How Executives Can Speak Fearlessly In Front Of Any Sized Audience

I've just released a NEW Special Report entitled How Executives Can Speak Fearlessly In Front Of Any Sized Audience.          If you're an executive or business leader and you want to overcome your public speaking fears...as well as have a bigger impact on your audiences...you're going to love this Special Report.To get your FREE copy, just go to the following link:http://www.publicspeakingtipsforyou.com/reportEnjoy.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 2 April 2011 | 3:37 am

How Are Your Public Speaking Skills?

Where are you when it comes to your presentation or public speaking skills?How calm and confident are you when speaking to groups?And how well are you impacting your audiences with your presentations?Find out by taking a FREE Quiz (which includes free powerful tips that can help you quickly move forward in your public speaking goals/endeavors) at:http://www.publicspeakingtipsforyou.com/quiz_3-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 6 February 2011 | 7:50 am

FREE Public Speaking Tips Newsletter Is Now Live

If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or professional, I highly encourage you to sign up for my recently launched and FREE Public Speaking Tips Newsletter.You'll get lots of powerful tips to help accelerate your progress in the area of public speaking.Just sign up through the following link:http://www.publicspeakingtipsforyou.com/newsletterSee you in the inside.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 12 October 2010 | 8:52 am

FREE Public Speaking Tips Newsletter Coming Soon

If you're an executive, entrepreneur, or professional...and would like to take your presentation skills to a much higher level...you'll love my upcoming newsletter.In it, I'll be sharing many of my best insights on the topic. Powerful tips and techniques you'd most likely have a hard time finding elsewhere.In fact, if you haven't already downloaded my thought-provoking FREE Ebook, Public Speaking Fear Conquered: Your Fearless Presenter Within UNLEASHED!, I highly encourage you to do so, by clicking here. It will help you to speak/present to groups with more confidence and impact.Plus, it will give you a fairly good idea about the type of information you'll get from the newsletter.Well, do stay tuned as I plan to launch the newsletter soon.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 15 September 2010 | 2:10 am

Build Your Self-Confidence With These 10 Tips

Have low self-confidence? Want to boost your confidence level to a higher level?Here's an article with great tips to help you in your self-confidence building goals or activities...Just click here.Enjoy!-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 4 December 2009 | 4:52 am

Public Speaking Fear Conquered: Your Fearless Presenter Within UNLEASHED!

If you suffer from public speaking fear, performance anxiety, or stage fright, then you'll love my NEW Ebook, "Public Speaking Fear Conquered: Your Fearless Presenter Within UNLEASHED!" (It's completely FREE. And No Sign Ups required.)          Inside, you'll discover powerful information that will take your speaking/presenting skills to a whole new level. A much higher level.And more importantly, you'll finally be able to say goodbye to all the physical or mental discomfort usually associated with public speaking (or speaking to groups of people).(Of course, one of the biggest benefits you'll gain from the ebook is that it will help boost your confidence level in many areas.) In fact, I believe that this ebook will shatter many long held beliefs about the topic. And that it will forever change the way many people look at public speaking.So if you do any public speaking, presenting, or performing (whether occasionally or frequently), I strongly encourage you to download it from the following link...Public Speaking Fear Conquered (Click Here)You won't regret it.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 19 June 2009 | 3:27 pm

If Low Self Esteem is Limiting Your Success, Get This FREE Life Transforming Audio Program Today

If you could use some help in boosting or building your self-esteem, so you'll have the power to achieve higher levels of success in life, make sure to visit the link below.There, you'll discover how to get immediate access to the FREE life-transforming “7 Steps to Soaring Self-Esteem Audio Program” (in downloadable MP3 format) by internationally acclaimed self-esteem expert and best-selling author, Dr. Joe Rubino.Go ahead and visit the following link. You'll be glad you did.Click Here to get your FREE Audio Program-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 11 April 2009 | 10:02 am

