Face Your Fears....what are yours?

What is your greatest fear within your business. Is it talking on the telephone, meeting new people, doing a presentation or holding a snake!?

When do these fears develop? Lets take the snake as an example. Last Sunday we had a stand at the 'Summer Declutter' event raising funds for the local children's hospice.

The stall opposite had a number of reptiles that the children could handle. Both Katie (see picture) and Lottie picked up and held the snakes without fear! They had no preconceived fear of the snakes and enjoyed watching them crawl over their hands and arms. Then it was the turn of the parents!

Belinda has a bit of a fear of snakes (unlike me of course) and put on a brave face in front of the children. Even though these snakes were only the babies of adult 7 foot snakes, they were still snakes. Having to hold the snakes in front of the children helped Belinda overcome her fear and by doing so instilled confidence into our children.

Where do these fears come from? Many people, especially when they are new to the business, have a fear of contacting people or talking on the phone. We often get feedback from our team saying that quite often the thought of doing the 'fear' is usually a lot worse than actually doing it. Once you have picked up the phone and started your conversation or introduced yourself at a networking meeting the fear subsides. If you are listening and asking questions that give you the opportunity to get to know more about the person you are talking to the conversation flows.

With practice you will develop confidence and learn to face your fears. That could also include holding a snake!

Mahalo

Jon and B'

Keeping solutions, simple.

Developing Trust and Belief

Every summer in the park the local equestrian center bring some horses and ponies for children to ride. This is a great activity and gives the girls a taste of riding. When Lottie first had a go 4 years ago she was scared and we had to walk around the field holding her on. This year she chose the biggest horse, Storm,  and off she went. Her confidence has grown and now Lottie has developed belief in her own ability, she has overcome her fears and really enjoys it.

Two year old Katie on the other hand, jumped straight onto the Shetland pony, Duke, and independently trotted off around the park full of confidence. Katie believes in Lottie and trusts her, copying anything her 'big sister' does.

When starting out in your new business it sometimes hard to have trust or belief in your own ability, the business or the products. Quite often we require proof that the 'system' works or the products will do what they claim to do. This is why it is important that you have leaders in your business that you trust and know will support you at all times. Without this support you can quite quickly become disillusioned with your business and even in your own ability to make a success of your new venture.

A good leader in your business will probably have been in similar situations and will be full of advice and suggestions. Look carefully into the support structure of any new business, as well as the products and compensation plan,  to ensure that you will be supported and quickly gain confidence.

Like Katie jumping straight onto her pony, having a good leader, such as Lottie, and a strong belief in yourself will ensure that your business will get off to the best possible start. By using your up-line for advice and getting good information and feedback about your products, you will soon start to see the real potential in your business and have the belief to move forward with confidence.

Have a great week

Mahalo

Jon and B'

Keeping solutions, simple.