Authentically successful

Benefits

Only when we ourselves are convinced can we convince others. It's important to know where our strengths lie.

Success is often associated with outward appearance, perfect facades and adapted role models. But experience shows: the people who are truly convincing and sustainably successful are those who don't put on an act – but appear clear and authentic. Because authenticity builds trust, makes you likeable, and gives confidence. In our workshop “Authentically Successful” we practise exactly that.

Nobody is perfect, but everybody is unique!

Charisma arises when you believe in yourself and project that belief outward. When you show yourself – as a human being, as a woman, as a man, as a unique personality. That's when we also speak of authenticity. Nena, the German rock singer, sings: «Love is made of courage!» So is charisma!

Objectives

Possible goals of your company workshop could include:

Participants

• are aware of their own values and strengths and use them as a foundation for success
• understand how authenticity creates trust and impact
• find the balance between professionalism and personality
• gain clarity about personal success factors

Content

• Know and use your own strengths, values and drivers
• Self-image vs. external image: the tension between feeling and impact
• How the verbal, paraverbal and nonverbal levels of communication interact
• Being present with yourself: inner attitude vs. outer impact
• Aligning voice and body language with your message
• Setting boundaries: dealing with expectations and pressure
• Saying NO as part of self-leadership
• Using personal stories as a resource for success
• Making authenticity visible and audible through storytelling
• Clarifying your own role while staying authentic
• Developing charisma: knowing where your strengths lie
• Valuing yourself and the other person: being and remaining on equal footing
• Mental and emotional exercises for a good feeling