Download This Empowering FREE Report

Here's a FREE Report authored by personal development expert, Tohami, that I really enjoyed reading.I strongly recommend that you download and read it. It will move you in a powerful way.To download the free report, The Lost Emotion, which is in PDF format, just 'right' click on the link below and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As" from the menu.Click Here to get your FREE ReportEnjoy!-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 22 March 2009 | 8:23 am

Dare To Experiment With Your Ideas...And Reap The Rewards That Come With It

By Ron BalagotCreativity is inventing, experimenting,growing, taking risks, breaking rules,making mistakes, and having fun.~ Mary Lou Cook ~An excellent quality you'll want to develop in yourself, if you want to experience more fulfillment in life, is the willingness or courage to experiment.It is one of the key qualities of highly creative people.In fact, without this quality, many inventions, creative works, and more would have never materialized. They would have just stayed ideas in people’s minds.And as a result, we would not have benefited from them.I mean, think what would have happened if Thomas Edison (who has more than a thousand inventions to his name) had stopped experimenting after his 50th (or so) attempt at creating the light bulb? Or if he didn’t experiment at all? Well, we wouldn’t have the light bulb today, now, would we?And that goes for so many other things we now enjoy.Of course, besides the willingness to experiment, you need to be aware of other important factors that must come into play when experimenting.What do I mean?Well, it’s also critical when experimenting that:You avoid prejudging the outcome (or avoid entertaining all kinds of negative thoughts). And you avoid worrying about the things you cannot control. Instead, you do your part by experimenting and then leave the outcome completely to God.You remain in a highly focused state (where nothing else matters except the task at hand).You make it a goal to enjoy the process (deciding ahead of time that you’ll do your best to enjoy, or have fun, experimenting—in other words, deciding not to take things too seriously—makes a big difference, because it puts you in an empowering state).You be willing to make mistakes…even if it means you have to look awkward or foolish at times (Thomas Edison was said to have made thousands of attempts before finally inventing the light bulb…and he reached his goal despite the discouraging words of others).You believe (without a shred of doubt) that you’ll eventually get your desired result (belief is a very powerful force).You persist in experimenting despite internal and external resistance.Another good strategy you can use is to make it a habit of asking questions like the following, whenever you come up with an idea: “What if I did this?” Or, “What would happen if I did this?” Or, “What if I…(then simply finish the question based on your situation)?”Questions that start with “What if…?” or "What would happen if...?" are powerful questions.(You see, those kinds of questions also motivate you to want to find out what will happen…in order to satisfy your curiosity.)I can’t stress enough the importance of developing this quality in yourself...the willingness—the courage—to experiment.Looking back at my own life, had I not experimented as much as I did, many of the ideas I had in mind would have stayed that way…just ideas.That’s why I strongly encourage experimentation. Not only do I know that it works, I also know that it's highly rewarding. (It's a wonderful feeling to see an idea—something that was once only in your head—turn into something that others can benefit from.)Again, just remember, it’s not enough to be willing to experiment. It’s also important that you don’t give up when there's resistance (resistance from within yourself or outside yourself…for example, the negative feedback of others). Because if you do, you’ll never achieve your desired results.Persistence is a very important quality. In fact, so important that President Calvin Coolidge said the following:Nothing in the world can take the place ofpersistence. Talent will not; nothing ismore common than unsuccessful men withtalent. Genius will not; unrewardedgenius is almost a proverb. Education alonewill not; the world is full of educatedderelicts. Persistence and determinationalone are omnipotent.So, let me ask you: What’s been playing around in your head for a long time? (Or lately?) What ideas have you written down? Or typed on your computer? What do you want to see materialize so that others could benefit?If your inner critic is trying to hold you back, I suggest you completely ignore it.Then just go ahead and experiment, experiment, experiment. (In fact, be a person who constantly experiments. Be an "experimenter.") And see just how far you can go with your ideas.I can promise you that the emotional rewards will be great.Article Reprint Information:If you wish to reprint this article in your ezine or newsletter, or on your website, click here (or go to http://confidencetips-articles.blogspot.com) to go to the article page where you'll find the article with a resource box at the bottom. (Please make sure that the resource box is always included at the bottom of the article.)

