The truth about Shaa Wasmund

The truth about Shaa Wasmund 

In the online educational world be it personal development, business development and even spiritual development, there is a lot of BS!

I've had it in mind to write this post for some time, but worried about looking ' 'bottom kissy', however one Sunday morning, I read something which Made. Me. Seethe.

But.

I've never been very good at pretending to be an innocent bystander and watch something play out which doesn't agree with my values, principles or integrity.

And to boot, it's the reason why at least 80% of people who choose to work with me give the reason of not wanting to stand out as "Fear of what people will think about them or say about them and for one person 'do' to them".

So here's when Shaa Wasmund update her Facebook profile

I posted some words and a picture, it didn't feel like I'd said enough

So here's what I really wanted to share …

If "Integrity" is what you do when no one is looking"

Then here's what Sháá did when no one was looking.

First let me give you some context.

I run the relatively small Facebook group which at the time had around 200 people. I love sharing freely via Facebook live and every Friday (and Wednesday) I would pick a suitable topic for the VIBErs and share away.

When I took a few days break in September, I wanted to be able to unplug and spend time with those closest to me and I realised that this would affect the regular Friday broadcast. I had one of those "if-I-could-choose-anyone-in-the-world-to-do-this-in-my-place-who-would-it-be?" moments and Sháá instantly sprang to mind.

I don't claim that Sháá and I are best buddies or that I know her deeply, but what I have seen of her and what I do know of her with our own interactions doesn't warrant a snide comment or dig especially on social media, especially when a person doesn't take the time to see what's someone's about or why they're doing a thing.

To be completely honest in my world, every has the right to be seen, to be heard and not be dismissed even if we think they're talking rubbish, but why oh why do we have to do it with such venom?

Anyway, I've been to a number of Sháás events taken part in her programmes and been a part of her community ever since 2013 when I first heard her speak.

She's a busy woman, she works bloody hard, travels a lot, gives of herself and her time in so many ways.

All While being;

~ A mother

~ A three times published author

~ Responsible for promoting names like Chris Eubank, and brands such as Dyson

~ The proud owner of an MBE

~ A successful and profitable business owner

Insanely serious about getting fit

~ An early riser

So when asked by me without MBE or published books (yet), whether she would be able to do a Facebook live for my couple of hundred tribe as opposed to her, multiple thousand strong tribe what do you think she would say?

All on a day where she started her normal 5 AM start, did a trans-Atlantic Facebook live with someone else who is based on another continent, and had to attend a parents evening for her son later in that afternoon, what do you think she would say?

She could have said, "I'm too busy sorry", "I just don't have the time" or 1001 other things, but you know what?

She. Said. Yes.

We agreed it would be 20 minutes but 45 minutes later Sháá was giving, giving and giving some more.

So to anyone accusing somebody that they don't really know in such a way, without basis or using discernment, I can 100% say, I have seen no evidence of that in the time I've been around Sháá.

… and just in case you're wondering, I'd type this for whenever I saw this type of subtle online chastising of someone who needed it and trust me Sháá doesn't 'need' it.

Too many people see, hear or feel something and keep quiet and I wanted to remind those reading this that Sháá shows up and makes real a difference. That's something for me to continually learn from

"Integrity" is what you do when no one is looking" and no one was looking but you still did it.

Thanks Shaa from the bottom of my heart (and I expect from some of those VIBErs who watched too)

You're awesome

Jenny Kovacs | Visibility Specialist

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See what Shaa shared last week (eternally grateful to you Sháá, you rocked 🙏🏾) 

[Presentations] Popular reasons people gave for not liking presentations and how to reverse it

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#1 ~ Popular reasons people gave for not liking presentations and how to reverse it (while building your business and your reputation) 

In 2012, I collated the top 28 most popular reasons my live audiences and webinar attendees gave for not liking presentations. When I started to hear the same reasons over and over again, I knew had to share ways for you to love presenting you.

