Who am I? that is the question. I am not an actress. I am not a singer.
I am a woman. White. Over 45. A wife, mother, sister and a daughter. Married White Female with hazel eyes and reddish brown hair.
The toastmaster's manual says that it's easy to talk about yourself. For some people it is. They love to talk about themselves. Not I. That puts me in the minority.
That's it! I'm a Toastmasters International member! a competent communicator ... and competent leader!
Yes I can identify with that. I joined TI in 2009 a few months before I was scheduled to speak at a conference for the National Guild of Hypnotists. I am a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, a consulting hypnotist and a certified instructor of hypnosis. I left TI just over a year ago, because I attended a corportate club and I left the corporation. I have gone go to 3 or 4 meetings since then, but just like in 2009, 3 years ago, I just received an email from NGH saying that my proposal to be a speaker was approved. My topic is How to Enhance memory with hypnosis. You will be hearing more about that in the future as I would like to practice parts of the speech here. I am definitely open to feedback. The NGH provides evaluations for every speaker at every workshop, but most of the hypnotists are not Toastmasters and their feedback is just a number from 1 to 5. I am very excited about TI feedback and looking forward to making a very dynamic speech this year.
I have done at least 10 speeches. This year I will be presenting with another hypnotist.
A few years ago I did meet a Toastmasters member at the convention. She mentioned how great TI was. I have been speaking at the convention for several years already, but I think there is always room for improvement. And the thing is, I have my eye on the prize: The Best Presenter's Award. Every year there is an Award Dinner. It's like the Academy Awards. But they don't allow thank you speeches, so they don't have a problem like they do with the Oscars. Still, I have a speech prepared. You see I believe in using hypnotic techniques like visualization to help achieve goals. I also believe in affirmations. And I definitely believe in Toastmasters!!
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Great Book
Another great book has been published, written by Mark E. Beck, the vice president of TBNGH!
It's called
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/64408
I think hypnosis is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way there is to eliminate bad habits, learn faster, improve sports performance, relieve stress and much more. And I think this book is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way to learn how to use self-hypnosis.
Mark Beck has included everything you need, to get started right away!
I recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn how to do self-hypnosis. I am going to include this in the course materials for the students in my next Professional Hypnotist Class.
It's called
Self-hypnosis, The Complete Courseand available at smashwords:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/64408
I think hypnosis is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way there is to eliminate bad habits, learn faster, improve sports performance, relieve stress and much more. And I think this book is the easiest, quickest and most powerful way to learn how to use self-hypnosis.
Mark Beck has included everything you need, to get started right away!
I recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn how to do self-hypnosis. I am going to include this in the course materials for the students in my next Professional Hypnotist Class.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
NGH convention 2010
"That's utterly amazing!" she uttered. She must have been watching John Weir at the NGH convention. That's what I thought when I saw him demonstate the NLP technique of collapsing anchors under hypnosis at his workshop last weekend!
John did several workshops this year. I got to see one about Press Releases and another about NLP anchoring techniques. John has been a member of NGH for about 3 or 4 years and has already won several awards at the convention. He has also been enlisted to present the awards at our annual banquet. This has increased attendance at the banquet enormously. I think there were 2,400 present at banquet this year!
Dr. Dwight Damon presided at the banquet, where the Ormond McGill Chair was presented to Mickey Mongan for Best Presenter. John Hughes was also given an award, after being absent from the convention for several Years. John Hughes was one of the original members of the NGH, along with Dr. Damon. I was fortunate enough to see his presentation about The History of Hypnosis, in which he highlighted the lives of Anton Mesmer and Rexford North.
Tonight is the meeting of the TBNGH and I intend to do a demonstration of the NLP technique of collapsing anchors, which I learned at the convention!
John did several workshops this year. I got to see one about Press Releases and another about NLP anchoring techniques. John has been a member of NGH for about 3 or 4 years and has already won several awards at the convention. He has also been enlisted to present the awards at our annual banquet. This has increased attendance at the banquet enormously. I think there were 2,400 present at banquet this year!
Dr. Dwight Damon presided at the banquet, where the Ormond McGill Chair was presented to Mickey Mongan for Best Presenter. John Hughes was also given an award, after being absent from the convention for several Years. John Hughes was one of the original members of the NGH, along with Dr. Damon. I was fortunate enough to see his presentation about The History of Hypnosis, in which he highlighted the lives of Anton Mesmer and Rexford North.
Tonight is the meeting of the TBNGH and I intend to do a demonstration of the NLP technique of collapsing anchors, which I learned at the convention!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
How to be a Leader
How to be a Leader
Every great leader needs followers and followers need a leader.