Posted on: 26 April 2008 | 9:37 pm

Break Free...And Start Living Life To The Fullest

By Ron BalagotA musician must make music,an artist must paint,a poet must writeif he is ultimately to beat peace with himself.~ Abraham Maslow ~Do you sometimes feel like you are chained up in a cage? Or feel like you are inside prison walls? If so, why do you think that is?Is it possible that you are not being completely true to yourself? That you are living a lie? In other words, could it be that you are not living who you “really” are? Not doing what makes you happy or what makes you at peace with yourself? Listen... Listen closely to the answer you get from within.Do you hear a voice saying yes? Then you know something's not right.Now, the question is...When are you going to start paying closer attention to that voice? That part of you that's crying out for help? That part of you that's constantly begging to be set free?And, more importantly, when are you going to start doing something about it?When are you going to start doing what you love? What you enjoy? What gives you a deep sense of fulfillment? What makes you feel whole?When are you going to put into practice William Shakespeare's good advice below? ~~~~~~This above all: to thine own self be true.~~~~~~The truth is, you can start now...right now...just by deciding. You don't need anyone's permission...except your own.You can start doing and living what makes your heart sing. (I'm sure you can remember many times when you felt intense joy...when you felt complete. When things just felt right...very right. When deep down inside you, a part of you said something like: "Yes, this is what I love. This is what I am meant to do." Well, there's no reason why you can't have that feeling all the time.) You don't need to remain chained up (or to continue living a lie). You don't have to allow society or others to dictate the way you should live, the type of work you should pursue, the types of activities you should give priority to, and so on. No, you don't have to stay helpless inside that cage...inside those prison walls. You have a choice.You can decide, here and now, to break free. To do what you love...and to do it as often as you wish. Who cares about the past? Leave it behind you. That's where it belongs. You can decide to live life to the fullest...starting today. Remember, it's "your" life. And you don't have to give power to anyone (or anything) over it. (Although others may be well-intentioned when they try to discourage you from pursuing what you love—thinking they know what's best for you—it is "you"...and not them...who will end up either happy or miserable...in the short-term...and in the long-term. I mean, just imagine what it would be like, if one day, in the future, you looked back and couldn't help but say, "I wish I had lived my life differently...pursued what I truly love. I wish I didn't allow others to dictate the course of my life. 'Cause then I wouldn't be so miserable today.")~~~~~~Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed bythe things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.Catch the trade winds in your sails.Explore. Dream. Discover.~ Mark Twain ~~~~~~~"You decide" how you should live your life (of course, always making sure that your motives and actions are in line with what pleases God). Life is short...fleeting...like a vapor. (George Mateljan knew this when he said: Life is too short to spend time doing anything except what you are passionate about.) So live life to the fullest. Do whatever makes your heart sing...whatever makes you at peace with yourself. (And remember to contribute to others in positive ways whenever you can.) Do it now...while there's still time.Article Reprint Information:If you wish to reprint this article in your ezine or newsletter, or on your website, click here (or go to http://confidencetips-articles.blogspot.com) to go to the article page where you'll find the article with a resource box at the bottom. (Please make sure that the resource box is always included at the bottom of the article.)

Posted on: 19 April 2008 | 10:58 pm

A Quote To Keep In Mind As You Pursue Your Dreams (Or Any Worthy Cause)

First they ignore you,then they laugh at you,then they fight you,then you win.~ Mahatma Gandhi ~For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 15 March 2008 | 10:09 pm

Have you read this empowering book yet?

If you haven't read Bruce Jenner's book, Finding The Champion Within, I suggest you do.(In case you haven't heard of Bruce, he earned the title "World's Greatest Athlete" when he scored 8,634 points in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic games. In fact, you may have already seen him, since he has appeared on the Wheaties cereal box as an endorser.)All I can say is I loved the book so much that I read it a couple of times.Here's one of my favorite quotes from the book:If you want to take your mission in lifeto the next level, if you're stuck and youdon't know how to rise, don't look outsideyourself. Look inside. Don't let your fearskeep you mired in the crowd. Abolish your fearsand raise your commitment level to the pointof no return, and I guarantee you that theChampion Within will burst forth to propel youtoward victory.~ Bruce Jenner ~Well, happy reading.

