Seizing It

You can begin “Seizing It” by being passionate about your topic.

Have you ever sat through a training class or presentation, where the presenter pulled out a 60 page PowerPoint deck and started reading from it, with no real passion or flair?  If it was a virtual presentation, how long did it take before you began reading your emails or answering instant messages?  If it was an in-person presentation, how long before you whipped out your Blackberry or started thinking about the things you were going to do as soon as this meeting was over?

Leaders with “It” value their audience’s time, and are passionate about their topic.  They are eager to share their ideas and to learn from others through interaction.  I love this quote from Winston Churchill,  who was a superior speaker:

“The orator is the embodiment of the passions of the multitude.  Before he can inspire them with any emotion he must be swayed by it himself.  Before he can move to tears his own must flow.  To convince them he must himself believe.”

 I have a mission statement for my own speaking career that I read every morning, and before I do a workshop or presentation.  This mission statement reminds me of my passion and excitement for my material.  Here is an excerpt:

“I am so excited that I connect with people as I speak; that I help them grow leadership skills and presence.  I love it when they tell me that my message resonates with them; that it helps them move forward.  Forward towards their dreams, goals and possibilities, towards awareness that they, too, can begin Seizing “It”!”

While you may not have a defined mission statement, remember to do your audience the honor of being excited about your message.  You bring your whole self, experiences and passions to the table every time you are in front of others.  We all have a unique voice and a unique message, if we just recognize it and use it.  Remember to share your passion, and you, too, will begin  “Seizing It”!

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