Building self confidence
Back to News at Oatmeal full list
10th April 2007How would you define a confident person? This is a very difficult question to answer for many people. Our perception of who is a confident person can often be totally flawed. Many people have an “Outer fake persona” of confidence that they use to fool those around them. This can be effective in the short term when you deal with people you do not know very well. When using this “fake” confidence you can make others believe you are capable of anything and are someone for them to emulate. However, the veneer of confidence can wear thin when it is not part of the “inner you”. This can then erode your confidence further when you are foundto lack the qualities of a confident person. The aim of our confidence building workshop is to increase the “inner confidence” of a person.
When only being in possession of an “Outer fake persona” of confidence you waste energy by struggling to make others believe this is the true you. By increasing your “inner confidence” you can use this wasted energy to find ways to achieve more from life.
Changing Society
Today people’s lives are extremely busy, we are bombarded by the media to perform to a high standard in all aspects of our lives and become “super beings”. We are castigated if we do not live up to the expected standard in parenting, fashion, physical appearance or work achievement. This constant pressure has a huge impact on our confidence levels. People often enjoy boasting about their successes not caring that this makes others feel a failure and knocks confidence in their own ability. We need to be more accepting of the differences between individuals and mindful that not everyone has the same needs, goals or ambitions. We need to ask ourselves “am I happy” if the answers “yes” be pro-active, and spread your happiness by encouraging others to be confident. Confidence increases by receiving genuine praise from others – so start praising. If your answer is “No”, reflect on what makes you unhappy, talk to others about how you can change your life, and find the confidence to change.
Are you a confident person:
Are you:
- Able to communicate with confidence to all
- Confident of your own ability
- Comfortable with your own weaknesses and flaws
- Able to say “no” easily
- Never taken advantage of
If you answer “no” to these questions, then reflect upon the situations in your life that cause you problems. Think of solutions that are practical and you are comfortable to carry through. Most of all make a list of your strengths and abilities and remember these when doubting your own ability.
Ends
Notes to editors:
The Oatmeal Group is a UK company specializing in providing communication excellence to the executive workplace. The Oatmeal Group is served through four business divisions, consultancy, training, marketing and adventures.
More information on The Oatmeal Group can be found on the company website at www.oatmealgroup.com
Further enquiries to:
John Davies (Marketing) – 0843 289 1249
Testimonials
Working with Oatmeal opened our eyes to the many pitfalls of poor presentations. In accessible language, they showed us what to do, and what not to do, and gave us a series of practical guidelines and tools to ensure we inform, educate and inspire our audiences.
Oatmeal’s commitment to providing a first class service to its customer has been second to none and I have been extremely pleased with their openness and commitment to understanding the needs of Equalities training in relation to Business Support in Wales.
Since working with the Oatmeal team our staff have increased their productivity but more importantly their confidence and self worth has really improved. The business has benefited in financial terms with increased revenue coming into the club as a direct result of adopting the Oatmeal way of working.
As a company that has benefited from Oatmeal’s marketing consultancy I can say unreservedly that they are second to none with regard to their knowledge, flexibility, good advice and strong management.
Oatmeal opened our thoughts and got us to work in a new, better, more exciting way. The results for the business have been beyond our expectations. Our sales presentations are now twice as effective as before. We now regularly work with Oatmeal to ensure we don’t lose the edge.
The level of service has just been outstanding and John’s wealth of knowledge and experience has just shone through. The Oatmeal group not only come up with great ideas but work very closely with you to implement and evaluate them.
From the outset, the Oatmeal Group,has enlightened our views on what marketing really involves. I would not hesitate to recommend the Oatmeal Group and as a company, we are looking forward to a long and fruitful business relationship with them.
The Oatmeal Group came highly recommended to us. Their direct approach and commitment gave quick and tangible results.
John Davies of The Oatmeal Group has delivered a number of training workshops on 'Creating Presentations with Impact' for WIBF. These workshops tend to be hugely successful with an attendance of approximately 70, these events were very well presented and exceeded my expectations.
Tel: 0843 289 1249 Email: info@oatmealgroup.com