. They maintain composure under pressure, understanding that their emotional regulation becomes the room's emotional foundation.

This sophisticated approach to leadership presence creates a ripple effect throughout organizations. When people feel respected and included through a leader's thoughtful non-verbal communication, they're more likely to contribute their best thinking, take appropriate risks, and develop their own leadership capabilities.

Developing This Presence Within Yourself

Of course, this level of embodied confidence doesn’t happen by accident, it’s practiced, refined, and intentionally developed. That’s why we created the Elegance Refinement Mentorship.

This 8-week guided journey, led by Olga Kuznetcova, is for women who want to elevate the way they walk, speak, lead, and carry themselves in every space they enter. Through 14 live classes, PDF resources, and on-demand modules, you'll gain more than knowledge, you’ll transform the way you move through the world.

Whether your goals are professional, social, or deeply personal, the mentorship helps you embody grace, build inner strength, and express a modern feminine presence that is powerful without force, and magnetic without saying a word.

From strategic posture to confident communication and romantic presence to business etiquette, this program blends timeless elegance with contemporary leadership, so you don’t just learn elegance, you become it.

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Learn from the Moguls

Those who have been following our journey toward refined confidence might have noticed me discussing the importance of learning from successful entrepreneurs who embody both ambition and elegance. Building entrepreneurial confidence isn't difficult when you study the masters. Grace Beverly's interview with Emma Grede is proof that business success and sophisticated presence can coexist. This podcast episode covers everything from developing unshakeable confidence to redefining work-life balance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPn1JFfwfSE

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Networking outside the boardroom

True networking elegance transcends boardrooms and flourishes beautifully in society's most prestigious gatherings. This summer, the Gala One in St. Tropez, hosted by Jamie Foxx, presents the perfect stage for sophisticated networking. Whether you're engaging with fellow guests during cocktails or navigating the evening's refined atmosphere, this world-class event is opportunity to embody confident presence.

24 July 2025

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The Elegance Game

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