Sometimes you are a leader and sometimes you are a follower. Do you know which times to choose which? Both jobs require a complete absence of ego.
In order to be a great leader, you need these qualities:
1. Confidence.
2. Respect for others.
3. Integrity (including honesty and fairness).
4. Creativity and innovation.
5. Commitment and persistence.
6. The ability to inspire and motivate others.
This last quality is also called charisma. It is hard to define, but we know it when we encounter it. Maybe possessing all of these qualities is what we really mean by charisma. But it seems to be something more than just a list of skills and abilities, it radiates from the inside. Are leaders born, or are they made? Is charisma an innate quality, or can it be developed?
I believe these qualities can be developed and practiced. As a hypnosis consultant, I have worked with many to develop more confidence and social ease, more persistence, and more creativity.
Leadership is no accident. According to Mary Godwin, "Being a good leader is not something that casually occurs. It takes great thought, care, insight, commitment and energy. When it all comes together, it brings out the best of who you are."
This is significant, because it mentions bringing out the best in the leader. But curiously enough one definition of leadership is to be able to bring out the best in others, while contributing to a common cause.
When I asked my colleagues about Leadership qualities, I got some interesting replies. I will give you a few examples:
The person I am thinking of is a leader I would follow. But he is not an instant success, because several false leaders would put stumbling blocks in his way. Some administrators are constantly thwarting his efforts in an attempt to cover their own ineptitude. It is a shame and a waste of energy. So, his leadership: He is intelligent and educated, but he always looks into things. He researches his answers and is not afraid to change if he is found to be in error. However, he is usually right because he does not make rash decisions or decisions based on his ego. He tries to do what he thinks is right from a considered point of view. Then he will stand strong. He is loyal and hard working. He has a code of conduct for himself and those around him. And he does not kiss up to those in power in order to elevate his position. If there is a mistake he makes it is to judge others as forthright and honest, as he is. Sometimes they are not. --Karla Guererri
The person I am thinking of is not famous. She was a prior boss of mine. I admired her greatly from the moment I began with the company until I left 7 years after that. She would never ask anyone to do anything she would not do herself. This, in turn, made our department quite happy, effective, and productive. We always wanted to do our best for ourselves as well as for her. She was an amazing teacher. She shared her knowledge in a manner that did not make you feel as though you didn't know anything. She shared whatever she knew with her staff. I learned so much from her and have never respected a boss that way since! She worked her way up to the top (so to speak) and was always encouraging others to learn more. She was human! When she noticed you being tired, or a little overworked she would suggest the next day off. It is many years later and I still think of her quite often.
--Janet Chocky
These are just some of the replies I got. Almost all mentioned some combination of the qualities listed above.
To me it seems clear that one of the most important qualities is commitment. If you don't have the commitment to a cause, you will not succeed as a leader. Sincerity and honesty are also required. If you are not dedicated to the cause, step back and let someone else take the lead. Leaders are flexible, right? That's because they are dedicated to the cause and are responsive to feedback. A good leader will consider advice from others. They are creative and open to other's creative ideas.
According to Gayle Hamilton, “You can’t follow someone who isn’t credible, who doesn’t truly believe in what they’re doing – and how they’re doing it.”
This is where the honesty and integrity come in. If you are not known for honesty and reliability, you will not be considered credible.
Leads lead by example, and several of the responses I got mention this. They say that a leader will not ask you to do something they would not do. This also strengthens your credibility.
On the other hand, I also received this from Mark Beck:
There is a Zen Buddhist story about leadership, and it underscores the trait that is most valued in leadership among cultures of the Far East: HUMILITY. It’s like Jesus told (and demonstrated) to his disciples: “The one among you who would be the greatest must first become the servant of all.”
This throws a monkey wrench into the works. It seems Leadership is more complicated than I first suspected! Let’s see if Jesus possesses the other traits mentioned:
Confidence. check. Respect for others. check. Integrity, honesty, and reliablility. check. Creativity, commitment. check, check. So why does this seem so different from the others? Ego is mentioned in the first paragraph. Jesus truly was without ego. He gave his full effort all the time. He was human, but not as human as the other leaders mentioned. And humans have egos. But they can get in the way when trying to accomplish something. Although the leader takes the credit when the thing is done, in order to achieve it, he must not focus on the glory, because that contradicts the other qualities.
Leadership is very complex. Developing these qualities will help you to become a leader should the need arise.
May you be blessed with leadership opportunities and may your leaders embody the same qualities we have just discussed!
Until next time, wishing you enlightenment, encouragement and empowerment!
Every great leader needs followers and followers need a leader.
Sometimes you are a leader and sometimes you are a follower. Do you know which times to choose which? Both jobs require a complete absence of ego.
