I decided to take a different tack for this post, while still keeping to the overall theme of personal transformation and the concept that ‘Self isn’t something we find, it’s something we create.’ Self is not just what goes on between the ears, that is, our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes. Self is the whole package, including our personal presentation.
My shy and awkward younger self had a lot to learn about personal presentation. I had very little in the self-esteem and confidence department and, as a result, I interacted poorly with people. It was a frustrating situation, as much for me as it was for them.
I became drawn to the notion of improving personal image and presentation, reading a great deal about the topic. I still have those books. They were written three decades ago, and the pictures give away their age, but the principles are timeless and endlessly helpful.
Here’s a snippet of what I learned.
To read the rest, find me at my new home here.
I would agree that how we sound is powerful, I find my self particularly drawn to the slow precise speech of someone like John Malkovich... I wonder who’s Voice everyone considers a good voice?
I really needed to read this, thank you Sharon. As a quiet person I have often felt that to be seen and heard I needed to be loud and assertive. But that has never felt comfortable or authentic to myself. This article helped me to see that being heard is about much more than just volume. You have given me much to ponder.