Posted on: 5 March 2008 | 9:16 am

When Others Criticize You, Remember This Quote...

Recognize that whenothers criticize you,they do so out of fear.But you can be sure thatinside each of them is a "spirit"secretly applauding youfor breaking freeand wishing they had the courageto do the same.Be their inspiration!~ T. Harv Eker ~For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 26 February 2008 | 6:58 am

Another Inspiring Movie I Highly Recommend

Another movie I highly recommend that you see is Ice Princess...starring Michelle Trachtenberg, Joan Cusack, Amy Stewart, and Hayden Panettiere (star of NBC's hit television series, Heroes).It's very inspiring.Even the movie's theme song, Reaching For Heaven (recorded by former American Idol contestant, Diana DeGarmo), is very inspiring.There's a great lesson to be learned from this movie (as well as the movie, Rudy, which I recommended a while ago)...one you'll always want to keep in mind.And that is: No matter what anybody else says, IT PAYS TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.

Posted on: 24 February 2008 | 6:47 am

Just Remember This Image Whenever You Feel Like Giving Up

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Posted on: 17 February 2008 | 10:07 pm

A Great Quote To Always Remember

It is not the critic who counts; nor the manwho points out how the strong man stumbled,or where the doer of deeds could have done better.The credit belongs to the man who isactually in the arena; whose face is marred bydust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly;who errs and comes short again and againbecause there is no effort without error andshortcomings; who knows the great enthusiasms,the great devotions; who spends himself in aworthy cause; who at best knows in the end,the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst,if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly;so that his place shall never bewith those cold and timid souls who knowneither victory nor defeat.~ Theodore Roosevelt (26th U.S. President) ~For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 15 February 2008 | 9:33 am

Have you watched this inspiring film yet?

If you haven't seen the movie, Rudy, starring Sean Astin, I highly recommend that you do. It's an inspiring film based on a true story.Trust me, after watching it, you'll be inspired and empowered to go for your dreams.-- END OF POST --

Posted on: 13 February 2008 | 12:33 am

Finally, it's here!

My NEW, Life-Changing Ebook (which can help you to conquer performance anxiety or stage fright) has been launched. And you can download it for FREE from the following link:Unleash The Courageous Child Within          

Posted on: 15 January 2008 | 10:33 am

Powerful FREE Report That Can Positively Impact Your Life...

I recently came across a free report by Kacper Postawski and I found it quite empowering. Now, I'd like to share it with you because I believe it can help impact your life in a positive way.To download the free report (which is in PDF format), just 'right' click on the link below and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As" from the menu.(By the way, you may find some of the language a little offensive...but please don't let it affect you. Instead, focus on "the concept" Kacper writes about and on how you can use it to empower yourself.)Download your free report here.Enjoy!