In order to be a great leader, you need these qualities:
1. Confidence.
2. Respect for others.
3. Integrity (including honesty and fairness).
4. Creativity and innovation.
5. Commitment and persistence.
6. The ability to inspire and motivate others.
This last quality is also called charisma. It is hard to define, but we know it when we encounter it. Maybe possessing all of these qualities is what we really mean by charisma. But it seems to be something more than just a list of skills and abilities, it radiates from the inside. Are leaders born, or are they made? Is charisma an innate quality, or can it be developed?
I believe these qualities can be developed and practiced. As a hypnosis consultant, I have worked with many to develop more confidence and social ease, more persistence, and more creativity.
Leadership is no accident. According to Mary Godwin, "Being a good leader is not something that casually occurs. It takes great thought, care, insight, commitment and energy. When it all comes together, it brings out the best of who you are."
This is significant, because it mentions bringing out the best in the leader. But curiously enough one definition of leadership is to be able to bring out the best in others, while contributing to a common cause.
When I asked my colleagues about Leadership qualities, I got some interesting replies. I will give you a few examples:
The person I am thinking of is a leader I would follow. But he is not an instant success, because several false leaders would put stumbling blocks in his way. Some administrators are constantly thwarting his efforts in an attempt to cover their own ineptitude. It is a shame and a waste of energy. So, his leadership: He is intelligent and educated, but he always looks into things. He researches his answers and is not afraid to change if he is found to be in error. However, he is usually right because he does not make rash decisions or decisions based on his ego. He tries to do what he thinks is right from a considered point of view. Then he will stand strong. He is loyal and hard working. He has a code of conduct for himself and those around him. And he does not kiss up to those in power in order to elevate his position. If there is a mistake he makes it is to judge others as forthright and honest, as he is. Sometimes they are not. --Karla Guererri
The person I am thinking of is not famous. She was a prior boss of mine. I admired her greatly from the moment I began with the company until I left 7 years after that. She would never ask anyone to do anything she would not do herself. This, in turn, made our department quite happy, effective, and productive. We always wanted to do our best for ourselves as well as for her. She was an amazing teacher. She shared her knowledge in a manner that did not make you feel as though you didn't know anything. She shared whatever she knew with her staff. I learned so much from her and have never respected a boss that way since! She worked her way up to the top (so to speak) and was always encouraging others to learn more. She was human! When she noticed you being tired, or a little overworked she would suggest the next day off. It is many years later and I still think of her quite often.
--Janet Chocky
These are just some of the replies I got. Almost all mentioned some combination of the qualities listed above.
To me it seems clear that one of the most important qualities is commitment. If you don't have the commitment to a cause, you will not succeed as a leader. Sincerity and honesty are also required. If you are not dedicated to the cause, step back and let someone else take the lead. Leaders are flexible, right? That's because they are dedicated to the cause and are responsive to feedback. A good leader will consider advice from others. They are creative and open to other's creative ideas.
According to Gayle Hamilton, “You can’t follow someone who isn’t credible, who doesn’t truly believe in what they’re doing – and how they’re doing it.”
This is where the honesty and integrity come in. If you are not known for honesty and reliability, you will not be considered credible.
Leads lead by example, and several of the responses I got mention this. They say that a leader will not ask you to do something they would not do. This also strengthens your credibility.
On the other hand, I also received this from Mark Beck:
There is a Zen Buddhist story about leadership, and it underscores the trait that is most valued in leadership among cultures of the Far East: HUMILITY. It’s like Jesus told (and demonstrated) to his disciples: “The one among you who would be the greatest must first become the servant of all.”
This throws a monkey wrench into the works. It seems Leadership is more complicated than I first suspected! Let’s see if Jesus possesses the other traits mentioned:
Confidence. check. Respect for others. check. Integrity, honesty, and reliablility. check. Creativity, commitment. check, check. So why does this seem so different from the others? Ego is mentioned in the first paragraph. Jesus truly was without ego. He gave his full effort all the time. He was human, but not as human as the other leaders mentioned. And humans have egos. But they can get in the way when trying to accomplish something. Although the leader takes the credit when the thing is done, in order to achieve it, he must not focus on the glory, because that contradicts the other qualities.
Leadership is very complex. Developing these qualities will help you to become a leader should the need arise.
May you be blessed with leadership opportunities and may your leaders embody the same qualities we have just discussed!
Until next time, wishing you enlightenment, encouragement and empowerment!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
He quit
I just found out that someone who attended my How to Stop Smoking seminar at the library last week has quit smoking! He had only one cigarette after the presentation and then kept forgetting to buy cigarettes!
Darn, I'm good!
Darn, I'm good!
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