Over the past couple of days I have been thinking about myself and the person I am. I have always felt I have a pretty good ability to move outside of myself and objectively assess how others may perceive me. This type of self assessment can be both beneficial and enlightening. It also can be frustrating and self destructive.
When I teach I often try to assess my students by their responses to what is being said and then redirect my teaching style to accommodate them. It is one of the gifts I feel I have been given which makes me a good teacher.
I also do a great deal of self assessment after I teach as to how well I presented my information, critiquing my performance, if you will. I know when I have been “on” and given a five-star presentation. I have an almost euphoric feeling when I am done. There is something extremely gratifying to me to hold an audience in my hand, to have them spellbound by my words. It is in these moments I find great satisfaction in my work.
The same is true when I finish a consultation with a client and I know my advice has made a positive impact in their business and more importantly in their lives. I have learned over the years that it is difficult to replicate my performance every time I speak or consult and when I try I often fail. It is here I have tried to be fluid enough in my teaching and consulting to adjust my presentation style to fit the situation.
On the flip side I have found there are times when I allow myself to over analyze and over think myself. It is in these moments where I become frustrated and even angry that I allowed myself to perform at less than my best. There is a book by author Og Mandino entitled “The Spellbinder’s Gift” which speaks of a great orator. It is my desire to become much like the character in the book and share such a strong and positive message of hope and encouragement to those listening their lives will be forever positively impacted.
This is a topic I will continue to write about in the future.
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