Posted on: 17 September 2007 | 4:26 am

FREE Ebook: Confidence & Courage Tips...To Help You Realize Your Dreams

“Confidence is crucial to success andachievement. Far too many lack thatingredient to the degree needed.Ron's ebook gives sound adviceand uncomplicated ways to getconfidence when it is needed.I have used many of these principlesthroughout my stellar career as a speakerand best selling author and they work.Read it now and trust that you, too, canbe confident in any situation because youprepared with the tips taught in this ebook.”  Jack M. Zufelt  "Mentor to Millions"  Author of the #1 best seller,  The DNA of Success  www.dnaofsuccess.com____________________________Here's a FREE ebook you can instantly download. It features 3 highly popular articles from this site. (Oh, and there's no catch. The time it takes to download the ebook is all that's required of you.)Because it's a digital file, you could easily share it with family and friends via email...or give it away as a free download on your website (if you have one). And, of course, you could also print it out and share it offline with others.Just read what more people have said about the ebook:“Written in a simple, easy-to-follow style,Confidence & Courage Tips…To HelpYou Realize Your Dreams is grounded inwhat works. Applying only a few ofRon's strategies will significantlyimprove your confidence (and reduceyour anxiety) when speaking. I very muchrecommend it.” Ken Warren Professional Speaker Queensland, Australia www.kenwarren.com.au“After reading Ron's ebook, Confidence& Courage Tips…To Help You RealizeYour Dreams, I knew I would have to spreadhis message with everybody I knew.I have since shared the ebook with manypeople looking for Stress Relief and havealways received excellent feedback.And why wouldn't I?Within the ebook's pages, Ron gives aglimpse of how you can Unleash YourCourage Within.Ron's message is simple and effective.I know by following the strategiespresented, you will experience a positivechange in your life.” Michael Atma Public Speaker, Author and Life Coach Stress Management Techniques____________________________You may also be interested to know that several thousand people from all over the world...from all walks of life...have already benefited from the articles in this ebook. (In fact, reputable companies like Colgate-Palmolive and Lycos Canada have published some of the articles online.)Download your free copy today and discover how much your life can change with the powerful information inside.Click here to download your free ebook.Or click on the image below...       Enjoy!

Posted on: 16 July 2007 | 7:12 pm

More Courage Quotes To Inspire And Empower You

The more fear you confront and conquer,the greater courage you will possess.~ Chin-Ning Chu ~Do the thing you fear, and the deathof fear is certain.~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~Fear is never so fearfulonce you look it in the eyes.~ Chin-Ning Chu ~For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.

Posted on: 22 May 2007 | 1:39 pm

Powerful Quotes To Help You Conquer Fear

Performing your dutywithout attachment or aversionis a great antidoteto the poison of fear.- Bhagavad Gita -If you are not concernedabout the outcome of acircumstance, you willexperience no fear.When you attach yourselfto expectations,anxiety and fearwill overcome you.The outcome will bewhat it will be,regardless of yourexpectations and fears.- Chin-Ning Chu -For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.

Posted on: 10 May 2007 | 4:14 am

Courage Quotes To Ponder

One man of courage can firewith his spirit a whole army of men,whether it be military or industrial,because courage, like cowardice,is contagious.~ Theron Q. Dumont ~All the world loves a fighter,while the coward is despised by all.~ Theron Q. Dumont ~(Want a FREE ebook copy of Theron Q. Dumont's widely talked about 1918 classic, The Power of Concentration? You can instantly download a copy by clicking here.)For more confidence and courage related quotes, click here.

Posted on: 25 April 2007 | 1:20 am

The Power "Rejection" (Or The Word "No") Has Over You Comes From You

By Ron BalagotIt's true.People may have the power to say "No" to your requests (by expressing it to you in some way), but the power to give it meaning is yours. Its meaning is in "your" hands.Yes, you've always had the ability to "reject people's rejection" (the ability to suck the life force out of people's rejection). You may have just forgotten.(The truth is, if you just stop to think about it, you’ll realize how silly it is to allow a "two-letter word" like "No" to affect you in negative ways...to let it stop you from continuing to ask for what you want. That's all it is...a "two-letter word." It has no power of its own except what you give it.)The key is to "always be aware" of this power you have.The next time someone rejects one of your requests, be aware of what's “really” happening. Then act accordingly.Stay empowered by saying something like “wrong door...next” (“wrong door” could mean that you're either asking the wrong person or you're asking in the wrong way).Then simply knock on the next door...and then the next one...until the right one opens...or until you get what you want.Article Reprint Information:If you wish to reprint this article in your ezine or newsletter, or on your website, click here (or go to http://confidencetips-articles.blogspot.com) to go to the article page where you'll find the article with a resource box at the bottom. (Please make sure that the resource box is always included at the bottom of the article.)

