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To Choose or not to Choose – is Still a Choice

10/23/2013

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Webster's Dictionary defines the word “choose” as follows:
1. To select from a number of possibilities
2. To prefer or decide (to do something)
3. To want; desire

The action of choosing is one of the most powerful things we can do and we do it every day whether we know it or not. Even the choice of NOT choosing, has a powerful impact on your life.

The first definition implies an almost limitless amount of choices to choose from.

You could choose to prepare your presentation far enough in advance that you have plenty of time to rehearse and feel confident in every aspect of delivery. Or you could choose to prepare the night before and deliver your presentation on the fly. Making excuses afterward for why it wasn't really up to standard. You could choose to see your presentation as being successful. You're wowing the crowd! Or, choose to see yourself as a bad communicator who is bound to fail like all the other times before. You could choose to believe in yourself and your ideas, or believe what the naysayers say about you. You could choose to take action or not take action. The choices are limitless and they are yours to choose.

The second definition, To prefer or decide (to do something)

Everything in life is your choice. It is “YOU” that chooses. YOU have the power to choose the direction your life will take. You cannot blame others for the choices you made or did not make. They were all yours to choose.

You can choose to seek success. If you are not a great presenter, you can choose to sign up for the workshops that will help you gain the skill sets you need. You can choose to let life take you on its journey or you can choose to charter your own course. You can choose to create the old, boring PowerPoint presentation the way everyone else does. Or, you can choose to step outside of the box and put together an engaging, persuasive presentation where your personal skill sets trump your PowerPoint slides. You choose!

And the third definition “to want, to desire”

Well we all have wants and desires in life. Some people sit back and hope that their dreams and desires will magically manifest. Others realize that action is needed in order to achieve their dreams and desires. They CHOOSE the actions that get them there.

The bottom line is, it is YOU who must choose, no one else can choose for you. What will you choose? Will you choose to become a more poised, powerful, professional communicator or will you choose to continue to make excuses by saying you're not good in front of people? Your dreams are waiting for you, but you have to choose whether you will step up to the plate and do what is necessary to achieve them? The choice is yours to choose!

Debbie Darling, ©2013 The Presentation Pros

Deborah Darling is the owner and president of The Presentation Pros, a soft skills training company empowering people with the skill sets to deliver their message with power and persuasion. She is a professional development coach, international best-selling author, speaker and trainer. To book a training or keynote go to HERE.

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    From 1997-2002 she was the national spokesperson for the largest retailer of women's plus size fashions in the world. In addition, she's been an on-camera and voice over personality for some of America's best known companies, and has appeared on numerous radio and television shows, including Hard Copy, The Richard Simmons Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Debbie is a facilitator for both Jack Canfield's self-esteem seminars and Dr. Teri Mahaney's Change Your Mind program.

    The workshops she conducts give her the opportunity to use her skills in helping her clients identify their greatest strengths and provide them with tools to achieve their full potential. She loves to help people find their voice and gain an open, confident credible presence. Debbie's ability to recognize and build on others' fundamental strengths provides immediate results for her clients. She looks forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

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