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Out & About
Another awesome class at the 2-Days The
Dynamics of Persuasive Presentations show
off their wisdom, enthusiasm and passion at the end
of the programme!
When knowledge and proper preparation
have
been attended to, then we can give a dynamic,
persuasive
presentation.
Remember that life is a series of
presentations, and they include whenever
you are talking to one-on-one or one-to-many.
Once you are prepared, then control of both
nerves and voice management becomes a
necessity and an issue. You must control your nerves.
Before you even get up to speak, relax in the
following way:
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Allow thoughts of you succeeding in the
presentation
to pervade your mind
- Think of what it would look like, feel like
and
sound like when you have given a great presentation
- Hold that vision in your mind and breathe
ever
so gently and naturally
- Affirm to yourself quietly that, "I can do
it!"
- Do this over and over again, until you
can see
this in your mind's eye.
- Relax your entire body while sitting in
your chair.
- Sit with all your weight in the chair. Just
let go, it's effortless. Let go of every muscle in your
body.
- Check the neck and shoulder areas.
Gently shrug
your shoulders and let them go limp.
- Slowly relax the muscles from neck
downwards to every
part of your body as you sit in your chair.
- Breathe gently and slowly, and feel all
the tension
in your body flowing away.
- Become aware of your tranquil, easy
breathing.
- Do this for about 5 minutes. You may
want to
close your eyes while doing so.
Relax...now get up...walk to the rostrum or the
front of the room...and communicate with your
audience!
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Dear Reader,
We've started the New Year off with a bang!
So many things to look forward to and 2006 looks like
to be the most exciting year in business that I've had!
Kader Maideen, my new Administrative Assistant
joined my business this month, and I'm looking
forward to some great contributions from you!
Welcome Maideen to the world of corporate training
and personal development!
What's Maideen look like you ask? Well, if
you have a look at the group pix over on the left
hand column, Maideen is the one standing on the
extreme right hand side - Omar Shariff looks like him
(!)
Make it a great January! Lead With Passion!
Ricky
PS: Any comments or feedback? Drop me a few
lines by clicking on the e-mail address on the
bottom of the left hand column. I'd love to hear
from you!
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| Shirley & Ricky's Training Forum |
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Thanks to those of you who have signed up to
attend Shirley & Ricky's Training Forum to be held
at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel, Orchard Road,
Singapore on Wednesday
29 March 2006.
If you are responsible for HR or Training, why not
come along and take part in this complimentary
Training Forum called "How To Make Training
Work - for you, for your company and for your
participants".
Shirley Taylor and I will make sure it's a lively,
informative and thought-provoking session. Plus
you'll get to meet some new friends and network too.
Sign up today by e-mailing
annette@shirleytaylor.com with your name,
designation, company name and telephone
number.
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| S$100 discount for YOU at ASSAP 2006 |
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I'm proud to be taking part in ASSAP 2006 to be held
at the Orchard Hotel, Singapore on 18-19 May 2006.
ASSAP 2006 is The Asian Summit for Secretaries
and Admin Professionals, organised by
Shirley Taylor and Partners Conference.
What is ASSAP 2006?
ASSAP is a one-day conference featuring a
powerhouse of
7 dynamic and inspiring presenters, plus a
one-day workshop on
Effective Communication Skills conducted by me
and Shirley Taylor.
Who is ASSAP 2006 for?
ASSAP 2006 aims to promote and enhance the skills
and position of all the admin and support staff,
secretaries and PAs who work so hard in today's
changing office environment. Today's offices are full
of men and women who fall into the category
of 'support staff' - executives, administrators,
customer care staff, sales staff, office managers ...
and, yes, secretarial staff too. The topics at ASSAP
2006 are relevant for all these special people!
Men and women, guys and gals! And that
means YOU!
Find out more about ASSAP and get
a S$100 discount when you register =96 just say you
read about it in Ricky's Review or quote the priority
code RR on the regisration form!
For any enquiries about ASSAP 2006 please contact
Delphine at (65) 6288 1273.
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| Quote of the Day |
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"It's going to be Doggone Year!" Gong Xi Fatt
Choy to all our readers! A Healthy, Wealthy &
Prosperous New Year to All!
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From Stuart Wilde, one of my favourite
philosophers, from his book, "The Secrets of
Life"
"On Being in Flow:I believe that life was
never really meant to be a struggle - yet somehow
we are taught that life is one of effort, hard work,
anguish and difficulty, and battling on regardless.
And yet, when we look at
nature, and we look at what is around us, we
can
see a simplicity and a flow. Does the tiger get up in
the morning and say, "I'm gonna try hard today; I'm
gonna jog 'round the block, and stick alfalfa sprouts
up my nose and lob my vitamins and I'm gonna
struggle like crazy and hopefully by lunchtime I'm
going to get something to eat?"
No, it doesn't. It just gets up, has a little sniff
under its tiger armpits and wanders out into the
forest and there at lunchtime on the path is lunch.
And it's the same for you. If you get into flow
and you pull away from the emotion of
struggling, sure, you may have to drive across town
to pick up a cheque and take it to your bank, but it
doesn't have to be anguish - it doesn't have to be
laced with emotion. Effort is part of the physical
condition.
Struggle is effort laced with emotion. And you
don't need that!
And that's worth thinking about!
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