thanks @Lily98 I speak professionally all over the world.. most of work is corporate but I do a handful of events as well.... a good way to keep track if you are interested in to sign up for my weekly newsletter on www.devinchughes.com
Highlight the magnitude of your message
Emphasizing the importance of your message up front can help as well. Before even starting a conversation, I suggest saying something along the lines of: “I have something really important to talk to you about, and I need your help.” This sends a signal to your friend that they ought to relinquish the stage and prick up their ears. It should strengthen their awareness to listen more carefully. I also recommend making your point “multiple times and in multiple ways.” Be open and unequivocal about what you’re doing. “Say, ‘I want to repeat this, because I want to make sure it’s understood.’” Then you should follow up with: “Does that make sense?” That way you can “make sure what you said has been captured.”
It did and did not... Fame does not bring joy or happiness and see this everyday in my work so I was certainly caught off guard, I am not surprised by the amount of angst and anxiety that people are feeling these days...
Influenced? Oh yeah... We are taught at a young age what to think rather than how to think... we are always looking to fit in, conform etc.. for a fear of judgement or risk of failure...
That is the tricky balance for all of us... we are taught to act, think and conform... after a while, if you are not careful, you risk losing yourself. Expectations will always exist... it is your choice as to whether yo wish to engage and participate... world needs be more authentic souls willing to live on the edge...
