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Learning at Work Day "ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING" with Michael Ogilvie
Personal Statement:
When I walked into the Pentlow Dining Room at the end of a busy afternoon, I had no idea that within the next hour my old pattern of negative thinking would be challenged and totally turned upside down.
I have attended many "self-help" workshops in the past and wasn't expecting to learn anything new by this brief (30 minute) workshop. However, Michael was an entertaining and enthusiastic speaker. He asked us to look at someone successful, who we admire, and list their qualities (confidence, self believe etc.) We then talked about what got in the way of us reaching our goals (i.e. fear of failure, criticism.)
When Michael asked for a volunteer of break a piece of wood, 2 cm thick, with nothing more than the force of a bare hand I knew I had to do it. First of all, Jeanette our Pentlow Training Manager demonstrated how it should be done. Michael asked me to write my goal on the wood, as a positive affirmation that by breaking the wood I can break through my challenge to success. However, as I went to the front of the room my old habits came flooding back – "I can't do it, I'm looking stupid, everyone's going to laugh at me". After two attempts I nearly bottled out completely but Michael was calm and encouraging. I knew he'd seen many people do it and he knew that I could. "You just need a bit more zip!" he said. I squeezed Jeanette's hand for support, had a drink of water, closed my eyes, took three deep breaths and 1, 2, 3, whack, crack and I'd done it!
I was rather overcome, not only because I broke through the wood but because I had so publicly committed myself to a new course of action to make my goal a reality. I know that by making such a bold statement I am already halfway to making it happen and can remember that if I start to go off track. When the old "I can't do it" thoughts come up I have my piece of wood as evidence that I CAN!
At the end of the session I was surprised to hear Michael was an Accountant. His "Attitude for Success" is catching – I think he should be working in the field of teaching others how to overcome their fears and reach for the stars. With his support and a positive attitude then anything is possible.
Sally, Home Carer
Pentlow Community Care Services
25th May 2006
When I walked into the Pentlow Dining Room at the end of a busy afternoon, I had no idea that within the next hour my old pattern of negative thinking would be challenged and totally turned upside down.
I have attended many "self-help" workshops in the past and wasn't expecting to learn anything new by this brief (30 minute) workshop. However, Michael was an entertaining and enthusiastic speaker. He asked us to look at someone successful, who we admire, and list their qualities (confidence, self believe etc.) We then talked about what got in the way of us reaching our goals (i.e. fear of failure, criticism.)
When Michael asked for a volunteer of break a piece of wood, 2 cm thick, with nothing more than the force of a bare hand I knew I had to do it. First of all, Jeanette our Pentlow Training Manager demonstrated how it should be done. Michael asked me to write my goal on the wood, as a positive affirmation that by breaking the wood I can break through my challenge to success. However, as I went to the front of the room my old habits came flooding back – "I can't do it, I'm looking stupid, everyone's going to laugh at me". After two attempts I nearly bottled out completely but Michael was calm and encouraging. I knew he'd seen many people do it and he knew that I could. "You just need a bit more zip!" he said. I squeezed Jeanette's hand for support, had a drink of water, closed my eyes, took three deep breaths and 1, 2, 3, whack, crack and I'd done it!
I was rather overcome, not only because I broke through the wood but because I had so publicly committed myself to a new course of action to make my goal a reality. I know that by making such a bold statement I am already halfway to making it happen and can remember that if I start to go off track. When the old "I can't do it" thoughts come up I have my piece of wood as evidence that I CAN!
At the end of the session I was surprised to hear Michael was an Accountant. His "Attitude for Success" is catching – I think he should be working in the field of teaching others how to overcome their fears and reach for the stars. With his support and a positive attitude then anything is possible.
Sally, Home Carer
Pentlow Community Care Services
25th May 2006
Jeanette - Pentlow Training Centre LtdDear Michael,
Thank you for your impressive demonstration, convincing people that they can do anything if they've got attitude! As I said, you should invite the people who attend the breakfast meetings to do the same. The girl you worked with, really went through a complete learning process and came in today, to say how much you have helped her. Thank you again. Kind regards Jeanette P.S. Maybe I should try a thicker bit of wood - or even walk on hot coals. I have always learned when attending your sessions. Pentlow Training Centre Ltd 26 Church Street Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HS 30 May 2006 | CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsDear Mike,
I just wanted to write and thank you personally for taking the time to come and speak at the CIMA Members in Practice Conference last weekend. I trust that you enjoyed the event and everything was as you expected. The feedback we had from delegates, speakers and exhibitors has all been very positive, with many comments about the high quality of speakers. Your input to that is very much appreciated by the entire committee. I will circulate copies of the delegate feedback as soon as I receive it, and if you do not receive this, or if you have any other comments or thoughts please email me on julia@resultsfactory.co.uk. Once again, many thanks for your time, and I hope we may be able to call on you again at some point in the future. Kind Regards Yours sincerely Julia McDaid Conference Chairman |
JIM FLETCHER - Marshall Tufflex LimitedDear Mike,
Just a quick note to thank you once again for your superb contribution to our sales conference dinner. Your use of props has certainly made a memorable impact - at least on the male elements attending on the night! I just hope that the message behind it is also remembered. As discussed please find enclosed the SSTW disk. We did review it at one of our team meetings and found it quite interesting and useful and have already developed some fresh ideas from some of the results that came of it. Once again, many thanks and regards. Jim Fletcher, Commercial Director Marshall Tufflex Limited 7 July 2004 | Mo Shapiro - Speaker & NLP CoachHi Mike,
Great to see you on Saturday. Enjoyed your session very much. Had me thinking about my branding and pricing policies. Please could you send me a copy of the mind map, it will help me remember. Thanks, Laughs and smiles Mo Shapiro, Emotional Fitness Specialist NLP Master Practitioner & Coach www.inform-global.com 14 October 2003 |