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Any good Boy Scout knows the value of being well prepared it is certainly more useful than the dib dib, dob dob mantra. And if you talk to any professional sportsman or successful business person they too will endorse the importance of preparation.
Step 1 prepare for what your are going to do. Whether that is running, fighting or giving a presentation; make sure it's exactly what it needs to be.
Step 2 rehearse with people who are going to be critical. Secondly, get the right level of arousal - a fighter or footballer would require a more heightened level than snooker player. You cannot go into a meeting hyped up Wayne Rooney - you need to relax and focus on the task ahead. Take long deep breaths and establish a regular breathing pattern. Before you go in, visualise yourself being successful. If it helps you can imagine something calming such as a tranquil beach or listen to music.
"People like to do business with people they know, like and trust," was a quote by Bob Burg that I read on PSJ recently. Or put another way - people buy people. My business has been built on referral and I'm very grateful for everyone you have recommended to me over the years.Your confidence and trust is humbling and highly flattering.
Perhaps you are thinking, "I have never recommended anyone?" Well there is a unique opportunity to do so now if you wish. And you can claim a substantial gift from me to say, “Thank You!"
Any new recommendation for speaking or coaching work, which progresses tobooked business in the next 12 months, will qualify to claim one of the gifts below - the choice is entirely up to you. They are transferable and you may make multiple referrals. The deadline for this new website promotion is 30th June 2009. So if you need a speaker or coach but allocating the budget is a challenge right now, this could be an option. It's a Win/Win/Win!
Option 1: A showcase of my best material (for a conference or workshop)
Option 2: One-to-One personal coaching session with me in my favourite Sandbach restaurant(including lunch or supper)
Option 3: Telephone coaching session (plus a copy of a personal development book which I am certain you'll enjoy)
Option 4: £50 cash reward (international and national readers - be assured this can be paid electronically)
It is clear that many of you have similar values and goals, aspirations and attitudes. So as part of the re-branding of the website we have created a forum. Here you can exchange ideas, swap tips, get help and encouragement. In fact, the new Confidence Clubforum is already proving popular and posts are appearing daily! Hot topics? Redundancy, Education, Weight-Loss, Meeting New People, Time management, Interview Skills, Handbags & Hipbones .... so pretty diverse!
Of course, I am thrilled that this has been a success from the outset and I'd like to see it grow. I would love you to help me promote it, so don’t forget to tell your family, friends and colleagues about it. If you are a newbie to forums or need assistance there are Login Tips on how to sign on.
And be assured The Confidence Club Forum is a safe place to share ideas, as I personally monitor the traffic.
