One of the manifesto principals here on the WhiteHotCenter states– to thine own self be true, no excuses and no exceptions. When you are growing your business and stating your value proposition to prospective clients, it can be tempting to adopt the popular point of view. To remain true to yourself, your vision, your ideas, you have to sing in your own voice.
When you find yourself in new and unfamiliar territory, it takes some experimentation to find your way around the new space you are occupying... you have to learn the language of the new land you find yourself in... finding your voice so to speak... the one that is authentic and true to your forward thinking vision. And just like a singing voice, it requires development and practice to express it through your continuous growth phases.
Your “voice” is part visual – expressed through your personal physical presence, your brand identity and in the manner and design of your physical surroundings.
Your “voice” is part verbal- how you talk to yourself, the language you use with others to express who you are in the world and how you can serve their success.
Finding your voice or the mojo to clearly and confidently express your value proposition to clients you seek to serve takes some time to discover, develop and put into practice. Here are a few suggestions to help you experiment with finding your voice in the new territory your growth places you in:
Relax
There’s no need to stress about it. Be yourself. I know it sounds trite and cliché, but it’s easy to loose sight of the fact that you have unique gifts, talents and capabilities to share. When you worry and stress about the manner in which you present your ideas to the world, you block yourself off from clarity and confidence. When your mind is relaxed and you are in an inspired state, you’ll naturally express yourself in a manner that people will instantly connect with. Try it.
Maintain an open mind.
An open mind eliminates a closed future. Whatever actions you take, nature will provide you with the feedback necessary to move in the right directions– if you keep an open mind and pay attention to the signals. When you are at the beginning of any growth phase, you might be tempted to think in terms of the generally accepted or status quo. This limits your scope of opportunities. Keep yourself open to suggestions, coincidences and even random thoughts, but never follow the herd.
Play with ideas.
Seemingly, many people enter a growth phase with a pre-conceived notion about how things ought to be. My suggestion is you allow yourself to think like a kid and play with your ideas. Don’t work on your ideas play with them. Out of the innocence of your playful inclinations, your truest nature and authentic voice will begin emerge. You’ll recognize it instantly when you become aware of your experience of ease, joy and the limitless nature of your unique talents and capabilities.
Focus on what matters to you.
Whatever you focus on expands in your life. That’s why it is critical you remain focused on what matters to you! Say no to the anything that distracts you from what really matters to you. This is difficult at times simply because many people believe they have to please others first. Believe me, you’ll never discover your voice pleasing others.
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Hi Thomson
Nice to meet you, I have found your interesting article on ezineartilces. com and here I am.
I agree with your words about Individualism, it is the way to endless peace of mind with loud emotions.
And funny thing...we know that individuality is the key to endless growth, to prosperity in every situation whether it is growth or financial crisis, so how would you explain the absence of self-reliance and integrity in most of the people around the world?
and question two- how would you encourage people to become more innovative?
Thanks for your work,
Martyna Bizdra