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Everyone can learn to speak with confidence you only need to take that first step!
What to do when I need more confidence?
- - Realise you are unique
Know that you have talents and abilities that others do not. Ask yourself when you have been successful, what was your attitude then? What did you tell yourself that helped you through. Write down the times when you have achieved something you were proud of and keep the list where you can see it. Take with both hands the negative voices that plague you and actually put them in the bin - yes that one in the corner - do it now! Realise that those voices will only sit on your shoulder if you allow them to. You have a choice to thow them away every time they surface. The action of putting them into a bin and shutting the lid can be very liberating. Re-programme your self-image with expressions like “You can do this”, “Go for it”, “You have what it takes to be a great communicator”.
Featured Client
Mike was made redundant. He felt useless and had not been for an interview for many years. His self-confidence was rock bottom and he lacked motivation and energy. After talking it over we concentrated on his strengths and successes in his previous job. He set up a plan to take small steps each day and we celebrated when he was doing well.
There were a few setbacks but within a couple of months he was going to interviews with a lot more confidence.
He was not “attached to the outcome” but went along for the experience and to test the water to see what appealed to him. He also joined a local speakers club where he gained support and encouragement.
Last month, he started a new job where he feels up to the challenge and is looking forward to the future.
Jackie Arnold - Voice Coach
