subject: Motivational Speaker(NNOS Studios of Ohio) - Emotional Triggers and Confidence [print this page] We all find ourselves lacking confidence at times. Here's a simple technique that you'll be able to use instantly. I use it every day. We'll be activating what is known as EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS. It is almost like coming from behind, and inducing confidence.
Think of something that you feel really good, really confident doing. Watch yourself, as though on a screen, but in your mind. If you have any videos of you doing this, watch them. Look at the way you move. Study the expressions on your face. Watch your eyes. Feel the way you are feeling in the video. How are you handling whatever comes your way? How are you thinking? Look at your posture. Look at your shoulders.
Your objective is to imitate that. This will activate the confidence you had in the video, from behind the scenes.
Here's an example: If I'm asked to be a motivational speaker at a certain function, I always need to prepare myself. I will usually take a walk before I speak, and think about something that I feel extremely confident doing. This can be scoring a goal when I'm playing hockey. Or it's by looking at my instructor's badge and thinking of the way I'd carry myself when I entered a dojo or training hall. By placing myself in these states, I notice that I hold a bit more air in my chest. My shoulders are more pulled back rather than slumping forward. My vision is super sharp. I have a confidence to my walk that simulates an authority over myself and circumstances.
If I score a goal, I feel like I own the ice...not in an arrogant way, but in a fearless way. I have a very slight smirk on my face that's inviting any challenge. I am smooth and fast. I play extremely clean and am a step ahead of the next pass.
That's my preparation process. By now I am walking with a slight smirk. My shoulders are pulled back, more air in my chest, and I'm asking myself questions with answers that I want to hear. Like, "Why does ( ) want ME to talk to this crowd?" And I get an answer like, "Because you know what you're talking about."
Emotional triggers. Use them.
Dennis Andrew
NNOS Studios Motivational Speakers Division
Motivational Speaker(NNOS Studios of Ohio) - Emotional Triggers and Confidence
