Monday, January 22, 2007

Presenter-Push Stuff Off Your Plate!!!!

If you plan to be a professional speaker it is important to decide on your area of expertise. It is great that you know how to talk about anything but the more focused you are the more marketable you will be.
You might need to not only narrow your focus but also LET GO of some things you are doing that do not flow in the direction of your focus. For example, if you are out of balance with your life, work and family then it is even harder to push stuff off your plate.
Before you go any farther sit down and develop a set of circles. Write down your current activites in each of those circles. These are really symbolic of plates. Now draw portions of food on each of the plates. The food will consist of the tasks your are regularly doing for each activitiy.
Now, depending on your personal values and goals, evaluate what can be pushed off and what can be added.
It is important that you create time to read, research and relate to others.
Speaking can be a lonely business. It is important all your activities are not only focused but balanced.

Rosie