Regardless of what you do, there'll be an element of your professional life where you're required to present, either in a meeting, when public speaking, on a video, during a webinar, even on the phone.

The list is endless, and so are the many opportunities for you to love presenting yourself to your world in your way.

Reason number 28 Not finding the words you want to use.

Sometimes you may struggle to articulate and find specific words, go through this mini checklist to see whether you've ticked these boxes.

1. Are you certain of what effect you'd like the listener to experience? In other words, how do you want your audience to experience you? Is it inspired? motivated? educated? or informed? Just some of the intentions behind what we'd often like to say. Before you speak be sure to get clear on your desired effect.
2. Is your outcome clear or hazy? What's your point? What do you want the person or people to do differently as a result of what you say? Often when we haven't established this for ourselves deep down, it's really difficult to find the words you want to use
3. Have you rehearsed or specifically thought about what you want to say beforehand (so you're not 'winging' it)? I admit, I'm great at being put on the spot and giving last minute talks BUT and it's a big but (gosh that sounds wrong). When the people you're speaking to are important to you and you're honouring the time THEY choose to spend with you, you'll spend time practising so that the words find you. (Keep your eyes peeled for a great and quick way to practise on little or no time). 

Think about the next time where you're required to speak, put this nugget into action and notice the difference you'll make. 

Speak soon

Jenny

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Jenny Kovacs - aka the Queen of Being Seen

Jenny Kovacs activates your Visibility so you're seen, heard and noticed. 

Known as the ‘Queen of Being Seen’ Jenny Works with you and your business, so that you’re seen, heard and visible, expressing as your true self. Owner of GiFTWiSH, the creator of the Visibility V.I.B.E.S.™ programme and the Speaking Out Authentically™ system Jenny speaks, coaches and trains visibility and on how you specifically raise your credibility while having an positive impact on your potential clients and peers.  

Get seen, heard and noticed. 

Find Jenny Kovacs of GiFTWiSH online at:

www.gift-wish.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Jennymakeithappen on Facebook

www.twitter.com/GiftwishLtd on Twitter

::: 7 Way's we harm our Visibility & How to Stop it - Part 7 :::

It was once said that, your reputation is the thing that's left in the room, long after you leave!

On my own visibility journey spanning nearly 20 years, I’ve raised my profile professionally, increased my income (tripling it to be exact) and become known as a visibility specialist, business coaching on this very subject.

Things haven't always been so rosy though, so this is why I share this with you.

That's me doing comedy in February - It was so much fun!

7. Speak Up

Ever felt like you're the only person with a difference of opinion than the majority in the room? What did you do about it? 

Did you go with the masses? Silently sink into your seat? Or speak out with your reasons for your opinion and why?

Many people in business have great ways of doing things and entrepreneurs especially have the art and skill of looking outside of the box and doing things differently. 

There are already many 'yes men' out there, so if you think, feel or have a different viewpoint about something, I encourage you to speak up! If by speaking out, your idea, opinion or advice makes a difference, you'll leave the room with your dignity, expertise and reputation high and in tact!

Jenny Kovacs - aka Queen of Being Seen

Jenny Kovacs activates your Visibility so you're seen, heard and noticed. 

Known as the ‘Queen of Being Seen’ Jenny Works with you and your business, so that you’re seen, heard and visible, expressing as your true self. Owner of GiFTWiSH, the creator of the Visibility VIBE programme and the Speaking Out Authentically system Jenny speaks, coaches and trains visibility and on how you specifically raise your credibility while having an positive impact on your potential clients and peers.  

Get seen, heard and noticed. 

Join Jenny LIVE in June & raise your Visibility VIBE live in just 3 days, find out more here

Find Jenny Kovacs of GiFTWiSH online at:

www.gift-wish.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Jennymakeithappen on Facebook
www.twitter.com/GiftwishLtd on Twitter

Five Things That Can Happen When You Decide to Get Visible Part 2

If you've decided to become more visible, then well done for doing what most people avoid. You see, sometimes we're led to believe that standing out can be 'showing off'… boasting… getting one over on other people … taking jobs and/or money away from others … being false … kicking others when they're down… being brazen and many other of their distant relatives! 

