Talk Confidence: Triple C! Time to read: 491 words
You cannot have missed the headline news that Jenson Button has won the World Championship. And even if you are not an F1 fan you cannot deny that Button's win is a fantastic result! As many of you know, I enjoy Formula 1 Racing. I watched the interviews straight after the race and Eddie Jordan made this statement, "It's down to confidence and consistency..." Do you agree with Jordan's statement? As The Confidence Coach, you would expect me to agree now wouldn't you? And I would imagine that Jenson's qualities are relevant to you and your everyday life challenges.
Coincidentally, my mentor Mark Greenhalgh, Sales & Marketing Director for Intercare was talking about consistency only last week. Mark reminded me the that people need to engage with you 6-8 times. Only at this point, does your message (via call, email, letter) become the their message. Mark has a great way of getting his message across.... yip he just consistently covers the same ground. He is confident that if he keeps telling me, one day I'll get the message. Thank YOU, Mark! The same rule applies to getting ideas across in classrooms and in boardrooms. You need to reinforce a concept 6-8 times before it is embedded in their thought processes. Only then will your client, student, colleague embrace your message as his or her own.
Last week I met with a dedicated and inspirational head teacher, Nigel Phillips. I helped him to access DDP funding. As I left his school he said, "Thank you for being persistent, Eilidh!" Consistent and persistent - Eureka!
Client Debbie Catt, employs confidence and consistency in her business. The University of Nicosia has asked her to deliver two lectures when she is in Cyprus next month - another great a result! Robert Craven would approve or Debbie's active approach to her marketing. You can read more about my experience earlier this month at his superb Barclays seminar. And if you have the opportunity to attend one of Barclays "Let's Talk Profit!" I recommend you accept.
As a coach, I believe that confidence is vital. In fact, I have almost finished writing my next book entitled, 'Confidence - The Key to Your Happiness...." more about the book publication next month.
If you add commitment to the winning qualities of confidence and consistency, you have a true success formula. Cheshire gymnast, Beth Tweddle's commitment to achieve her Olympic Goal is exemplary; when interviewed this week she said that for her 90-second floor routine she had practiced for 12 months! An entire year to perfect her work; what an inspiration and shining example of commitment!
The Triple Cs - Confidence + Consistency + Commitment = Happiness.... And the greatest of these is Confidence...
Open Events - Free to attend
Many of my speaking engagements are client specific and not open to the public. However I do have two 'open' gigs in Cheshire, UK in November. I would like to invite you to attend if you are in the area:
I'll be speaking about the power of Triple Cs at The Big Kiss Event!
KISS = knowledge, information, sharing, support. Download KISS flyer
Date: Thursday, 5th November 12.00 to 18.00 Location: Congleton Town Hall
Waterstone's Macclesfield Tuesday 10th November at 6.30 pm
Attendance is free but places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment on 01625 424212 or email me.
I'll be signing books and giving a motivational talk.
Please tell your friends and colleagues....
Thank you!
And wherever in the world you are reading this, have a happy Triple 'C' month and if I can help you in any way, just ask.
Comments
The postcard reminder is a powerful tool. I use it when training and coaching too. Mine came in the post yesterday, very timely.
My 3 notes to myself:
1. 5% price increase.
2. Sell more to clients and sell more often.
3. Expand client and business referral marketing.
30-Oct-2009 03:09 PM
Crewe Hall is an excellent venue and it was good to network. I liked the way Robert put the room into sectors of new business, established, small and medium sized enterprises.
30-Oct-2009 03:47 PM
Thank you for the very informative and thought provoking emails. I have enjoyed reading them. I notice that you are very busy. A very good sign. Keep the emails coming as they are very interesting. Thank you, Sandra and Ron
02-Nov-2009 04:40 PM