Dare to be Real

Are you Unique?

“Dare to let the real you shine through” is the message by Teresa Tayag, Trainer, Speaker, Public Speaking Coach and blog author of Let the Real You Shine Through.  I agree that the conventional guidance given to people who want to give talks does not emphasize bringing forth what is unique about you.

Should You Put on a Performance or Share Who You Really Are?

The advice about what to do and what not to do is related to putting on a performance rather than sharing who you are and what passion lies within you.  You are told to stand a certain way, plan your gestures, vary your vocal tones, and practice, practice, practice.  But to be who you are, you don’t have to practice.  You just have to have the courage.

Your Power is in Your Fear

Ask yourself, what is the fear that stops you from being real?  Is it that you won’t fit in? That your message will be rejected?  Is it shame, humiliation, criticism?

Being real is risky, but if you sacrifice who you are in order to please others, you risk alienation from your own essential self.

And this is exactly where your power lies!

Dare to Be You

The next time you are going to speak in front of a group,

1. Think about how you might stay present with your true self.
2. Identify and connect with a core strength and remind yourself that this is who you are.
3. Be daring and bring forth what is fresh and new from within you.

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