In the midst of all the noise and riots, my heart was warmed when I received a message from Mandy Jeffery, a remarkable lady who had attended my March seminar at The Globe Theatre. Having noticed how my energy was feeling weighed down as I watched the depressing news, night after night – Mandy boosted my belief that we are all on a journey and can grow so much if we simply open ourselves to the possibility that we have all the resources we need inside to attain whatever we want. Let me hand you over to Mandy:
I first came across the Audience with Charisma website as I was searching for some Leadership Development for our Senior Management Team. I was drawn to the words about improving gravitas, personal presence and confidence. And.. maybe there is a little bit of a white witch in me somewhere as the dowsing rods, crystals, ancient scrolls and Tibetan singing bowls, plus the other “unusual” techniques drew me like a magnet. But last, but not least, I am also a marmite lover… so somehow I knew that this was the course for me!
Despite that, on the first day as I walked up the stairs in the Globe Theatre I felt very nervous (or was it excited?) – was I out of my depth, what was I going to need my trainers for, would I make a fool of myself in front of all these senior managers? A million questions flooded my brain. And then a friendly voice said “hello and welcome” – it was Angela. She smiled at me and introduced me to a group of people stood drinking coffee and chatting politely. From that moment on, I knew it would be ok.
From the moment Nikki took the stage on that first morning she engaged the whole room and took us all on an unforgettable journey. I relaxed, opened my mind and had an absolutely amazing couple of days. The people I met were from all different walks of life, some senior directors and managers, some one-man companies. By the first coffee break strangers had become friends as Nikki helped us all feel safe and in that incredible atmosphere of trust and openness.
By the end of the first day, I was energized and relaxed, I had had a great day and felt I was learning a new path. I could hardly wait to get there the second day and to see all the friendly people I had met the day before. Building on what we had learned the first day, we worked on our personal goals and energy. Normally I am quite a shy and quietly spoken person, but when I was working on my personal mantra, I had an amazing experience. As I repeated the words “I am free to make my own choices” and Nikki, Chris and Jenny helped me keep my balance on the wobble board, I felt a surge of sheer power and energy and suddenly I was shouting “I AM FREE” at the top of my voice. I think the whole of London heard the new me emerging! Even now I get goose bumps when I remember that moment.
It may sound strange, but people looked different on the second day – they had less tension in their faces, more colour in their cheeks and more smiles on their faces. We were having fun and laughing together – gone were all the usual social barriers and prejudices and we just shared the experience of learning. I felt privileged to have been part of it. Thank you to everyone who was there during my journey, Giselle, Gillian, John, Rob, Andy, Jenny, Chris, Gabby and lovely Lorraine. I hope you got as much from it as I did – we must stay in touch.
I can honestly say that I feel my life has been transformed. Les and Ted helped me clear away years of self doubt and restricting baggage that has caused me a life time of low self esteem. What is truly amazing for me is that the confidence and the sense of self-worth I gained in that room three weeks ago have not left me. Events at work and in my private life have tested me in several ways since attending the Seminar. But I can’t explain the sense of inner confidence and calm that has over taken me. Already, as if by magic, people have come into my life who have offered to help me professionally to achieve my career goals. Things I had never thought possible have started to happen – my presentation skills seem to have improved dramatically – my colleagues in meetings now hear me when I say something and the Directors have started asking for my opinion and taking my advice on things I had not been included in before. I truly believe this is all thanks to attending an Audience with Charisma.
If you only ever attend one more training course, make it this one.
