– Positively Impress Others by Communicating with More Style, Attitude & Confidence
INTRODUCTION
“Confidence”, what does it mean? Can we explain it, do we know where it comes from, are we aware the benefits it brings, and, how might we be able to develop greater Confidence in our Selves? These are tricky questions, aren’t they?
Yet, when pushed on the topic of Confidence, Sigmund Freud’s daughter Anna once said …
“I was always looking outside for strength & confidence, but it came from within. It was there all the time”
That’s the thing; people often look outside for it, but its lurking there, inside our Selves all the time, isn’t it?
It’s important to also appreciate that Confidence signals to Others, how we feel about our Selves. It is an external projection of our internal beliefs; it reflects outwardly how much we trust our Selves deep inside. We can’t conceal it, as our actions reveal it; people see it, feel it, experience it, and, make decisions on those perceptions.
But, though this may seem complex, what if we were able to tease apart the chemistry of Confidence? What if we had the ability to dive down into its core ingredients? And what if we could begin to understand the thoughts & behaviours that make people appear Confident to Others?
If we could, wouldn’t that be a valuable resource to exploit? Yes it would. And in doing so, we’d need to raise our awareness and explore how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, emotions & behaviours all combine to deliver greater Confidence; there’s a precious yet powerful eco-system at play!
Finding Confidence can be an enigmatic inner journey. It was once foreshadowed by William Shakespeare in Othello …
“Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners”
We all have the power to get to work in our “gardens”, don’t we? We have the ability to cultivate the inner Confidence we each desire, and importantly, deserve.
This Workshop therefore takes an emotionally intelligent approach to Confidence. Our focus connects psychologies and behaviours, to link our inner thoughts, beliefs & attitudes, to our external choices, actions & behaviours. All of this is eventually expressed by us, and perceived by Others, through our Body Language.
What we feel & think on the inside, predetermines what we portray on the outside. Our Confidence levels are projected to Others, as if in a movie. It’s time to become your own Director, yes?
Mr. Patrick O’Brien, CMgr
With a constant appetite for change, Patrick came to realise one very important thing; it’s the People that matter in With a constant appetite for change, Patrick came to realise one very important thing; it’s the People that matter in business, their personal development & growth counts.
His approach to learning is reflected in his facilitation during delivery; it focuses on building & strengthening an individual’s “soft skills”. This leads to Training that’s designed to scaffold on top of three firm foundations.
First, learning needs to be fun for it to stick; enjoyment & engagement are precursors to absorption & adoption. Next, it has to be sufficiently real to be relevant; it needs collaboration, openness, creativity, and, a little intensity. Finally, it must match Participant expectations to be valuable; it has to substantially deliver what it states “on the tin”.
Patrick therefore designs Workshop experiences that masterfully combine Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) with a deep Coaching mentality. Both are invitingly interlaced using Improvisational techniques. His diverse background and experience also allow him to facilitate inclusive and valuable learning moments. These are highly engaging, deeply empowering, and, thoroughly enjoyable.
His life’s journey has straddled different countries, continents & cultures, from Ireland and England, to New Zealand and Singapore. He’s worked his way through a variety of roles & levels in the corporate world, from Individual Contributor up to Managing Director. And, he has built considerable business experience whilst working across sectors such as government, technology, manufacturing, finance, consulting, aviation, telecommunications, and the Internet.
His formal education is well rounded: at Honours-level in IT, Masters-level in Marketing, and, an MBA in Finance. He is also a “Master Practitioner” of NLP, and an enthusiastic author with Articles appearing in the local media. In whatever form you experience his work, you’ll always feel his curiously cheerful sense of enjoyment; it just shines through.
Patrick is an active member of many international Professional bodies, such as the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and the Institute of Directors. He is proud to be one of only a small handful of “Chartered Managers” in Asia.
With a warm Irish wit, a love of the “craic” and a big beaming smile, audiences in over twenty-five countries have found his disarmingly, unpretentious, and conversational approach to learning, to be a refreshing & rewarding experience.
