CAUSEWAY BAY | HONG KONG - Financial planning training entitled Workshop on Financial and Empowerment Education, which was held by Dompet Dhuafa Hong Kong (DDHK) Together with Enrich, Sunday (28/7/2019), we entered the sixth meeting. At the meeting discussed material on "Dare to Speak".
Then, how can we look and feel confident when talking to other people, or in front of a crowd? Through reading materials that were distributed to the participants, Miss Agrina, a speaker from Enrich, gave tips.
First, make eye contact. “If you don't make eye contact, the other person may feel that you are not interested in them, or that you have something to hide. When you see the other person you are talking to, you show that you are listening and interested in the conversation, "said Miss Agrina.
Second, stand tall and tall. Fear, said Miss Agrina, makes us naturally try to look as small as possible in front of other people. To fight it off and look more confident, we can do this by raising your head, straightening your back, and pulling your shoulders back.
Third, use your hands as best you can. “Gesture is one of the most important in communication. If you move or tap your feet, it makes you look less confident. Try to get your hands out of your pockets and create a confident and calm posture, ”said Miss Agrina.
Fourth, speak loud and clear. Speaking slowly (not in a hurry), clearly, and loudly enough will make it easier for people to know or understand us. That way, we will sound more confident.
Fifth, take a deep breath. “Take a few breaths before starting to speak to prepare yourself before speaking. Close your eyes and watch your breath. Inhale through your nose and out through your mouth, ”he said.
Exercise to Feel More Calm and Confident
On this occasion, Miss Agrina also advised the participants to train themselves to appear calmer and more confident. There are three exercises that can be done.
First, breathing exercises for calm. "Watch your breathing. Place your hands on your upper abdomen. Close your eyes. Take slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose and out through your mouth, ”said the speaker from Enrich.
Second, visualization exercises for relaxation. All you have to do in this exercise is think of a time when you feel very relaxed and comfortable. Look where we are and what we were doing at that time. Then, try to feel again what we felt at that time.
Third, training for empowerment. “Think of a time when you succeeded in doing something difficult and think back to how you felt when you did it. Then, think again about the difficult things you have to do now. Imagine yourself doing well and being successful. Seeing that success is easier than you think, ”said Miss Agrina. [DDHKNews]
