Public speaking and self-confident presentation skills are essential to building strong relationships, leaving lasting impressions and reaching the full potential of all our interactions. Developing effective speech and self presentation skills is an ongoing process that we should be aware of and focused on at all times. I have recently met Eric Stone, an innovative coach who has helped many people accomplish this in remarkable ways. I have cited a few of his essential tips below and three of my favorites:
"-Responsibility is the ability to respond. Life is life, however, when you find yourself in a meeting, presentation, workshop, television studio or audio booth, etc. It is important if not crucial to understand the “artificial” aspect of the situation from the point of view of control. If life is quasi out of our control in terms of “what shows up,” professional situations are not.
-In an artificially designed environment we have full control. Our ability to respond is still valid during a presentation, a speech or an interview, but the real control comes from what we are willing to assert. In a controlled environment, assertiveness is about being able to stand up for and affirm what you want to see happen and not assert what you do no wish to see happen.
-Assertiveness is the foundation of all successful public presentations, communications situations, and performances. In an artificially created environment, we take for granted the fact that everything has to be designed and asserted. That is the essential difference between life and staged life. For some, it is obvious but the finer points are found in the interesting fact that only what you assert is visible and being experienced in an artificial setting such as a speech, presentation or business meeting. If you assert your voice for instance, it will be heard and if you don’t it will register like you don’t have one. "
Eric Stone found that his innovative coaching techniques for acting have been invaluable for the training and development of public speakers. In today’s unsteady economy and precarious job market, this brand of training is essential for job hunters and professionals wanting to stay ahead of the game.
Eric’s fresh and innovative coaching techniques will enable you to get back on track, take control, and become more self-confident. His expert guidance and coaching will get you guaranteed results that will enlighten your path. Eric has helped his clients become truly accomplished, and anyone interested in outstanding performance in any field should get in touch with him.
Speakers and Artists International, Inc. at http://publicspeakingconnection.com.
Eric Stone can be reached at 310-205-9219
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