You Can Stand Out in a Crowd

Why is it that too few of us try to stand out in a crowd?

Being viewed as knowledgeable in some area in your life can lead to golden opportunities. Have you an ambition to get a promotion? Speak at an event? Impress your spouse or open up your life to possibility?

How do go about doing this? Are you looking at the big picture instead of choosing something specific to become an expert in?

First you must decide what you are good at. What can you talk about with some authority? Is it a hobby? For example: model trains, lace making, children's literature, stamp collecting, matchbox collecting, WW2 History. Is it a skill? Carpentry, public speaking, Internet knowledge, cooking, lace making or painting. Is it a work skill? Are you a people person, great bookeeper, creative chef, dedicated teacher or entrepreneur?

We all have skills to share. This will open up our life. It is where we find our passion.Sharing and opening up can be a way to:

• meet people

• gain a promotion

• develop a consultancy

• develop self esteem

• improve personal relationships

Claiming you are an expert at something takes courage and belief in yourself. But the opportunities are unlimited when you do. We live in the information age and people are looking for information on all sorts of topics.

The Internet is a wonderful resource for

• promoting your ideas,

• researching

• contacting people with the same or similar interests.

Really reflect upon what you are good at. Don't be modest. Brainstorm. Ask questions such as: What are my qualifications? Are they formal? Have I gained expertise through experience? This is by no means an inferior qualification!

Are you afraid to claim expertise in an area because you do not want someone to challenge you? Are you sure you know enough?

Look for something unique about your knowledge and experience.

You will probably find it is your attitude and lack of openness that is holding you back. People won't challenge you because most of us are behaving in the same self defeating way. Become someone who can inspire others to break the mold of inferiority.

Spend time reviewing your knowledge and experience and be clear about what you know. A positive approach is to be clear that you are always open to learning more!

Taking a broad topic and then refining it to something specific, unusual or interesting is not difficult if you are willing to put in the time and the effort.

Stand up and put your best foot forward. You don't know where it will lead!

Marilyn Martyn has been a teacher for over thirty-five years teaching English to five year olds through to adults. Marilyn is also an accomplished speaker and she credits Toastmasters International for the excellent public speaking training she has received over the years. Like reading and writing skills, public speaking skills add to a person's chances of getting the best from what life has to offer.
She specializes in literacy tuition and invites you to view her website
http://www.readingphonics.com.au

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