Do you resonate with any of those?

~ You'll decide to go for it, Big Time and people will notice a difference!


~ Your cheeky Monkey will know better and say so loudly in your ear!


Go for it!!!

I've often read viewer and client posts about how much they're enjoying my video's, posts and techniques and how it inspires them into thinking, "screw it just do it".

At the risk of sounding like a wuss! I love that and it also makes me shed a happy tear occasionally too and here’s why.  Do you know how amazing it feels to facilitate this journey for others? If I can help just one of you to play big out there, get the job, have more people see and love what you do then I'm ecstatically happy. What's even better is that I know you'll pay it forward to others too.

So go for it! Life’s too short to worry about what others think! If you switch the focus from how you feel about doing it to how you’re helping others to achieve their dreams and desires, you’ll soon find that you cannot stop yourself!

Jenny Kovacs Speaking to Business Groups

The Cheeky Monkey

No, I haven't lost it, but I've been there when things are going great guns! I've been booked to speak, asked to give an interview, got a kick ass job with a shed load of money and this little nagging voice kicks in, with all kinds of rubbish, but at the time it's believable enough to have me think about, canceling… not doing it … feigning sickness… feeling wobbly or just plain scared out of my pants!!  

It's OK, this is actually normal and comes from a deep part of you which wants to protect you and keep you safe. The only way to do that is for it to plant a fear seed, grow a fear plant and hide you under the shade of the tree of fear. So I'll let you into a little secret, the fear seed is an empty old husk with nothing in it, but looking right at it and saying "Ah, I see what you did there kinda annihilates it. A bit like that Wizard in the wizard of Oz (If you haven't watched the film, go see it), it's one of the best personal development films I know!

This post was brought to you by Jenny Kovacs of GiFTWiSH (and the monkies I referred to were metaphorical ones, so chill out! 

No monkies were hurt in this blog, cross my heart).

Are you a lighthouse?

Recently I've been working with lots of clients who are afraid or worried to speak. I refer to this as Speaking Out.

So what does Speaking Out mean I hear you ask?

Speaking out is a term I use for when a person presents themselves or their information to somebody or a group of people. So let's take this to an example and make it really easy to understand.

Imagine this, you're about to have a conversation with somebody, and you know that this conversation is about to be slightly difficult or a conversation that you really wish you weren't having.

What I saw and heard this week and in many of my clients is this; the place that they put their focus on will usually become the thing that they are most afraid of. (You may want to read that again!)

So, if you're having a meeting with somebody and in that meeting you know that there'll be some resistance. Focus on what you'll say, and decide how you want to be during that conversation. Think about how you'd like to feel after it too.

So you're probably wondering what this has to do with lighthouses, or lightbulbs if you're looking at the photo? 

For a moment imagine that you're a lighthouse with a light that swivels a full 360 degrees.

When you're worried or afraid, your light is shinning inwards, illuminating all of the shadows, fears & insecurities. This means that you'll feel pretty terrible about what you're trying to do. You'll hear that nagging inner voice telling you things like 'you're rubbish' and you'll generally find it hard to get on with the conversation.

However, when you're shining your light outside of yourself, you'll shine on where you're looking to go. You'll feel calm, great and in control. What's more you'll feel even more of the agreeable emotions that you'd planned for initially.

Action:

1) Over the next 7 days, notice when you start to shine inwardly and make a note of it in your diary, journal, on your phone or tablet.
2) It's important that you notice without forming negative conclusions about yourself, or what this may mean.
3) Ask yourself "How you can do, be or act differently next time" and note down your response (there are no right or wrong answers here).

So if you'll be speaking out in the coming days, weeks or months, why not set your desired outcome and rehearse (internally) what you'll say & how you'll say it.

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written by Jenny Kovacs of GiFTWiSH Ltd.

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