Posted on: 18 December 2006 | 7:53 am

Rise, Knight...Slay The Dragons In Your Path...Then Claim The Golden Crown

By Ron BalagotThe following is a powerful technique you can use to conquer your fears...and attain your dreams.Imagine yourself being a brave knight, complete with armor, shield, helmet, and sword (or any weapon of your choice...ex. spear, bow and arrow, etc.). In other words, “act as if” you are a brave knight (one who has fought and won countless battles). You can do this with eyes open or closed...whichever you find more comfortable.Stand the way a brave or fearless knight would stand. Breathe the way a brave knight would breathe. Gaze the way a brave knight would gaze. Feel yourself having the same kind of resolve and determination a brave knight would have.And in your mind’s eye, focus on your target (your dream...visualize it vividly) in the distance (for the purpose of this article, let’s just use a “golden crown” as the target to symbolize your dream...when you’re applying this technique on your own, visualize exactly what it is you want instead of the golden crown), with such intensity, that you’re absolutely sure that nothing can stop you from attaining it. Better yet, believe that it’s already yours.Imagine the golden crown with a bright light around it...as if it were drawing you towards it like a magnet...as if it were saying to you, “Come claim me. I’m yours.”Then, in your mind’s eye, walk confidently and courageously towards the glowing crown. (If you wish to ride a horse instead, then go right ahead. You can even fly and do all kinds of acrobatics...just like what they do in The Matrix. Use your imagination to the fullest.)And on your way to the crown, imagine one fire-breathing dragon after another flying towards you...trying to stop you from reaching the crown. (Include as many senses in your visualizations as possible. Hear the dragons’ wings flap. Hear the noise they make...including the sound of their breathing. See their huge, red eyes staring at you. Feel the heat of their breath. And so on.)As each dragon comes towards you, strike it with your sword. And as your sword hits each one, imagine it getting blown to smithereens—just like the vampires in Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Blade. (If you wish, you can make it even more graphic. It’s up to you how you want to see the dragons defeated...how you want to see “your fears” defeated.) Use your imagination to the fullest. Don’t worry, no one will know you’re doing this. Remember, you’re merely visualizing all of this. So just go all out.Let the glowing crown (your dream) in the distance inspire you to persist with courage and determination.And when each dragon tries to breathe fire on you, simply use your shield to protect yourself. Imagine yourself being invincible as you continue to walk towards the brightly shining crown. Even though you feel intense heat all around you because of the fire coming from the dragons, it doesn’t bother you or make you retreat. You simply keep moving forward...with the confidence and conviction that nothing can get in your way.Remember, you are a knight with absolute courage and unshakeable resolve. You are determined to get what you want...and absolutely nothing can stop you! In fact, nothing will stop you! The golden crown is as good as yours.(Tip: As each dragon comes before you, you can label/name each one as a particular fear you may have. For example, as you look at the dragon before you, you can say, “Come on, rejection, let’s see what you’ve got.” Then without hesitation, strike the dragon with a quick swing of your sword...“POOF”...smithereens...like it was nothing. Or if a voice keeps playing in your head, telling you that you won’t succeed because you’re simply not good enough, bravely meet the dragon flying towards you and say, “You think you can stop me, negative critic? Well, you’re wrong! Take this!” Then drive your sword into the dragon’s body...“POOF”...smithereens. And continue to do this with each of your fears.)Then after you’ve slain all the dragons, walk up to the golden crown and reach for it. Claim it. Hold it proudly with both hands and place it firmly on your head...knowing you deserve it. And as you do that, smile and experience the great feeling of victory.Do this regularly or whenever you find all kinds of doubts, fears, worries, etc., creeping in. Then you will notice a difference in your attitude towards them...in the real world. You will feel like nothing can get in your way as you pursue your dreams.So, now, I say to you, “Rise, knight. Slay the dragons in your path. Then claim the golden crown.”Article Reprint Information:If you wish to reprint this article in your ezine or newsletter, or on your website, click here (or go to http://confidencetips-articles.blogspot.com) to go to the article page where you'll find the article with a resource box at the bottom. (Please make sure that the resource box is always included at the bottom of the article.)

Posted on: 2 June 2005 | 3:15 am